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- Did you know that Britain is the country with the highest biscuit consumption in the world? According to industry research, we each eat about 500 biscuits a year. And the great biscuit dunking debate – over which biscuit holds up best when dipped in tea – can spark surprisingly passionate discussion. Biscuits have been part...National Biscuit Day – 29th May
- ‘I’ll take Manhattan’ was a popular song in 1929. ‘First, we take Manhattan’ was a popular song in 1987. But someone else got there first. For way back in May of 1626, ‘taking Manhattan’ was exactly what the Dutch colonist Peter Minuit, of the Dutch West India Company, did. It was 400 years ago this...I’ll take Manhattan
- All in the month of April Remembering Francis Bacon Remembering the musical genius of Richard D’Oyley Carte What’s orange, sticky and worth preserving? < National Parks Fortnight – 4th to 18th April International Day for Street Children – 12th April It’s National Pet Month International Jazz Day – 30th April National Gardening Week – 28th...Looking at Community (all articles) for April 2026
- It was: 400 years ago, on 9th April 1626 that Francis Bacon, philosopher and politician, died. He served as Attorney General of England and Wales (1613-17) and then Lord High Chancellor of England (1617-21). Known as the ‘Father of Empiricism’, as his works influenced the scientific revolution in Europe. 125 years ago, on 3rd April...All in the month of April
- Four hundred years ago, on 9th April 1626, Francis Bacon, philosopher and politician, died of pneumonia. He served as Attorney General of England and Wales (1613-17) and then Lord High Chancellor of England (1617-21). He was known as the “Father of Empiricism”, as his works influenced the scientific revolution in Europe. Although involved in high-end politics,...Remembering Francis Bacon
- It was 125 years ago, on 3rd April 1901, that Richard D’Oyly Carte, theatrical impresario, died. He built the Savoy Theatre and the Palace Theatre in London, managed some of the most important theatrical stars of the era, and founded a touring opera company. Best known now for his association with Gilbert and Sullivan, Carte operated during...Remembering the musical genius of Richard D’Oyley Carte
- This month sees National Marmalade Week (18th – 25th April). If you really want to celebrate, go to Dalemain Mansion and Gardens in Cumbria, where they hold the World Marmalade Awards & Festival. It celebrates, preserves and promotes artisanal marmalades, with thousands of entries. (Even Paddington Bear will be in attendance!) If you like marmalade,...What’s orange, sticky and worth preserving?
- This month would be a good time to visit at least one of our 15 National Parks, and to appreciate once again the role they play in conserving our environment and encouraging people to enjoy outdoor activities. Just some highlights: Oldest: The Peak District was designated as the first UK National Park in 1951. Largest...National Parks Fortnight – 4th to 18th April
- If you have children, you would find it unbearable to think of them abandoned and alone on the streets of a big city, struggling each day to simply survive. Which is why the International Day for Street Children is held each year, to raise awareness about the millions of children worldwide who must rely on...International Day for Street Children – 12th April
- April is National Pet Month (NPM), an annual initiative dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, and supporting UK pet charities. National Pet Month celebrates the companionship of our pets, educates owners on responsible care, and raises funds for pet charities. Pet owners are encouraged to share their pet stories/photos, host fundraisers, and to visit the National...It’s National Pet Month
- Jazz is a bit like marmite – you either love it or loathe it. For those who love it, look out for International Jazz Day at the end of this month. International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts worldwide to learn more about jazz and its roots, future and...International Jazz Day – 30th April
- Led by the Royal Horticultural Society, this annual premier UK celebration encourages everyone to experience the joy of gardening. Aimed especially at beginners, events and activities are run up and down the country, offering tips, events, and resources to promote the health, wellbeing, and environmental benefits of cultivating plants. The RHS provides expert tips, how-to...National Gardening Week – 28th April to 4th May