5th – 12th July
National Transplant Week
Aiming to raise the profile of the benefits of donating organs for transplantation.
Promotional events
Special weeks in July
National Storytelling Week
January 31st to 7th Feb
An annual event which aims to raise awareness of this ancient form of entertainment. Storytelling events take place in theatres, book shops, libraries, retirement homes and many others.
National Vaccination Month
June 2009 is National Vaccination Month. Participating vets will be providing your pets with discounted vaccinations, saving you up to £30 per pet, as well as a free health check.
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…)
2nd to 8th February – National Salt Awareness Week
Promoted by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) – a group of specialists concerned with salt and its effects on health. It is successfully working to reach a consensus with the food industry and Government over the harmful effects of a high salt diet, and bring about a reduction in the amount of salt in processed foods as well as salt added to cooking, and the table. CASH is supported by 22 expert scientific members.
Read more about Secret salt for breakfast
4th to 11th October – Bramley Apple Pie Week
Retailers, restaurants, canteens and pubs across the country celebrate the great Bramley apple pie.
9th to 15th February – National Chip Week
Celebrating the nation’s favourite fast food. You can join in with all the events on the Love Chips website.
1st to 8th February – Bramley Apple Week
Bramley Apple centenary logo
The official launch of the Bramley Bicentenary and a celebration of the role of the Bramley apple in modern Britain.
The original Bramley apple tree still stands in a private garden in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.