Leap Year: Origins and Interesting Traditions Today is the 29th of February, so read about Leap Year: Origins and Interesting Traditions Introduction: Why do we have a Leap Year? Happy new (leap) year from the blog team everybody! Ever wondered why February has that one extra day added to the calendar every four years? It […]
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A History of Valentine’s Day Love, Legends, and Lupercalia: A Fascinating Journey through the History of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, a day filled with love, romance, and heartfelt gestures. But have you ever wondered about the origins and true history of this beloved holiday? Origins of Valentine’s Day: Lupercalia and ancient Roman traditions To […]
World Radio Day 13th February marks World Radio Day 🎶 play Radio Gaga by Queen 🎶 What is World Radio Day? Declared by UNESCO in 2011 and then proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012, February 13th became World Radio Day. The objective of the day is simple, to celebrate the radio, as a […]
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month February is the month we celebrate LGBT+ History here in the UK. It is a month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. In the United Kingdom, we celebrate it in February to coincide with the 2003 abolition […]
Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Science Resources Happy Friday everyone. We have promoted our Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Science Resources this week. You might have seen our book display at Sighthill Library Campus. Or our digital signage slides promoting different resources the past few days. Or even our social media posts. If not, don’t […]
Chinese New Year (新年快乐) Xīn nián kuài lè” Happy New Year! Chinese New Year which is also known as the Spring Festival, begins on Saturday, 10th February 2024 until 24th February 2024. The holiday begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21st and February 20th. Chinese New Year Celebrations Traditions focus on seeing out […]
Supercharge Your Study Do you struggle to find the time to get the head down and do some proper study? Do you find it difficult to find a comfortable environment in which to settle down and gather your thoughts? Or do you crave peace and quiet? Do you lack the motivation to open your notes […]
Lego Day
Celebrating Lego Day It’s world Lego day today. Lego is one of those toys that is ubiquitous with childhood. Anyone growing up in the West will know immediately what you mean when you mention it. It is the joy of Children everywhere, and the thing that drives most parents mad. Is there anything more painful […]
Australia Day Australia Day takes place on 26th January and is the country’s national day which celebrates national unity and acknowledges its citizens and their contribution to the country. It marks the date in 1788 of the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. Around 750 mostly petty criminals were transported from the UK […]
Beginners Guide to Hosting Your Own Burns Night Hosting a Burns Night Supper is a wonderful way to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet. Burns Night is typically held on or around January 25th, the poet’s birthday. Here’s a beginner’s guide to hosting your very own Burns Night Supper: […]
