February 2010 Event Ideas

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WOW (World Orphan Week)

8^th - 14^th February 2010

World Orphan Week is a chance for everyone to make a difference to orphaned children around the world by raising money and awareness for SOS children.

In February 2010, you can support WOW by wearing something wacky, extravagant or just plain out of the ordinary.

If you would like more information about World Orphan Week, please visit www.worldorphanweek.com

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Chinese New Year

14^th February 2010

14th February 2010 will welcome in the next Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger!

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Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day

16^th February 2010

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent begins.  Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year and falls between February 3^rd and March 9^th.

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St Valentine's Day

14^th February 2010

Valentine's Day is a day of love that is celebrated on 14^th February.  Valentine's Day is traditionally the day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending cards, chocolates, flowers and gifts.

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National Nest Box Week

14th - 21st February 2010

National Nest Box Week aims to get as many people as possible to put up next boxes to help breeding birds and other wildlife. Starting on St Valentine's Day, it's the time we remind ourselves to provide homes for dozens of species, from Blue Tits to Barn Owls.

If you would like more information about National Nest Box Week, please visit http://www.bto.org/nnbw/index.htm

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Fairtrade Fortnight

22^nd February - 7^th March 2010

Fairtrade Fortnight is a good opportunity for everyone to think about where their food comes from and how they can help people in poorer countries. 

For this year's Fairtrade Fortnight why not join in The Big Swap? For two whole weeks swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff.  There are lots of things that you can buy that are fair trade, from fresh fruit to sports balls.  There is a wide selection of products all you have to do is look for the fair trade logo.

If you would like more information about Fair Trade Fortnight, please visit
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/
thebigswap/about_the_big_swap