Raring2go! What’s On 13 29th - International Dance Day A global celebration y of the art of dance and its universal language. 29th - National Gardening Week It’s a time for people to learn about gardening, connect with other gardening enthusiasts, and get inspired. MAY National Walking Month A campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple, yet profound health benefits of walking. The Big Paddle Clean up Paddlers are in a unique position to collect litter from places others are unable to access. Your efforts help raise more public awareness about plastic pollution and the damage caused to our blue spaces. More details here. 4th- Star Wars Day- May the 4th be with you! An informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by filmmaker George Lucas. 5th -1th- Children’s Book weekA celebration of reading and books for young people. 11th - National Children’s Day All about the importance y of a healthy childhood, and how we need to protect the rights, freedoms and flourishing of children and young people. Website here. 12th - National Limerick Day It honours the birthday of Edward Lear, an English poet, illustrator, and artist who popularized the limerick. 12th -18th- Sun awareness Day. To raise awareness of the dangers of sun exposure and to educate people on how to safely enjoy the sun. Learn more here. 12th – 25th -Foster Care Fortnight The theme t this year is the Power of Relationships. This will enable us to celebrate the vital bonds between those who work together to offer love, warmth and stability to children and young people. Website here. 12th -June National Smile Month Promoting oral health and healthy smiles. It’s a time for people to learn about oral health and how to keep teeth healthy. It’s also a time for people to raise awareness of the benefits of good oral health. 18th - International Museums Day Raising y awareness about Museums that are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding. 20th - Walk to school week Walk to School Week is run by the charity Living Streets and is a yearly event to raise awareness of walking and other active ways to travel. Website here.
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