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Friday, September 23rd, 2011

The scene is set for the biggest ever celebration of British food on our shores with more promotions in shops, special menus and activities taking place across the country than ever before.
The event’s 10th Anniversary:  this year celebrates 10 years of achievements: since the event started thousands of activities have taken place around the country; [...]

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Join in with Bear Necessities Month this September and help raise vital funds towards WSPAs work with bears.
Thousands of people from all across the country will be getting involved and supporting this great campaign. So have a go and have some fun!
They have come up with some ‘pawfect’ ways you can help us save bears [...]

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The birthday of famous deafblind person, Helen Keller, falls on 27 June and marks the start of this year’s Deafblind Awareness Week.
The week itself aims to raise awareness about deafblindness and increase the support for deafblind people and their families. There will be events and activities held nationwide which everybody get involved with, including a [...]

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Refugee Week 20 – 26 June 2011
Refugee Week is a unique opportunity to discover and celebrate the contributions refugees bring to the UK.
During Refugee Week loads of events take place across the UK, all of which explore refugee experiences. Whatever you’re into – be it arts, music, food or just meeting people in your local [...]

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The Fostering Network’s Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and attract new foster carers. In 2011 it will run from 16 to 29 May.
Under the strapline fostering: time to care, this year’s campaign will highlight the urgent need for more foster carers and call on everyone [...]

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Whether you are going door-to-door collecting, arranging an event in your local area, or simply want to donate online, we’ve got all the resources you need to make the week an outstanding success.

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

National Walk to Work Week, 9-13 May 2011, is the ideal time to give walking a go. An easy form of exercise requiring no special equipment, walking can be fitted in on your way to or from work, at lunchtime or throughout the day.
During the Week you’ll be able keep track of your walking online, [...]

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators to raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care throughout the world.
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a soul diva? Maybe you’re the next Aretha Franklin or you could give Take That [...]

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Spare a thought for the many thousands of animals needing our help each year and do something for RSPCA Week.
http://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/getfundraising/rspcaweek

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Monday 2nd May to Sunday 8th May 2011 is Deaf Awareness Week when organisations working with deaf people across the country are inviting everyone to ‘Look At Me’. The theme aims to improve understanding of the different types of deafness by highlighting the many different methods of communication used by deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard [...]