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Events celebrating or unique to Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
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Unplug from the digital world for a day in the UK! 3D Day (Digital Detox Day), which originated in 2020 through a collaboration between LUSH, Zoe Sugg, and #IAMWHOLE, encourages individuals to disconnec...
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: AN INVITATION TO BRITISH CULTURE AND HISTORY Each September, the United Kingdom celebrates Heritage Open Days, a nationwide festival that offers free access to historic sites and cult...
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: AN INVITATION TO BRITISH CULTURE AND HISTORY Each September, the United Kingdom celebrates Heritage Open Days, a nationwide festival that offers free access to historic sites and cult...
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The Great British Fish and Chip Supper is the Spinal Injuries Association’s (SIA) national community fundraising campaign, and joining in will assist us in achieving our overall vision that spinal cord in...
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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers t...
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Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight (a fortnight = two weeks) is hosted by Scotland Food and Drink and promoted by the Scottish Government. This nationwide event features locally grown Scottish products and t...
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Fairtrade Fortnight is when campaigners, businesses, schools, and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow the United Kingdom's food in developing countries. From breakfa...
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Remember a Charity in Your Will Week falls during the second week of September. Sponsored by more than 200 charities in the United Kingdom, this event aims to educate people about charitable organizations...
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Before the 1970s, rice wasn't common in the United Kingdom. That changed as more people from Asia immigrated, and with them came the food traditions and flavors from their own countries. Today, rice is a...
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United Kingdom's Sexual Health Week aims to raise awareness of sexual health, whether avoiding diseases, mitigating porn, or increasing sexual pleasure and well-being. Each year has a different theme. T...
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What would become known as the Great Irish Famine was first reported on this day, September 9, 1845, in the Dublin Evening Post. A fungus destroyed over 30% of the potato crop in Ireland in the first ye...
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When you think of gardening, two countries come to mind: Japan and England. Both are exquisite gardeners and create some of the most impressive gardens in the world. To that end, the bi-annual Harrogate F...
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JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF REGENCY ENGLAND The Jane Austen Festival, held annually in Bath, England, is a ten-day event celebrating the life, works, and era of one of Britain's most beloved a...
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NATIONAL ECZEMA WEEK: RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS IN THE UNITED KINGSOM Each September, National Eczema Week is observed across the United Kingdom, dedicated to increasing awareness about e...
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BOUT RECYCLE NOW WEEK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Recycle Now Week, an annual campaign spearheaded by the national recycling campaign Recycle Now, focuses on raising awareness and encouraging recycling across...
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NATIONAL ECZEMA WEEK: RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS IN THE UNITED KINGSOM Each September, National Eczema Week is observed across the United Kingdom, dedicated to increasing awareness about e...
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Battle of Britain marks the turning point of the 4 month attack by Nazi Germany on England. The battle occurred during the summer and fall of 1940. By this time, World War II approached its first annive...
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Battle of Britain Week encompasses the anniversary of the Battle of Britain's turning point. The battle occurred during the summer and fall of 1940. By this time, World War II approached its first anniv...
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Coding is essential to all computer-based applications. National Coding Week in the United States and the United Kingdom seeks to encourage young people to learn coding and other digital skills during the...
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Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week benefits those suffering from male cancers, including prostate, testicular and penile, and the loved ones of these men. It was created in 1996 by testicular cancer pat...