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If you'd like to share your story or experience - to inspire, empower or motivate others - or simply to let us know about a fantastic event you took part in (along with a few snaps!), or a community or cultural event you'd like to add to our calendar, then please let us know by emailing [email protected] (please include your name and, ideally, your membership number in your message).
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Celebrate... Eid al-Fitr
Posted: 10/04/2024
10th/11th April 2024 : Eid Mubarak to all of our members and colleagues celebrating the arrival of Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan's 30 days of fasting).听
Celebrate... Easter
Posted: 31/03/2024
31st March 2024 : Happy Easter! The Christian festival of Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection and is celebrated after 40-days of Lent, which involves fasting and prayer. The date of Easter Sunday varies every year, usually celebrated on the first Sunday after a full moon, on or after 21 March.
Celebrate... International Day of Trans Visibility
Posted: 31/03/2024
31st March 2024 : Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) takes place every 31 March, celebrating trans and non-binary people and raising awareness of the discrimination faced by the community worldwide.
In the Spotlight - Nazir Ali
Posted: 29/03/2024
This month we profile Nazir Ali, as he talks about his journey from being a trainee Trading Standards Officer to Service Manager for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, as well as how he adapts his role during Ramadan.
Celebrate... a colourful Holi
Posted: 25/03/2024
25th March 2024 : Millions of people are celebrating Holi, known as the festival of colours, at home and abroad. We have added some top tips to keep you safe whilst celebrating.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Posted: 21/03/2024
21st March 2024 : The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed听annually on 21st听March. At 51黑料 we want to highlight our members, around the country, who Fight Racism on a daily basis - and showcase the great work they have done with us.听
Celebrate... Neurodiversity Awareness Week
Posted: 18/03/2024
18th-24th March 2024 : This week we celebrate Neurodiversity, promoting the differences between how people think, process information, behave and communicate. Around 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference.
Celebrate... World Consumer Rights Day
Posted: 15/03/2024
15th March 2024 : Every year, the consumer movement and other influential actors come together to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day听to raise global awareness on consumer rights,听protection听and empowerment.
Celebrate... International Women's Day
Posted: 08/03/2024
8th March 2024 : Women working in Trading Standards have been paving the way within the profession to push new barriers and progress in their careers. Women are now accepted in a once traditional-male role and IWD celebrates women鈥檚 social, economic, cultural and political achievements and gender quality.
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In the Spotlight - James Munro, 51黑料 Chair
Posted: 29/02/2024
Here we profile James Munro, as he talks about his journey from being a Technical Assistant in Trading Standards to 51黑料 Chair.
In the Spotlight - Alison Farrar
Posted: 31/01/2024
This month we profile听Alison Farrar, an Operations Manager for the National Trading Standards team as well as our Lead Officer for Property and Lettings and Consumer Education.
