Upcoming eventsImportant dates for your diary
Key dates of local and national activities and campaigns, taking place throughout the year.
Dry January
Dry January is the annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for the month of January. It is run by the charity Alcohol Change UK.
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Time to Talk Day 2021
On Thursday 4 February 2021 we need your help to get children and young people across the nation talking about mental health. This Time to Talk Day we’re focusing on the power of small – because a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. The coronavirus pandemic means that this Time to Talk Day might look a little different. You might not be able to get involved in the way that you usually would, but at times like this open conversations about mental health are more important than ever. Whether you get young people at your school, college or youth group talking about mental health online or in person, we have lots of resources, tools and tips to help you. Start by signing up for our Time to Talk Day updates and ordering your free postcards and poster to help get the conversation started.
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Motivating Evening with Nationally Renowned Speaker and Early Years Expert (Dough Disco Lady) Shonette Bason
We would like to invite you to an exciting online event in partnership with Queen Mary Avenue Infant and Nursery School and St Laurence Primary on 9th February 4.15pm to 6pm. We are welcoming nationally renowned speaker and Early Years expert (Dough Disco Lady) Shonette Bason to hold a motivating evening. This will be a twilight session on: Developing Writing Through Squiggle Whilst You Wiggle and Dough Disco. Places must be booked in advance via the link below.
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World Book Day
The perfect opportunity to share a story with friends and family.
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Walk to Work Day
Walk to Work Day encourages people to leave the car or bus, reducing carbon emissions as well as adding some healthy activity to their day.
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World Health Day
World Health Day is to highlight a priority area of public health concern in the world.
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On your Feet Britain
On your Feet Britain encourages people to unite together and participate in a variety of fun and simple activities to #SitLess and #MoveMore at work.
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Stress Awareness Month
During Stress Awareness Month, healthcare professionals will aim to increase public awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
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Sun Awareness Week
Sun Awareness Week highlights the importance of looking after your skin in the sun.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is all about raising awareness and promoting better mental health.
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National Walking Month 2021
Plan your own sponsored walk in the great outdoors and raise money for life saving heart research.
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Carers Week
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring by highlighting the challenges that carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.
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Men's Health Week
Led by the Men's Health Forum, the purpose of Men’s Health Week is to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men and boys to seek professional advice for health-related problems.
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Cycle to Work Day
Cycle to Work Day is the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event. Every year since 2012 thousands of enthusiastic riders hit the streets to celebrate everyday cycling.
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International Youth Day
An annual celebration of the role of young people as essential partners in change and to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world's youth.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
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Organ Donation Week
Encourages people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and to share their donation decision.
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Know Your Numbers Week
Blood Pressure UK's flagship blood pressure testing and awareness campaign encourages adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take the necessary action to reach and maintain healthy blood pressure.
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World Sepsis Day
Sepsis causes approximately six to nine million deaths worldwide every year, most of which are preventable. During World Sepsis Day events are held to raise awareness.
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National Fitness Day
National Fitness Day encourages people all across the country to make 26 September the most active day of the year.
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World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Get involved in a coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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National Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week (NEHW) is about encouraging more people to have regular sight tests and make lifestyle choices that benefit their vision and general well-being
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Recycle Week 2020
Aim to encourage the public to recycle more of the right things, more often from all around the home.
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Organic September
A month long campaign to encourage more people to try organic as a way to protect and educate people about organic food and farming.
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British Nutritional Foundation (BNF) Healthy Eating Week
BNF Healthy Eating Week celebrates and promotes healthy eating, as well as food provenance, cooking and being active.
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Back Care Awareness Week
The aim of BackCare is awareness of the problems back pain can cause, as well as prevention and treatments.
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National Clean Air Day
National Clean Air Day is a chance for the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action.
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Support Young People this World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day – Support Young people, This NHS approved resource aims to help young people who may be feeling worried to understand how to manage these feelings. Since it’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, now is the perfect time to discuss these topics with your class.
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Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to advocacting for handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Global Handwashing Day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership, and is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15th.
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National Work Life Week
National Work Life Week aims to get both employers and their employees talking about wellbeing at work and work life balance.
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World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is to raise awareness about the menopause and to pledge support for women who face health issues.
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Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer
Wear Pink, raise money, help make life-changing breast cancer research and care happen.
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ADHD Awareness Month
Raising awareness of ADHD, removing the stigma and highlighting the support available.
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Stoptober
Stoptober is a campaign running throughout October which encourages people to stop smoking.
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National Cholesterol Month
National Cholesterol Month is devoted to raising funds for Heart UK and raising awareness about the dangers of high cholesterol.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness month helps to raise awareness for the disease and to raise funds for research.
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International Stress Awareness Week
International Stress Awareness Week aims to develop a greater understanding of stress and offer individuals and organisations access to proven coping strategies and sources of help.
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World Kindness Day
Celebration of kindness in society and day to day life. Individual acts of kindness are encouraged on this day.
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Alcohol Awareness Week
The aim of Alcohol Awareness Week is to get people to think about alcohol – how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society.
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White Ribbon Day
Stop family violence, raising awareness and influencing change.
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Road Safety Week
The UK's biggest road safety event aims to inspire schools, organisations and communities to take action on road safety.
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Movember Men's Health Awareness Month
Each year, Movember is responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
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16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence
The 16 Days of Action against domestic violence campaign is a time to take action to end violence against women and girls.
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