2012 marks a milestone event for English literature – the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth on 7 February, 1812, and went on to become the most popular novelist of the Victorian era. He is widely regarded as one of the finest novelists in the history of modern literature.

Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. Safer Internet Day 2012 will take place on Tuesday 7 February 2012, centred on the theme “Connecting generations and educating each other”, where we encourage users young and old to “discover the digital world together…safely”!

UNICEF and schools have been working together on Day for Change for over 20 years. We ask schools to make a change in their day and ask students, staff and parents to make a donation to UNICEF for making that change.
Sports for Development in Uganda
Each year they choose a different country and a different theme. In 2012 your school can help change the lives of children Uganda by funding Sports for Development programmes.
We believe that sport can be used to engage children, developing their confidence, talent, skills and sense of teamwork. It is essential for their physical, mental and social development. But lots of children, especially girls, are being denied their right to an education. In Uganda, UNICEF is helping children realise their rights through sport.
Denying children’s rights is wrong. Help us to put it right.

Monday 6 to Friday 10 February 2012
National Apprenticeship Week 2012, taking place from 6 to 10 February 2012. The Week has been a tremendous success over the last four years and 2012 will be even bigger.
National Apprenticeship Week is the time when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and it’s all about raising the profile amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents and the media.

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Home/Awards/Apprenticeship-Week-2012.aspx

Cameron: UK ‘must build a better economy’
David Cameron has announced plans for a Co-operatives Bill and says he wants more social responsibility from firms.

Following the successful completion of the 2010 Annual Report, Total Coverage were once again commissioned to design, artwork and produce the St Martins Annual Report. Our brief this year was to capitalise on the success of the previous publication under the concept of ‘Expanding Horizons’. The publication highlights how St Martins have successfully expanded the services they offer and how they intend to expand further. Once again the document has been delivered on time and budget and has been well received by the target audience. If you would like to know how Total Coverage can help your organisation engage with their audiences and communicate effectively, please contact us @ www.totalcoverage.coop

Total Coverage are excited to work with the Family and Parenting Institute to refresh its publications. Is it legal? is a popular guide offering welcome clarification of the law for families and all those who work with them. Our brief was to produce a booklet where information is clearly accessible and reflects the ethos of the organisation.The aim is to produce a new edition with a clear text approach, an illustrative feel, and a cover layout that reflects the new brand identity which was recently refreshed. If you think Total Coverage can help your organisation engage with their audiences and communicate effectively, please contact us @ www.totalcoverage.coop

“There is a great need to provide opportunities today that help entrepreneurs pursue their dreams and build the businesses of tomorrow. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 will kick-start the conversations that are needed to make this happen.” Andrew Devenport, Chief Executive, Youth Business International
Every day in the UK people talk about making a change in their life and consider starting up a business. By connecting individuals to practical support and those who have done it already, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 will help turn these exchanges into the businesses of tomorrow.

Diabetes Education and Prevention is the World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009-2013. The campaign calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control. For people with diabetes, this is a message about empowerment through education.For governments, it is a call to implement effective strategies and policies for the prevention and management of diabetes to safeguard the health of their citizens with and at risk of diabetes. For healthcare professionals, it is a call to improve knowledge so that evidence-based recommendations are put into practice. For the general public, it is a call to understand the serious impact of diabetes and know, where possible, how to avoid or delay diabetes and its complications. The key messages of the campaign are:
•    Know the diabetes risks and know the warning signs
•    Know how to respond to diabetes and who to turn to
•    Know how to manage diabetes and take control

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end of World War One.
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare.
Remembrance Day is on 11 November. It is a special day set aside to remember all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars and other conflicts. At one time the day was known as Armistice Day and was renamed Remembrance Day after the Second World War.
It is one of the best known and supported campaigns in the calendar and each year the nation shows its support for the Legion’s work by giving generously to the Poppy Appeal.

The 2011 Poppy Appeal will launch in late October and we hope to raise more than our 2010 total of £36 million! Please give generously.