Looking for inspiration for your weekly sessions? These awareness days and events are perfect for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels to explore new things and work towards their badges.
19th January: Popcorn Day
21st January: Squirrel Appreciation Day
Celebrate our furry little friends
25th January: Burns Night
Paying tribute to the Robert Burns, a Scottish poet who is widely regarded as Scotland's national poet.
26th January: Australia Day
Marking the anniversary of the landing of the first fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788
29th January: Chinese New Year
Starting the year of the Dragon
3rd March: Wildlife Day
Celebrating and raising awareness of the world's wild animals and plants
4th March: Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
A traditional Christian festival to repent of your sins before Lent
8th March: Women's Day
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
10th March: Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
17th March: St Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and Bishop in Ireland
20th March: Astrology Day
21st March: Comic Relief / Red Nose Day
Fundraising to help bring an end to poverty
22nd March: Water Day
Raising awareness of the importance of groundwater
22nd March: Earth Hour
Campaign to switch off the lights for an hour (8.30pm-9.30pm) and spend 60 minutes doing something positive for our planet. Organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
27th March: Theatre Day
A celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form theatre
28th March: Maundy Thursday
Commemorates the washing of the feet (Maundy) and last supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles
30th March: Mothering Sunday
Celebrating and honouring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society
2nd April: Children's Book Day
Inspiring a love of reading and to call attention to children's books
7th April: Beaver Day
15th April: Art Day
Promoting the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art
16th April: Voice Day
Celebrating of the phenomenon of voice
18th April: Good Friday
A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary
18th April: Amateur Radio Day
A chance for enthusiasts to show their capabilities to the public and enjoy global friendship with other amateurs worldwide
20th April: Easter Sunday
A Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead
22nd April: Mother Earth Day
A call to shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet
23rd April: St George's Day
Saint George's Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, and cities of which he is the patron saint, including Bulgaria, England, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Cáceres, Alcoy, Aragon and Catalonia
24th April: On Your Feet Britain
Encouraging office workers to become more active.
26th April: Stop Food Waste Day
Championing ways to minimize food waste
27th April: Morse Code Day
Celebrating the code created by Samuel Morse, who was born on 27th April 1791
29th April: Dance Day
Celebrating dance on the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre who is considered to be the father or creator of modern ballet
1st May: May Day
Celebrating the arrival of summer, a festival of ancient origins with activities including the crowning of a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole
2nd May: Space Day
Celebrating all things space related
4th May: Firefighters’ Day
Remembering past firefighters who have died and showing support and appreciation to firefighters
8th May: VE Day
Marking the official end of World War II
3rd June: Bicycle Day
Drawing attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation
29th June (2024 date): Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets
1st August: Scout Scarf Day
Celebrating the Scout movement with all members wearing their scarf/knecker
19th August: Photography Day
Celebrating of the art, craft, science and history of photography
9th September: Emergency Services Day
Promoting the work of the emergency services, promotes using the emergency services responsibly, educates the public about basic lifesaving skills, and promotes the many career and volunteering opportunities available
12th October (2024 date): Music Day
Celebrating music and the benefits it can bring us all
29th October (2024 date): RSPB Feed the Birds Day
A great opportunity to step up your feeding to help garden birds through the cold months ahead
31st October: Halloween
All Hallows Eve
1st November (2024 date): Diwali
Diwali, Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a religious celebration in Indian religions
1st November: All Saint's Day
Celebration of all the saints of the Church, whether they are known or unknow
5th November: Guy Fawkes Day
Remembering the failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliment
5th December: Volunteer Day
Recognise and promote the tireless work of volunteers across the globe
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