The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. This year, World Habitat Day will be celebrated on 3rd October 2011 and the Global Celebration will be hosted by the Government of Mexico.
The World Animal Day initiative was launched in 2003 and is quickly growing to become an international success story for the animals. World Animal Day presents such a wonderful opportunity for everyone who cares about animals to be seen standing united with animal advocates around the world in order to heighten public awareness of animal issues - an opportunity far too good to miss!
Britain's National Cupcake Champion 2011 has been announced - and the winning professional craft baker, who has been baking for less than a year, comes from Wales.
Boasting Madonna, Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and even Brooklyn Beckham amongst his clientele, Eric Lanlard, master patissier and twice winner of the prestigious Continental Patissier of the Year at the British Baking Awards, has earned himself an international reputation for superlative cakes with a global fan base.
This year's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight takes place 3rd-18th September 2011, highlighting the wealth of Scottish food and drink on offer to consumers. It encourages the food industry - from restaurants to retailers and caterers - to source and champion the country's quality produce.
Join in for some of the most exciting dates in London's food calender - MasterChef Live from 11-13 November 2011 at London Olympia - where John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be hosting a MasterChef experience like no other.
