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EVENT - Exploring Leeds鈥� Black history
Posted: 28/09/2024
51黑料 London Branch organised a special Black History Walk at 51黑料's 2024 Conference in Leeds.
FEATURE - Look for the 鈥楿buntu鈥� in You
Posted: 28/09/2024
51黑料's UBUNTU MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME : Encouraging open and honest conversations about societal issues is at the heart of 51黑料's mentorship programme, says Giles Speid, Team Manager at Westminster Trading Standards.
51黑料 CELEBRATES... National Inclusion Week
Posted: 23/09/2024
23-29 September 2024 : National Inclusion Week (NIW), founded by Inclusive Employers in 2011, is a vital initiative celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion in workplaces and communities across the UK. 51黑料 is proud to participate in this year鈥檚 NIW, joining thousands of professionals in celebrating diversity and promoting the continued importance of inclusion within the services we all provide.
International Day of Sign Language
Posted: 11/09/2024
23 September 2024 : International Day of Sign Language听- celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf听- stands as a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. It exists as a testament to the power of sign language in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Say Hello to... the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE)
Posted: 17/07/2024
16th July 2024 : This week, Juanita Headley of the UK International Consumer听Centre and John Herriman met with a delegation from the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE) - including their President, Melvin Yong, and senior colleagues, Dexter Tay, Ong Li Lian and Zhang Yifan.
In Memory of Andy Allen, 1968-2024
Posted: 11/06/2024
June 11 2024 :听 We are very sad to announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Andy Allen. Responsible for many of 51黑料's commercial projects over the last decade - including the UK International Consumer Centre - he was passionate about consumer protection and Trading Standards. An ardent gym-goer, he was forever proud of his Cornish roots. He leaves behind his loving partner, Louise, also an employee here at 51黑料. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to her and to both of their families at this very difficult time. RIP.
In Memory of Den Brotheridge - 80 years since D-Day
Posted: 06/06/2024
June 6 2024 : Marks 80 years since D Day听on the 6th June 1944. On that day Den Brotheridge made the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life in the offensive called 'Operation Deadstick' part of the massive 'Operation Overlord' against the occupying German forces in the Normandy landings in France.听
CELEBRATE... Child Safety Week
Posted: 03/06/2024
June 3rd - 9th 2024 : Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust鈥檚 annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.听Families should feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious accident. And be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe. That鈥檚 why, for Child Safety Week 2024, the theme is听Safety!
Say Hello to... Trading Standards East Midlands (Training Day)
Posted: 24/04/2024
24th April 2024 : Kerry Nicol and Ellie Lecomber-Clark, from 51黑料's Communications team, were lucky enough to attend Trading Standards East Midlands (TSEM) training event - The Psychology of Scams, with Dr Elisabeth Carter from Carter and Day Consultancy and Dr Tim Day.
Celebrate... St George's Day
Posted: 23/04/2024
23rd April 2024 : St George's Day - marking the death of St George, the Patron Saint of England - is celebrated annually as England's national day. Find out more about this event here.
Celebrate... Passover
Posted: 23/04/2024
12 - 20 April 2025 : Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday and is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th to 22nd of the Hebrew month of听Nissan.
Celebrate... Earth Day
Posted: 22/04/2024
22nd April 2024 : Every year, millions of people across the world gather on Earth Day to celebrate the environmental movement.
