October 2026 Diversity, Wellbeing & Environment Calendar

30 September 2026

October 2026 Diversity, Wellbeing & Environment Calendar

This month’s activities are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger, reflect on the importance of looking after our wellbeing, and consider how our everyday actions can positively impact the environment. By engaging with these themes, you can develop a greater understanding of different perspectives, build awareness of the support and respect that everyone deserves, and recognise the role we all play in creating a more sustainable future. Together, these topics encourage us to be inclusive, compassionate, and responsible, helping to create a positive learning environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.

Learner Challenge: As you explore this month’s topics, choose one area that particularly interests you and take a positive action linked to it. This could be learning something new about a culture or awareness campaign, trying a wellbeing activity, or making a small environmentally friendly change in your daily routine. Share your reflections with your assessor, mentor, or fellow learners and consider how this experience could support both your personal development and your professional practice.

Every small action counts. We encourage you to get involved, start conversations, and make the most of these opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a more inclusive, healthy, and sustainable future.


You will find some more key dates for October below:


Secure your place for the next live webinar in the RHG GROW Academy, covering an Introduction to Project Management – Virtual Workshops – RHG (rhgconsult.co.uk)

WORKSHOP NAMEDATETIME
Introduction to Project Management13th October, 202609:00-12:30

Watch out for some new micro learning courses coming soon, to support you on your learning journey with RHG Learner Resources:


Finally, here are some more observances to note:

Date (2026)Observance
2-3 OctoberShemini Atzeret: JudaismA closing festival following Sukkot focused on prayers for rain.
3-4 OctoberSimchat Torah: JudaismCelebrates the conclusion and restart of the annual Torah reading cycle.
11-120 OctoberNavaratri: Hinduism A vibrant nine-night festival honoring the divine feminine and Goddess Durga.
17-21 OctoberDurga Puja: HinduismCelebrates the victory of Goddess Durga, coinciding with the latter days of Navaratri.
20 OctoberDussehra/Vijayadashami: HinduismThe culmination of Navaratri and Durga Puja, marking the triumph of good over evil.
20 OctoberSri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Day: SikhismCommemorates the day Guru Gobind Singh Ji bestowed guruship upon the holy scriptures.
31 OctoberSamhain: Pagan/WiccanA seasonal festival marking the end of the harvest and the start of winter and also the origins of what we now call Halloween.

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