Black History Month 2022

October 1 – October 31

The main aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the achievements and contributions of black people not just in the UK, but throughout the world and also to educate all on black history.

If you would like to get involved and discover more about black history, you will find a full listing of events and exhibitions taking place across the UK on the official Black History Month website www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022

October 17

Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly, by resolution 47/196, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries.

More information here

Chocolate Week 2022

October 17 – October 23

So here it is fellow chocolate lovers, the one we’ve all been waiting for, Chocolate Week! Beginning on the third Monday in October, Chocolate Week is a whole week dedicated to Chocolate. What chocolate will you celebrate with?