Summer Bank Holiday

This day marks the end of the summer holidays for many people who return to work or school in the autumn.

International Day of Charity

The prime purpose of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world.

Read a Book Day

National Read a Book Day is the perfect day to get lost in a good book. You are encouraged to get your head down and get lost in a story, […]

Buy British Day

Buy British Day was established in 2014 to raise awareness of British brands. The day encourages consumers to support brands and businesses that design and manufacture in Britain.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is an opportunity to treasure the connection and spend quality family time together.

World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day commemorates the 1966 adoption of the 'Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers', this sets the benchmark regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and the standards for […]

World Mental Health Day

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer.

Halloween

Halloween originates from Pagan festivals held at the end of October. People believed that, on this date, the spirits of the dead come 'alive' and walk amongst the living.

Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This is celebrated across the UK with bonfires and fireworks displays.

World Children’s Day

World Children's Day was first established in 1953. The national day aims to promote international togetherness and improve children's welfare. For more information, click the link here.