UK Council on Deafness
Founded in Sept 1993 by a consortium of deaf organisations, the UK Council on Deafness aims to achieve full participation in society for all deaf people and create an environment in which voluntary sector organisations working with deaf people can reach their full potential.
The first Deaf Awareness Week was held in America in 1951, and has continued to educate people about the many issues and difficulties that face deaf people in the world today.
In the UK, Deaf Awareness Week sees a wide range of national and local events taking place across the country to “promote the positive aspects of deafness, social inclusion and raising awareness of the huge range of local and national organisations that support deaf people and their family and friends.” Continue reading Deaf Awareness Week 2010 | 28th June to 4th July 2010
States of the Union
Countries joining the European Union had to agree to respect the freedom and identity of its citizens, achieved through a common economic and social development. Today there are 27 member states, working together for the benefit of the EU’s population of 501.26 million.
At the Milan Summit of 1985, EU leaders decided to celebrate 9th May as Europe Day, although some countries still observe the alternative date of 5th May due to the humanitarian role of the European Council in defending human rights and parliamentary democracy.
Europe Day has adopted several symbols and motifs, with activities revolving around the Flag of Europe: a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background that was first used by the Council of Europe in 1955. Continue reading Europe Together with Europe Day | Sunday May 9th 2010
The Ribbons of International Firefighters’ Day
A defining symbol was found in red and blue ribbons, 5cm long and 1cm wide, which when joined at the top, represented the two elements of fire and water. Red and blue are also the colours internationally recognised to represent an emergency service.
On May 4th each year, people show support and recognition of Firefighters by wearing the blue and red ribbons on their lapels, pinning them to car aerials, hanging them in windows or using them to decorate trees. After its inauguration in 2002, a “Sound Off” became traditional when fire stations across the world set off their sirens at noon local time for a 30 second tribute, followed by a minute’s silence in memory and respect for all Firefighters killed in the line of duty. Continue reading The Ribbons of International Firefighters’ Day | Tuesday May 4th 2010
With over 5 million pints of the black stuff to be sold this year….
GUINNESS Brings St Patrick’s Day to Life
It’s St Patrick’s Day party time again! Wednesday, March 17th, will see people from all over the UK heading down to pubs and bars for a mid week party to raise a pint of the beloved black stuff in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. Thousands of pub owners will be decorating their interiors with those famous black, white & green decorations and gearing up for the ultimate St Patrick’s Day party of the new decade. Continue reading My Goodness, My Guinness, My St Patrick’s Day | March 17 2010
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The Cheshire County Show is set to take place on the 22nd and 23rd June 2010.
Read more about last year’s Cheshire Show and find out what to expect whilst we wait for further information here Continue reading Cheshire County Show 2010 | 22nd and 23rd June
Come along to see the spectacle of this year’s Chester Midsummer Watch Parade, which will take place along the streets of Chester city centre, on 19th and 20th June 2010. Continue reading Chester Midsummer Watch Parade 2010 | 19th and 20th June
World Health Day – 7th April 2010
Did you know that in 2007 more than 50% of the world’s population live in cities?
Or that by 2030 six out of every 10 people will dwell in urban environments?
Urbanization is an inevitable part of the future but with it comes a host of problems related to health, including Continue reading 1000 Lives and World Health Day 2010: Wednesday 7th April 2010
Chester is a great place to visit if you’re after a fun-filled day out. There is so much to do in this historic city that you won’t be lost for fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Continue reading Get Top 5 Chester Discount Vouchers with Moneysupermarket.com
Fusion Party Nights Present
Our very first Wirral Singles Night at
DESTINY & ELITE Continue reading First Wirral Singles Night | 13th March 2010 | Elite Nightclub
