World Teachers' Day commemorates the 1966 adoption of the 'Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers', this sets the benchmark regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and the standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment and teaching and learning conditions. The day celebrates how teachers are transforming education but also reflects on […]
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event to support people living with cancer.
Halloween originates from Pagan festivals held at the end of October. People believed that, on this date, the spirits of the dead come 'alive' and walk amongst the living.
Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This is celebrated across the UK with bonfires and fireworks displays.
World Children's Day was first established in 1953. The national day aims to promote international togetherness and improve children's welfare. For more information, click the link here.
A shopping holiday that traditionally started in the US has now become the most anticipated shopping day of the year all over the world. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices and often open early or close late. Cyber Monday is on the following Monday, which is the continuation of Black Friday but specifically encourages […]
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. On Small Business […]
Bank holiday for Scotland only.
The most magical night of the year.
Merry Christmas to all our CMJ members and staff.
Boxing Day
Happy New Year's Eve to all CMJ members and staff.