Category: Celebrations & Holidays

Celebrations & Holidays

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June, so, unlike Christmas Day for example, it is not on the same date […]

Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June, so, unlike Christmas Day for example, it is not on the same date every year. It is not a public holiday and as it is on a Sunday, people do not take time off work to celebrate it.

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It is a day to honour your father or step-father, perhaps with a thoughtful treat, outing or visit. Handmade Father’s Day gifts are often made by children in schools and nurseries, or in voluntary clubs such as the Girlguiding and Scouting movements. On the day, families may make a special effort to go out to restaurants or to family leisure attractions.

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23/10/2018
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Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day in the UK is a day for thanking and paying respect to organisations such as the British Army, the […]

Armed Forces Day in the UK is a day for thanking and paying respect to organisations such as the British Army, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines for what they do. It takes place on the last Saturday of June. Until 2009 it was known as Veterans’ Day, which was established in 2006.

There is a main event at a different venue each year, as well as local events throughout the UK. These consist of parades, fly-pasts, displays, performances, demonstrations and information tents. Some types of supervised activity whereby children can handle weapons, albeit safely, have been criticised by anti-war groups. Nevertheless, the aim of the Day is to promote an appreciation of the service and, in some cases, sacrifice provided to our country.

The website gives details of planned events.

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17/10/2018
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