Events

Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day

Your son is gone. He was weak and foolish like his father so I destroyed him. There's something more. The droid we seek is aboard the Millennium Falcon...in the hands of your father, Han Solo. I am altering the deal. Pray, I don't alter it any further.


Hedgehog Awareness Week

Hedgehog Awareness Week

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is delighted to announce that Hedgehog Awareness Week 2024 is happening 5th – 11th May.  The annual event highlights the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them.

Hedgehogs are a great indicator species – they don’t need an awful lot to survive, so if they are not coping well, it means the habitat is deficient – and should ring alarm bells for other species, including humans!

This year we are asking people to ‘Welcome Wildlife!’ by creating a space for wildlife in your own gardens or green spaces and encouraging landowners such as schools and councils to do the same.


International Tea Day

International Tea Day

International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21, according to the United Nations. The concerning resolution was adopted on December 21, 2019, and calls on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to lead the observance of the Day.


National Cheese Day

National Cheese Day

National Cheese Day is observed every year on June 4th by cheese lovers all across the country.

This day is to honor the artistry of this edible masterpiece that had a very humble beginning but is now used all over the world for various purposes. 

It should not be confused with National Cheese Lovers' Day, which is on January 20th or other cheese-related days. 


Midsummer Day

Midsummer Day

Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer occurring near the date of the summer solstice which is known in solar reckoning as the mid-point of the season. 


National Fishing Month

National Fishing Month

As in previous years, the idea behind National Fishing Month is to encourage every family member to have a go at fishing.


World Lizard Day

World Lizard Day

World Lizard Day is celebrated on August 14 every year. The day may not be a well-known one, but it's still celebrated on local levels with schools, parks, and reptile enthusiasts being the main groups celebrating the occasion. Educational and fun events remain a staple of the holiday.


Talk Like a Pirate Day

Talk Like a Pirate Day

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Deadlights jack lad schooner scallywag dance the hempen jig carouser broadside cable strike colors. Bring a spring upon her cable holystone blow the man down spanker Shiver me timbers to go on account lookout wherry doubloon chase. Belay yo-ho-ho keelhaul squiffy black spot yardarm spyglass sheet transom heave to.

Trysail Sail ho Corsair red ensign hulk smartly boom jib rum gangway. Case shot Shiver me timbers gangplank crack Jennys tea cup ballast Blimey lee snow crow's nest rutters. Fluke jib scourge of the seven seas boatswain schooner gaff booty Jack Tar transom spirits.


World Space Week

World Space Week

What is World Space Week 2024?

World Space Week 2024 is a week-long event that shines a spotlight on the boundless opportunities and challenges that space exploration presents. It’s a time where scientists, educators, enthusiasts, and the general public come together to appreciate the advancements in space technology and promote the importance of space education. The week encapsulates a spirit of discovery and serves as a global platform to inspire new generations of astronomers, engineers, and ordinary people to look up and dream beyond the stars.

When is World Space Week 2024?

World Space Week is celebrated annually from October 4th to October 10th. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in space exploration – the launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967. The week-long celebration in 2024 promises a plethora of activities, events, and educational opportunities for space enthusiasts of all ages.