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FEATURE - 51黑料 marks Black History Month
Posted: 28/09/2024
Black History Month : A thought-provoking presentation at a meeting of 51黑料's London Branch, back in October 2022, examined the rich contribution made by Black people to London鈥檚 history.
FEATURE - The Windrush Generation Game
Posted: 28/09/2024
As part of Black History Month, Giles Speid examines the contribution of the African and Asian diaspora to Trading Standards.
EVENT - Exploring Leeds鈥� Black history
Posted: 28/09/2024
51黑料 London Branch organised a special Black History Walk at 51黑料's 2024 Conference in Leeds.
FEATURE - Look for the 鈥楿buntu鈥� in You
Posted: 28/09/2024
51黑料's UBUNTU MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME : Encouraging open and honest conversations about societal issues is at the heart of 51黑料's mentorship programme, says Giles Speid, Team Manager at Westminster Trading Standards.
51黑料 CELEBRATES... National Inclusion Week
Posted: 23/09/2024
23-29 September 2024 : National Inclusion Week (NIW), founded by Inclusive Employers in 2011, is a vital initiative celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion in workplaces and communities across the UK. 51黑料 is proud to participate in this year鈥檚 NIW, joining thousands of professionals in celebrating diversity and promoting the continued importance of inclusion within the services we all provide.
International Day of Sign Language
Posted: 11/09/2024
23 September 2024 : International Day of Sign Language听- celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf听- stands as a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. It exists as a testament to the power of sign language in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
September is... World Alzheimer's Month
Posted: 03/09/2024
September 2024 :听World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September, where听people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.
Say Hello to... the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE)
Posted: 17/07/2024
16th July 2024 : This week, Juanita Headley of the UK International Consumer听Centre and John Herriman met with a delegation from the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE) - including their President, Melvin Yong, and senior colleagues, Dexter Tay, Ong Li Lian and Zhang Yifan.
51黑料 CELEBRATES... Disability Pride Month
Posted: 28/06/2024
July 2024 : July is Disability Pride Month -听an opportunity to raise awareness and have positive conversations about disability in the workplace, and a chance to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities.
In Memory of Andy Allen, 1968-2024
Posted: 11/06/2024
June 11 2024 :听 We are very sad to announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Andy Allen. Responsible for many of 51黑料's commercial projects over the last decade - including the UK International Consumer Centre - he was passionate about consumer protection and Trading Standards. An ardent gym-goer, he was forever proud of his Cornish roots. He leaves behind his loving partner, Louise, also an employee here at 51黑料. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to her and to both of their families at this very difficult time. RIP.
In Memory of Den Brotheridge - 80 years since D-Day
Posted: 06/06/2024
June 6 2024 : Marks 80 years since D Day听on the 6th June 1944. On that day Den Brotheridge made the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life in the offensive called 'Operation Deadstick' part of the massive 'Operation Overlord' against the occupying German forces in the Normandy landings in France.听
CELEBRATE... Child Safety Week
Posted: 03/06/2024
June 3rd - 9th 2024 : Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust鈥檚 annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.听Families should feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious accident. And be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe. That鈥檚 why, for Child Safety Week 2024, the theme is听Safety!
