Category: United Kingdom and Ireland

Fashion Week London (UK): February 14-18

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London Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" fashion events with New York, Milan and Paris. This semi-annual four city trade exhibition focuses on trends in clothing and fashion. It occurs in London du...

January

Jorvik Viking Festival (UK): February 15-2...

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With over 40,000 visitors each year, get your Viking on and celebrate Viking contributions to English history. The Vikings first arrived in England during the 7th Century. Based upon the Jolablot celebrat...

January

Chip Week, Ntl. (UK): February 17-23

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It's National Chip Week in the United Kingdom. Each country is known for at least one signature food and for the United Kingdom, it's Fish & Chips. An island country, England has always survived and t...

January

OCD Action Week (UK): February 17-23

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately 2% of the population. It's a condition marked by chronic feelings of doubt, repetitive behavior, a heightened sense of danger and obsessions. It i...

January

Bread, Real Bread Week: February 22 - Marc...

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A key component of the Real Bread Campaign, Real Bread Week first ran in 2009. This international awareness campaign celebrates real bread and the people who make it. The Campaign encourages bakeries and...

January

Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Ntl. (UK/...

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Eating disorders affect people worldwide. Many factors including lifestyle, vanity, social and/or economic standing contribute to eating disorder. The NEDA (US) and BEAT (UK) have set aside this week to...

January

Fairtrade Fortnight (UK): February 25 - Ma...

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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 our food in developing countries. From breakfasts to banquets, b...

January

Money Week, Ntl. Student (UK): February 25...

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National Student Money Week, (NSMW) serves to inform the public about the financial support and advice offered in universities, colleges and students’ unions across the UK. The week provides a chance to...

January

Glasgow Film Festival (UK): February 26 -...

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First held in 2005, the Glasgow Film Festival attracts over 40,000 attendees each year. The festival highlights the skills and creativity of Scottish artists and film creatives.

January

Impotence Day, Ntl. (UK): February 14

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Sixty-four percent of men whom have had a heart attack experienced a warning sign up to three years earlier: Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction can be a forewarning of serious health problems or a...

January

Sex, National Thinking About Sex Day (UK):...

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Think About Sex Day in the United Kingdom always falls on Valentine's Day. It is about looking at sexuality and how we relate to each other as well as what to do when problems arise. The Sexual Advice A...

January

Hoodie Hoo Day, Northern: February 20

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Created by Wellcat, the object of today is to mark the day when it is exactly one month until spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In anticipation people are encouraged to walk outside at noon and ye...

January

Marriage Week (UK/EU/US): February 7-14

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Marriages have long been the bedrock of society. Statistics show that married people live longer, and are often more content with their lives. Of course, living with someone else isn’t easy. Divorce stati...

January

Bird, Nest Box Week (UK), Ntl.: February 1...

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National Nest Box Week takes place every February 14-21. This is people to put nest boxes in their community to conserve indigenous birds and enhance biodiversity. During this time, people are encouraged...

January

Lung Cancer Awareness Month (UK/US): Novem...

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the United Kingdom is organized by the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support. In the United States, The Lung Cancer Alliance oversea...

January

Mouth Cancer Action Month (UK): November

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Mouth Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness of mouth cancer, its causes and prevention. Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or melanomas. Tobacco...

January

Mischief Night (UK)(1790): November 4

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Mischief Night in the United Kingdom is the day when children are allowed to prank and do minor vandalism. Originally, this custom was part of May Day celebrations; today it is celebrated prior to Guy Faw...

January

Civil Disobedience, Guy Fawkes Day (UK)(16...

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January

Black Pound Day (UK): November 6

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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 (except the first day, which was h...

January

Pet Show, Ntl. (UK): November 6-7 Cancelle...

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Cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19. National Pet Show in the United Kingdom falls on the first Saturday and Sunday. This event brings pets of all sizes and kinds together. During these days, experts will g...

January