Events

St Brigid's Day is traditionally recognised in Ireland as the first day of spring.

The Six Nations is an annual Rugby competition involving England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

National Storytelling Week is about sharing stories, parables, fables and legends with others.

Super Bowl LII will take place at  U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be the 52nd Superbowl.

Candlemas commemorates the ritual purification of Mary, 40 days after the birth of her son Jesus.

World Cancer Day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

Charles Dickens is much loved for his great contribution to classic English literature.

Celebrate Maths and help to raise money for NSPCC by taking part in Number Day!

Go Green Week is People & Planet's annual national week of action on climate change in schools, colleges and universities.

A day to remind everyone why it is important to stay safe online and how we can all do so.

Darwin Day is a celebration intended to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on February 12, 1809.

Valentine's Day is the traditional day on which people express their love for each other.

This special day encourages and celebrates random acts of kindness, encouraging people to 'pay it forward'.

International Mother Language Day is an observance that promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

World Thinking Day is a day of friendship, advocacy and fundraising for girls around the world.

A special event that raises awareness of the Fairtrade Foundation and the activities that it supports.

Find out more at www.schools.fairtrade.org.uk

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent starts: the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It's a day of penitence, to clean the soul, and a day of celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.