St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The #Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On #StPatricksDay, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in […]
The Spring Equinox occurs on the 20th of March, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The Spring Equinox varies its date slightly each year but typically falls around March 20th. This astronomical event holds cultural and spiritual significance across various traditions, symbolising renewal, balance, and the awakening of nature. It’s […]
Daylight savings start today in the UK with the start of British Summer Time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29th March 2026 than the day before. Meaning that there will be less light first thing and more light in the evening. History of Daylight Savings: ‘Spring forward, fall back’. In […]
April Fools’ Day—celebrated on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in the subject of the April Fools’ Day prank. While its […]
Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges that we’re facing. Sadly, even though that is the case, we are still not taking its impact seriously enough. We continue to separate mental health from physical health and vice versa. The reality is they cannot be separate – they are two […]
National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources across various platforms. National Pet Month celebrates pet ownership, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK. Whether they’re providing laughs with their zoomies or snuggling up to us when they sense we’re sad, pets contribute […]
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year, that encourages Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism […]
Getting involved in National Walk to Work Day on April 3rd could help put you on the right track to a healthier you. With the clocks changing and the mornings getting lighter, there’s no better time to take part in an event like this - you never know it could lead to a new-found enthusiasm […]
