With Eating Disorders Awareness Week 20th - 26th February 2012 nearly upon us - a survey of over 600 people by Beat - the leading UK eating disorders charity - has revealed that 65% felt bullying had contributed to their eating disorder. This is a 41% increase on a similar survey carried out by the charity in 2009 which campaigns around raising self esteem and more detailed research into the link between eating disorders and bullying.
Get ready to smile, laugh and read along. World Book Day is back on 1st March 2012 with a set of eight new children's books from Britain and Ireland's finest authors. Young people can pick one of the must-reads for free with a £1 World Book Day Book Token, which will be handed out in schools from January 2012.
Wine guru Olly Smith charms at Vinopolis this Valentine's... This February, Vinopolis, London's premium wine and spirit tasting destination invites you to join them for intimate 'meet the expert' wine tasting sessions with TV presenter, wine expert and foodie Olly Smith.
The nation will be poised to watch their garden birds at the end of January, for the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch 28-29 January. And the RSPB is appealing for more sets of eyes than ever before, from all around the UK, to step up for nature and help form a complete picture of the fortunes of garden favourites in the recent topsy turvey weather.
Mention Valentine's Day and you are sure to get a split reaction from those around you. But do we really need a dedicated day to remind us that we are in love or loved? And whose idea was it anyway?
With Food Allergy & Intolerance Awareness Week upon us (23rd to 29th January 2012), the national charity Allergy UK is looking to raise awareness not just of the physical effects of these conditions, but the social impact they have. Worryingly nearly a quarter of UK adults view sufferers of food allergies and intolerances as 'fussy' or feel that they use their condition as an excuse not to eat something.
