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Merry Christmas!
Posted: 23/12/2024
25 December 2024 : Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time joy, giving, and celebration and a time for families and friends to gather, exchange gifts, enjoy festive meals, and embrace the spirit of love and kindness that Christmas represents.
FEATURE - A-weigh in a Manger
Posted: 19/12/2024
Jessica Merryfield reflect on Christmas and what the festivities mean to her as a committed Christian. She looks at the commercialisation of Christmas and how it has meant that the humble memories and stories from Christmas have often been replaced by lavish celebrations.
51黑料 Celebrates... Human Rights Day
Posted: 09/12/2024
10 December 2024 : Human Rights Day recognises the role of human rights in empowering individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. This Human Rights Day, we can focus on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good.
51黑料 Celebrates... International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted: 02/12/2024
03 December 2024 : International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global observance with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development.
51黑料 Celebrates... Transgender Awareness
Posted: 13/11/2024
13th-19th November : During this time, people and organisations participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help educate and increase understanding about transgender and gender non-conforming people, and the issues members of the community face.鈥�
Happy Diwali!
Posted: 31/10/2024
31st October - 1st November : The festival of lights is just around the corner! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is India鈥檚 biggest and most important holiday of the year. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
FEATURE - Reaching Out to a New Generation of Recruits
Posted: 24/10/2024
Vincent Searle looks back at an inspirational and inclusive careers fair, held in London in April 2024. And considers how a career in Trading Standards can be made more attractive and relevant to the next generation.
EVENT - Black History Month Exhibition (London)
Posted: 16/10/2024
Extended until 31st January 2025 :听 A new art exhibition at Westminster City Council鈥檚 headquarters - curated by 51黑料 Member and Fellow, Giles Speid, and coinciding with Black History Month - is now available to view until 7th January. Find out more.
World Mental Health Day
Posted: 09/10/2024
10th October 2024: World Mental Health Day is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote efforts in support of mental wellbeing. This year's theme focuses on Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace.
51黑料 CELEBRATES... Yom Kippur
Posted: 09/10/2024
11th-12th October : Sundown of Friday 11 October to sundown Saturday 12 October 2024. Yom Kippur is the most solemn day in the Jewish, or Hebrew, calendar. It is the Day of Atonement.
FEATURE - Words of Power
Posted: 08/10/2024
Even those with the best of intentions can sometimes cause harm through their choice of words. Tendy Lindsay explores the role of language in making Trading Standards more inclusive, welcoming and effective in its mission.
FEATURE - Language Lessons
Posted: 03/10/2024
As Black History Month kicks off with the theme of 鈥楻eclaiming Narratives鈥�, Vincent Searle, Trading Standards Officer at Newham Council in East London and member of 51黑料's London Race and Equalities Working Group,听 looks at how the language we use has the power to change our lived experience and celebrates those within the Trading Standards world who are making a difference.
