Diversity, Wellbeing & Environment Calendar

02 October 2023

Diversity, Wellbeing & Environment Calendar

October 2023

October is upon us and with it the clocks are set to change. On October 29th the clocks go back by one hour, giving us an extra hour in bed and preparing us for the colder months when the sun sets earlier and days get significantly shorter.

Halloween is also at the end of the month and with the wet summer months, pumpkins are set to be even bigger this year, so be sure to get plenty of recipes on stand by from World Vegetarian Day.

Days of significance are on the calendar below but we are also going to delve deeper into three ‘Awareness Months’ through our Social media channels.  Black History month will be highlighted, along with Breast Cancer awareness month and ADHD awareness month.  There are many celebrities and famous educators that we can draw on for inspiration and courage, so do follow us on social media so you don’t miss their stories.


Our GROW Academy is delivering an ‘Introduction to Project Management’ one day workshop in December, which learners continue to give great feedback on – book a free place here – Virtual Workshops – RHG (rhgconsult.co.uk)


Below are some more observances and their meanings:


Navaratri
(Hindu)
15-24thThe Navaratri Festival lasts for 9 nights and ten days and is a commemoration of the Goddess Durga and her defeat of an evil demon. The festival is a time for reflection and meditation and connection to the spiritual. As well as spiritual connection, Navarati is a time for celebration, feasting and dancing.
Vijayadasham
(Hindu)
24thA major Hindu Festival observed at the end of Navaratri.
Daylight Savings Time ends29thClocks are turned back by one hour and we revert to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
All Hallows Eve31stAll Hallows’ Eve, is observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints Day. Find out more about the origins of Halloween here Halloween | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts | Britannica

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