Hey, friends! We're proud to announce that we've launched the new look and feel of our website. It's been a long-time coming, and it's involved some pretty hefty challenges. We've...
Stop hugging that library. No wait, my mistake, I forgot that it’s Library Lovers Month - and it seems to have come at just the right time as many local libraries are struggling during the economic...
Heart Month is an event run by the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness of heart disease and treatments. 2011 is the British Heart Foundation and Heart Month's joint 50th Birthday Celebration....
Ouch! Hedgehog Day highlights these loveable creatures but heed this word of warning, don’t get too close. As we all know hedgehogs are covered in spines but...
Celebrate Crepe Day (as opposed to Pancake Day) with a crispy, thin, French-style crepe - we recommend the classic lemon-and-sugar approach, but why not go...
Wear Red Day, is a day in February when many people wear red to show their support for the awareness of heart disease. In the UK The 'Red for Heart' campaign's...
Bubblegum Day is all about eating bubblegum to raise money for charity. Great fun for kids, and a way to help out a good cause; just remember not to swallow...
Nutella is a famous chocolate and hazelnut spread, and is particularly celebrated on Nutella Day. Grab some chunky, thick white bread and get spreading!
Lame Duck Day has nothing to do with injured animals; rather, it's about giving some support and recognition to people who are on their way out - last term's...
Find a sunny, public open place, and join in with Kite Flying Day! Take a picnic to the park and get competitive, seeing who can fly the highest, the fastest,...
Umbrellas are a remarkably effective accessory for protecting yourself from wind, rain and sun. Whatever the weather, Umbrella Day is a great excuse to sport a...
White Shirt Day marks the end of a union strike by employees of General Motors in 1937. Commemorate their fight for fairer working conditions by wearing a...
Gummy, chewy, tasty sweets are the theme of Gumdrop Day, which presents you the opportunity (or the excuse) to eat as many gumdrops as possible (within reason,...
It's generally believed and agreed by historians (and food historians in particular) that almonds were one of the earliest cultivated foods by mankind. Almond...
Where would we be without the humble battery? Take a moment to consider how many of your household items use batteries - from cars to remote controls and...
There's something special about the combination of smooth, rich, luxurious chocolate and cool, refreshing, sharp mint. Celebrate this incredible combination on...
How's your relationship with your favourite furry friend? Love Your Pet Day is a chance to show your cat, dog, tortoise or [insert other] how you really feel....
Celebrate Pancake Day by, you guessed it, eating pancakes! Keep it simple with flour, egg, milk and butter, or get exotic and consider a pinch of salt,...
Tequila, triple sec and lime juice (and ice) are everything you'll need to celebrate Margarita Day - that and some good friends, a tropical beach (or luxurious...
Curling is an odd sport - perceived by many as a fusion of indoor bowls, ice-skating and household cleaning. Curling Is Cool Day attempts to break away from...
Tortilla Chip Day is best celebrated on a comfy sofa and a favourite film with a selection of tasty dips! Why not go all out and add some cheese into the mix,...
Polar Bear Day celebrates one of nature's most impressive hunters, and the world's largest carnivore. When fully grown, polar bears can span an enormous 9 feet...
Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness about diseases that most people will not know of, as well as to improve...
Feel like things are getting on top of you, and you can't keep up? Don't worry - Leap Year Day is a free day that only comes around once every four years! Use...
With the cold weather still in abundance, January is the perfect month to celebrate and enjoy soup of all kinds. From thick, creamy, calorie laden soup (also...
Nothing is quite as relaxing, reassuring or satisfying as a cup of hot tea. Hot Tea Month encourages you to branch out and try new types of tea to fit...
Over four thousand years ago the first umbrella took shape. Whether the inventor was looking for a way to beat the heat or to stave off the rain is anyone’s...