World Animal Day – 4 October 2023  

World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and its mission is to raise the status of animals to improve global welfare standards. Its establishment in 1931 was a way of highlighting endangered species but has since grown to encompass more elements of animal welfare and awareness. October 4th was chosen as it coincides with the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi who was a saint well known for being an animal lover, but World Animal Day is not affiliated with any religion and is celebrated across the world.   

World Space Week – 4 – 10 October 2023 

Established in 1999 by the General Assembly of the United Nations, World Space Week celebrates the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.

Black History Month – October 2023

Black History Month 2023: Celebrating our Sisters, Saluting our Sisters, and Honouring Matriarchs of Movements  

Black women have been at the heart of social justice movements throughout history, courageously battling oppression and advocating for change. However, their accomplishments have frequently been neglected or forgotten. Black History Month 2023 offers a significant opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of black women by focusing on honouring the matriarchs of movements and saluting our sisters.