22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! What’s On 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
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