31st March - 3rd April London Coffee Festival Here’s a chance to master your latte art and sample some of the best small batch and specialist coffee at London’s annual Coffee Festival in March. Hosted at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane there’s heaps to see and do, whether you want to hone your skills or just soak up the caffeine hit(s). Book a ticket and enjoy a workshop from one of the many coffee masters on site, or try one of several brand new experiences such as Mindful Coffee Tasting. For further details please check out their website www.londoncoffeefestival.com APRIL 1st April - April Fools Day Celebrated on April 1st each year, April Fools Day has been marked for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins still remain a mystery to this day. April Fools’ Day traditions can include playing hoaxes and practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in the subject of the April Fools’ Day prank. While its exact history is shrouded in mystery, the adoption of April Fools’ Day jokes by the media and major brands alike has ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life. 2nd April - 1st May Ramadan- Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar. It is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam 15th – 17th Easter - Celebrating the Christian festival of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. More recently Easter celebrations have become synonymous by the consumption of Chocolate ‘Easter Eggs’. 16th – 24th National Parks Week - Learn more about our national parks and get involved – Be More Outside - Check www.nationalparks.uk 29th -International Dance Day - Since 1982, this day is a total celebration for those who see the value and importance of dance as an art form. Visit www.international-dance-day.org MAY 1st National Share a Story month - bringing children and stories together and inspiring the next generation to enjoy the magical world of books and storytelling. See www.fcbg.org.uk 6th National Space Day 2022 - On the first Friday in May, Space day inspires us to learn about what’s going on in the universe. Great fun for budding Neil Armstrongs. Make sure you visit www.spacecentre.co.ukfor more information. 23rd-31st Go Paddling Week Join the paddling community by getting out taking to the water to have fun. Either a dabble on tranquil water or splashing around down heart pounding rapids, it a really exciting thig to do. To learn more please visit www.gopaddlingmonth.info 24–28 The RHS Chelsea Flower Show- One of the best known Royal Horticultural Shows, the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show returns in spring with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and endless shopping. This year there are will be even more unforgettable floral and horticultural displays than ever before. For further information visit www.rhs.org.uk Further details of these events plus many more are avalaible at: www.raring2go.co.uk MARCH 1st St. David’s Day - St. David is the patron saint of Wales. To mark the day, Welsh people around the world wear one or both of Wales's national emblems - a daffodil and a leek. Around the world, there will be celebrations of Welsh cuisine and culture to mark this day. 11th-20th British Science week- We’re excited to say that British Science Week 2022 is going ahead at full steam. It is a ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. To learn more or to download a brilliant activity pack please visit www.britishscienceweek.org 7th-13th National Feet Week. The aim of National Feet Week is to promote the importance of foot health to the general public. If you have a toothache, you’d visit the dentist, and if you had trouble with your eyesight you would visit an optician. But what about your feet? Many people ignore common foot complaints rather than going to see an expert. National Feet Week wants to raise awareness and spread the message to visit a podiatrist. National Feet Week happens every year and asks everyone to prioritise their foot health. See www.nationalfeetweek.org 18th Comic Relief 2022 - Its time to roll about on the floor in laughter as we watch stars from stage, screen and the world of celebrity perform whilst they fundraise to do good... a lot of good. You are guaranteed lots of laughs watching your favourite stars unite for this annual extravaganza of comedic fundraising. There are a host of great activities and fundraising events planned that run alongside the TV marathin across the country. They need your support! So let’s get laughing and fundraising at teh same time for this fantastic cause. Learn more and get involved by visiting the official website www.comicrelief.com 20th First day of Springand the March equinox happens on at 11:33am today. In the northern hemisphere (where we are) this date marks the start of the spring season and from this point on the northern hemisphere begins to be tilted more toward the Sun, resulting in increasing daylight hours and warming temperatures. he only thing we can say about this is Yippee! 21st – 1 April – Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel - Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the new name for Sustrans Big Pedal. The event has a new name but it still has the same aim. To encourage families to travel to school actively, to help create healthier and happier communities. They want all children to join in the fun and to understand the health and wellbeing benefits of active travel. For details on ways to take part and download some amazing inclusivity guides visit www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk 27th Mothers Day - Time to make Mums feel special and loved by celebrating everything they do for the family. In reality, everyday should be Mothers Day given how much they do for the family, but it’s super cool that today is recognised as the official day for celebration. For a range of inspirational Mother’s Day ideas please go to www.raring2go.co.uk/kidzone/ 27th Clocks go forward - An easy way to remember which way the clocks change is to think of the seasons: in spring the clocks 'spring forward', while in autumn they 'fall back'. At last the lighter nights are coming and today marks the beginning of British Summertime. In our book it’s worth the hour we lose in bed right? Longer days and way more daylight. Spring is here and with it come lots of fun family times, events, awareness days and laughs. Here’s our top pick of things to do and get involved in this Spring. We’re working on our Summer ‘What’s On’ now so please keep us posted on what you’re planning. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk 5
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