Past Events

This page lists previous events that have occurred on the calendar.

These international days, weeks and months are highlighted in the monthly sections below.

Sites should be aware of these important dates, and can get ideas and learn from previous events, when making future plans.

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Previous events


January 2025

1 - 31

Dry January

Dry January is an annual campaign organised by Alcohol Concern, encouraging a completely alcohol free lifestyle for a total 31 days with the aim to raise awareness of alcohol consumption and healthy living.

December 2024

12

Christmas Jumper Day

Every year, Save the Children organises a fundraiser called Christmas Jumper Day – this is a great opportunity for anyone to donate to a great cause and have fun whilst doing so!

November 2024

17 - 23

Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest road safety event, coordinated annually by Brake and involving thousands of schools, organisations and communities each year.

 

7

Irish Construction Awards

Royal Convention Centre, Dublin

The Irish Construction Industry Awards recognises, encourages, and celebrates original and innovative contractors, businesses, teams, consultants, and projects that demonstrate excellence in the built environment. CCS is a proud Partner of the Awards.

October 2024

18

Wear It Pink Day

Wear it Pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK and is organised by Breast Cancer Now, a charity dedicated to research into preventing breast cancer, catching it earlier, and treating the disease properly at every stage to ensure it takes as few lives as possible.

September 2024

27

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Macmillan

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest charity fundraising event.

Where people across the UK raise money to help change the lives of people affected by cancer.

August 2024

1

Cycle to Work Day

This is a national event aiming to encourage everyone to take to two wheels and cycle to work for at least one day to promote active travel and healthy living.

June 2024

10 - 16

Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week encourages men to share stories and talk about their problems.

1 - 7

Volunteers’ Week

This week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK.

Many use this week to support members of their workforce to volunteer in the local community.

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