Archive for September, 2008

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Throughout October, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Care are asking you to get In the Pink and raise much needed funds for charity. Getting In the Pink is a great way to enjoy yourself and raise money to help people affected by breast cancer, their family and friends.
Breast Cancer Care’s official [...]

Friday, September 19th, 2008

To celebrate the close of the National Year of Reading and the culmination of the Big Read, on 16 December 2008 the British Library is hosting an exciting evening with some of London’s most innovative and stimulating writers. Participants of this unique event will be able to engage with a diverse panel consisting of journalists, [...]

Friday, September 19th, 2008

This weekend sees the Autumn Equinox (20th/21st September) the first day of autumn and occurs when the North Pole begins to lean away from the sun.
An Equinox is when the North Pole is pointing neither directly toward nor directly away from the sun the days are marked by equal periods of light and darkness.

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Now in its seventh year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Between 20 September and 5 October shops, pubs and restaurants are invited to run promotions, tastings and special menus. Schools are encouraged to bring chefs into the classroom to teach children [...]

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) held each year on 21 September provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The first Peace Day was [...]

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Whether it’s lapsang souchong or a mug of builders’, it’s hard to beat a nice cup of tea. On 19 September, Christian Aid is asking people across the world to get together, put the kettle on and help give poor communities the chance of a better future. Christian Aid Tea Time is a unique fundraising [...]

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

This year 21-28 November is National Maintenance Week. Every November the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is the force behind National Maintenance Week. The campaign aims to encourage homeowners and others to be aware of the simple, economic and achievable maintenance steps they can take to protect their buildings. The highlight of [...]

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Social Enterprise Day is on 20 November 2008. It’s a national day to celebrate and promote social enterprise. The Social Enterprise Coalition are launching a national photography competition in search of the best photograph that shows what social enterprise can do. For details of prizes and how to enter, have a look at their website [...]

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Friday, September 5th, 2008

If you are wondering what you can do today, why not think about recycling at work? Look at the RecycleNow website, there are loads of tips. Why not look for a recycling service provider in your local area? We use Dove Recycling, a Hampshire based social enterprise providing a complete recycling and confidential waste service [...]