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LGBT+ Pride Season

Pride Parades are outdoor events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) acceptance, achievements, legal rights and pride. They promote awareness of LGBT+ inclusion and injustices around the world. Who… Read More »LGBT+ Pride Season

Whitsun

Whit Sunday / Monday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples. In the Eastern Orthodox Church the day is dedicated to the honour of the Holy Spirit… Read More »Whitsun

Tech Time Out

Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Are you a practical, hands-on learner? We invite you to take 25 minutes* ‘Tech Time Out’ every two weeks** to experiment and learn with our AI-powered… Read More »Tech Time Out

Feedback Friday

Imagine a scenario where feedback is given and received constructively at all levels, leading to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to share their… Read More »Feedback Friday

Volunteers Week

This week celebrates the contributions made by volunteers across the UK. Throughout the week blogs, stories and awards showcase the difference the volunteers make to charities and the UK society… Read More »Volunteers Week

Tech Time Out

Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Are you a practical, hands-on learner? We invite you to take 25 minutes* ‘Tech Time Out’ every two weeks** to experiment and learn with our AI-powered… Read More »Tech Time Out

Carers Week

This week promotes the work of unpaid carers and celebrate the contributions they make to better the lives of others. It also tries to emphasise the important work of caring… Read More »Carers Week

Shavuot

Shavuot or the Festival of Weeks is a harvest festival when Jews give thanks for the first fruits of the year. Shavuot also marks the time when Moses received the… Read More »Shavuot

Eid al Adha

Eid-al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic holidays and commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son to God. Just as Ibrahim was about to… Read More »Eid al Adha

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day aims to honour refugees and celebrate their courage. It also hopes to increase political action to help asylum seekers and refugees globally. Who celebrates? Everyone – it… Read More »World Refugee Day

Al-Hijra

Al-Hijra is the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, and the first day of the Islamic New Year. Al-Hijra marks the day in AD622 when… Read More »Al-Hijra

Ratha Yatra

This Hindu festival, also referred to as Rathjatra or Chariot Festival. It is a celebration of love for Lord Jagannath and his siblings Balabhadr and Subhadra, as well as his… Read More »Ratha Yatra

Ashura

Ashura marks the day that the grandson of the prophet Muhammad was martyred and for Shiite Muslims it also marks the day that Moses and the Israelites were saved from… Read More »Ashura

Nelson Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and philanthropist. He served as the first Black President of South Africa from 1994-1999. The day was inspired by his call for… Read More »Nelson Mandela Day

Dharma Day

Dharma Day, also known as Asala is when Buddhists from the Theravada tradition celebrate the teachings of the Buddha. Dharma refers to the Buddha’s body of teachings for the path… Read More »Dharma Day

Feedback Friday

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Assumption

Ascension of Mary is the celebration of the ascension of Virgin Mary to Heaven. It is often seen as a symbol of the promise made by Jesus to all enduring… Read More »Assumption

Raksha Bandhan

At Raksha Bandhan Hindu’s celebrate the love between siblings. The festival symbolises the love between siblings but is also celebrated between cousins, nieces, nephews and in laws. It is also… Read More »Raksha Bandhan

Janmashtami

At Janmashtami Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. It takes place during the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September). Krishna is one of the most powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu… Read More »Janmashtami

Ganesh Charturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesh, god of wisdom and prosperity. It falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August/September). Ganesh Chaturthi lasts for 10 - 11 days, with… Read More »Ganesh Charturthi

Milad un Nabi

Milad un Nabi commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. It is used by people of the Muslim faith to discuss and celebrate his birth and teachings. The day is also known… Read More »Milad un Nabi

Bi Visibility Day

Bi Visibility Day raises awareness of bisexuality and the challenges that bisexual people face, whilst celebrating the profile of bisexual role models, and campaigners. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a… Read More »Bi Visibility Day

Black History Month

Black History Month UK is about recognising and valuing the inspirational individuals and events that have shaped the black generation. Black history in the UK is about so much more… Read More »Black History Month

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah (biblical name Yom Teruah) is the Jewish calendar’s New Year. It marks a 10 day period of reflection and repentance that concludes with Yom Kippur. Who celebrates? Jewish… Read More »Rosh Hashanah

Navaratri

Navaratri (meaning nine nights) is a Hindu festival dedicated to the mother goddess and protector of the universe, Durga. There are 4 Navaratri's per year, one for each season with… Read More »Navaratri

World Homeless Day

World Homeless day aims to raise awareness and draw attention to people facing homelessness around the world. It also provides opportunities for local communities to help homelessness in their area.… Read More »World Homeless Day

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur translates as the Day of Atonement and is the holiest date in the Jewish calendar. The central themes of Yom Kippur are atonement and repentance. It recognises the… Read More »Yom Kippur

Sukkot

At Sukkot, Jews remember the Israelites' 40 years of exile in the desert, living in makeshift dwellings, before they reached the promised land. Sukkot is also known as the ‘Feast… Read More »Sukkot

Anti-slavery Day

Anti-slavery Day bring awareness to modern slavery and human trafficking. It intends to encourage the government, local authorities, companies and individuals to address the issues surrounding modern slavery and influence… Read More »Anti-slavery Day

World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day raises awareness of what menopause is, its symptoms and to reduce the stigma of talking about menopause across society. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness… Read More »World Menopause Day

World Values Day

World values day is a global campaign to raise awareness of values and their role in our lives and society. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How… Read More »World Values Day

All Saint’s Day

All Saint’s Day is a Christian celebration to honour all of the Saints throughout history. Although many Saints have dedicated dates to honour them, this day celebrates those who have… Read More »All Saint’s Day

Diwali

Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It is a religious celebration in the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faith. It originated in ancient times to celebrate the end of… Read More »Diwali

Remembrance Day

Remembrance day is a day for us to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the first and second world wars. It marks the day World War One ended, at 11am… Read More »Remembrance Day

Inter Faith Week

Inter Faith Week is an awareness week that aims to strengthen relations between all faiths, increase awareness of different faiths in the UK and understanding between people of religious and… Read More »Inter Faith Week

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving celebrates the ‘first’ Thanksgiving meal shared between Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621. The meal was shared to thank the Native Americans for teaching the Pilgrims how to grow… Read More »Thanksgiving

World AIDS Day

World AIDS day is a United Nations day. It’s an opportunity to show support for the people living with HIV and AIDS around the world, recognises the advances in treatment,… Read More »World AIDS Day

Advent Sunday

Advent Sunday is the beginning of the four week period of Advent before Christmas when Christians prepare for the coming of Christ. Advent means ‘coming’ in Latin and represents the… Read More »Advent Sunday

Hanukah

Hanukah is a Jewish festival also known as the festival of lights. According to Jewish tradition, in 164BC the Maccabees recaptured Jerusalem from the occupying Greeks. When they came to… Read More »Hanukah

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Bible describes the birth as taking place in a stable in Bethlehem. In recent years the Christmas period has… Read More »Christmas Day

New Years Day

The first day of the year by the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars. It originally marked the Circumcision of Christ which is still observed in the Anglican and Lutheran Churches.… Read More »New Years Day

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