RSPCA Week has been running every year since 1995 to raise income for - and awareness of - the extensive work the RSPCA does. Over £320,000 was raised last year by loyal supporters and the next RSPCA Week runs from Monday 30th April - Sunday 6th May 2012. This year RSPCA vice-president and actor Brian Blessed is helping to raise awareness and support for RSPCA Week because he, like us, believes animals deserve better.
RSPCA Live is the charity's biggest ever digital campaign and will be launched through RSPCA's online profiles in the run up to RSPCA Week, on the weekend of 28th - 29th April 2012. With live Q&A sessions, behind the scenes stories and fun, shareable content about the RSPCA's work, it will give people the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of what they do.
As marathon madness takes over the Capital get set for the next urban adventure to combine fitness with exploring London's iconic landmarks - the second annual Soldier Challenge on 19th May 2012. ABF The Soldiers' Charity is inviting London-lovers to compete in the Soldier Challenge, a test of logistics and planning, as well as fitness and fun.
The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun. In 2012 The Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June and, as announced by Buckingham Palace, The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee.
Wallace & Gromit join celebrity mum Javine to celebrate the launch of The BIG Breakfast with children at Richard House Children's Hospice in London and invite people across the UK join The BIG Breakfast takes place from the 20th - 27th April to raise thousands of pounds for sick children in hospitals and hospices.
English Heritage is thrilled to announce that the much-loved Summer Picnic Concerts at Audley End House and Gardens will go ahead as usual this summer. English Heritage has teamed up with independent concert producers, Portal Events Ltd to deliver a fantastic line-up of musical stars and the concerts will take place from Friday 3rd August to Sunday 5th August 2012.
