"Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. The last two years have been the most challenging we have faced and in 2020 our services were overwhelmed by people that are struggling and seeking support. This year our theme is Community. We have … Continue reading April is Stress Awareness Month
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International Women’s Day – 8th March
Will You Help #BeatTheBias #IWD2022 International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and … Continue reading International Women’s Day – 8th March
February is LGBT History Month
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Black History Month
Black History Month UK has been celebrated in October each year since 1987. The aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the heritage, culture, contributions and achievements of people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in the UK, and throughout the world. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter campaign, Black History Month UK … Continue reading Black History Month
Word of the Day – Benevolent
Word of the Day : May 25, 2022 Benevolent adjective buh-NEV-uh-lunt What It Means Benevolent means "kind and generous," or less commonly, "organized for the purpose of doing good." // The event's reception was courtesy of a benevolent anonymous donor. // They belong to several benevolent societies and charitable organizations. See the entry > BENEVOLENT in Context "I want to thank … Continue reading Word of the Day – Benevolent
Word of the Day – Dander
Word of the Day : May 24, 2022 Dander noun DAN-der What It Means Dander is a synonym of dandruff and is also used to refer to anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get someone's dander up." // Some people are allergic to pet dander. // The customer's disrespectful attitude got the waitstaff's dander up. See the entry > DANDER in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dander
Word of the Day – Mercurial
Word of the Day : May 23, 2022 Mercurial adjective mer-KYUR-ee-ul What It Means Mercurial means "changing often" or "characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood." It can also mean "having qualities of eloquence, ingenuity, or thievishness attributed to the god Mercury or to the influence of the planet Mercury." // The boss has a mercurial temperament when at jobsites … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mercurial
Word of the Day – Ad hoc
Word of the Day : May 20, 2022 Ad hoc adjective AD-HOCK What It Means Ad hoc means "concerned with a particular end or purpose" or "formed or used for specific or immediate problems or needs." // An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter. // There was an unexpected change of plans and ad hoc solutions had to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Ad hoc
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