Peace One Day was established by Jeremy Gilley, and takes place on 21 September. Millions of people will celebrate the day around the
world. peaceoneday.org/
Friday, 13 September 2013
Peace One Day
Peace One Day was established by Jeremy Gilley, and takes place on 21 September. Millions of people will celebrate the day around the
world. peaceoneday.org/
Monday, 15 July 2013
St Swithin's Day
According to British folklore, the weather on St Swithin's Day - 15 July - is an indicator of the weather pattern for the next 40 days.
"St Swithin's Day if it dost rain, for forty days it will remain.
"St Swithin's Day if it dost rain, for forty days it will remain.
"St Swithin's Day if it be fair, for forty days 'twill rain no mair."
Swithin (sometimes spelt Swithun) was a Saxon Bishop of Winchester and legend has it that as he lay on his deathbed, he asked to be buried outdoors, at one with nature. For nine years, his wishes were followed, but then, in 971, the monks of Winchester decided to build the saint a shrine inside the cathedral. Heavy rain storms on 15 July hindered attempts to remove his remains indoors, and this was taken to be a sign of St Swithin’s displeasure at the move.
Swithin (sometimes spelt Swithun) was a Saxon Bishop of Winchester and legend has it that as he lay on his deathbed, he asked to be buried outdoors, at one with nature. For nine years, his wishes were followed, but then, in 971, the monks of Winchester decided to build the saint a shrine inside the cathedral. Heavy rain storms on 15 July hindered attempts to remove his remains indoors, and this was taken to be a sign of St Swithin’s displeasure at the move.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
This ancient stone circle was built as a place of worship, and the Summer Solstice has been celebrated at the site since prehistoric times.
Further details about arrangements for the solstice can be found on the English Heritage website.
Sunrise on the summer solstice is at 4.25am. Stonehenge closes at 8am that morning.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Annular Solar Eclipse
The annular solar eclipse of May 10 will be visible in certain parts of Australia and the islands of the Southern Pacific Ocean.
For all those outside these areas, it is possible to watch the solar eclipse live on Space.com, via the online Slooh Space Camera, beginning at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
For all those outside these areas, it is possible to watch the solar eclipse live on Space.com, via the online Slooh Space Camera, beginning at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Earth Day
Millions of people around the world will take part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.
This year’s theme is The Face of Climate Change. Participants can add their own photo to a mosaic of images of people, animals, and places directly affected by climate change. An interactive display of these images will be shown at events around the world, and will also be available to view online.
Follow the campaign on social media using the hashtag #faceofclimateMonday, 11 March 2013
EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics
The European Union is banning the sale of new cosmetic products containing ingredients tested on animals. The European Commission has ordered the ban to take effect immediately, in a move which has been welcomed by animal rights groups.
The ban on cosmetics containing animal-tested ingredients was first agreed some years ago, but originally left loopholes for certain tests to continue.
Monday, 18 February 2013
Interntational Women's Day
International Women's Day is on Friday 8 March - celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
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