March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
March’s signs of the zodiac are:
Pisces – February 20th to March 20th
Aries – March 21st to April 20th
March
Facts about March
March – National Bed Month
The Sleep Council sponsor this yearly promotion.
Beds are often a neglected part of our lives and yet we spend a third of our lives in one. (more…)
March is Meat Free Month
There are many reasons to go meat-free including animal welfare, health, environmental protection and cost. If you are concerned about one or more of these issues, why not take the opportunity to try some more meat-free meals during March or take the meat-free challenge? (more…)
23rd Feb to 8th March – Fair Trade fortnight
Raising awareness of where food comes from and how people in poorer countries can be helped to receive a fair price for their produce.
1st March – St. David’s Day
St. David is the patron saint of Wales and this day is marked with the Welsh national flower – the daffodil.
8th March – International Women’s Day
A day where women across the world reflect on how far they’ve come on the path to equality, and how far they have yet to go. Also celebrating the achievements of women.
9th March – Commonwealth day
Held annually on the 2nd Monday in March, Commonwealth Day celebrates the links between all 54 member countries of the Commonwealth. A special message is issued on this day by the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
20th March – Vernal Equinox
Or Spring Equinox.
The official first day of Spring.
22nd March – Mothering Sunday
Mothers Day (in the UK)
Kiplingcotes Derby
3rd Thursday in March
Market Weighton, East Yorkshire
The Kiplingcotes Derby is said to be the oldest flat race in England (more…)
29th March – British Summer time begins
Put your clocks forward at 2am