This month’s prize competition topic is World Food Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, is an annual worldwide day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. The focus of the day is to promote food as a basic and fundamental human right, […]
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E&D Competition of the Month: World Food Day (16 October)
World Heart Day! (29 Sept)
World Heart Day is celebrated on the 29th September each year and is a campaign where people around the work participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others! Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world today. You can find out more […]
Dog’s Trust urge owners to update microchipping information
Dog’s Trust is urging all UK dog owners to ensure their dogs’ microchip information is up-to-date. The message comes following the publication of the organisation’s Stray Dog Survey, which revealed that 181 dogs go missing every day. The research found that 69% of the microchipped stray dogs taken in by Local Authorities were not able to be reunited […]
Dog’s Trust urge owners to update microchipping information
Dog’s Trust is urging all UK dog owners to ensure their dogs’ microchip information is up-to-date. The message comes following the publication of the organisation’s Stray Dog Survey, which revealed that 181 dogs go missing every day. The research found that 69% of the microchipped stray dogs taken in by Local Authorities were not able to be reunited […]
Help CAW Edinburgh raise money for the CCLG!
Our team in Edinburgh are “going gold” this September/October, in aid of the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)! The team will be kicking off their fundraising efforts with cake sales on the 4th and 18th October. If you are in college on those days, treat yourself to a yummy cake and help raise money for an excellent […]
European Day of Languages (26 September) – Broaden your horizons, learn a language!
Learning a new language takes time and commitment, but offers a rewarding set of advantages to your mental health. Studies show that bilingualism improves memory, organisational skills and performance in other academic areas. The process of learning a new language can also help you to understand your own native language in more depth. Why not take on […]
Red Squirrel Awareness Week – Go Nuts for Squirrels!
This week is red squirrel awareness week! This once common species has been on the decline, with numbers in the UK falling from approximately 3.5 million, to an estimated 120,000 (15,000 of which are thought to be in England). Find out how you can help protect these wonderful redheads on the Wildlife Trust website. Why not […]
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
Each year, the world’s biggest coffee morning raises vital money for Macmillan Cancer Support to help people facing cancer. Almost everyone will have been affected by cancer – either on a person basis, or via a family member, friend or colleague. Last year alone £29.5 million was raised across the UK, and this year Macmillan […]
Puppy Farm Pups – What to look out for! (Puppy Farm Awareness Day – 19 Sept)
Today is Puppy Farm Awareness Day! Puppy farming is the mass commercial production of puppies purely for profit. Dogs and pups in puppy farms are often kept in dark conditions, left completely unsocialised and prone to infectious diseases. The puppies bred are then sold en-masse by dealers, with many dying soon after reaching their new […]
Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: September
Forgiveness When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices. You can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened and focus on moving forward. It’s easy to hold onto resentment, but studies show that forgiveness can lead to a range of health benefits. These include healthier relationships, […]