April
April may bring unexpected showers but don't just think of it just for rainy days and 'April Fools' there's lots going on in this month to get anyone planning a campaign excited.Â
28 March to 05 April 2009 Spring MoonWatch
This week will offer good opportunities for viewing the first quarter Moon and also the planet Saturn. It is anticipated that many events organised by local astronomical societies, science centres etc will take place during this week
5 April - 5 May 2008 National Pet Month
National Pet Month, supported by Iams, is run by a charitable trust, unique in bringing together animal welfare charities and professional bodies with the common goal of improving the welfare of pets.
National Autism Awareness Month
 1 - April Fools Day
2 April 2008 - International Children's Book Day
Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, 2 April, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books.
5 April 2009 - Palm Sunday (Christian)
6 - 18 April 2009 Edinburgh Science Festival
Gives the children of Edinburgh and Scotland experiences of science that are inspiring and confidence building and to engage all of society in the wonder and value of science.
7 April 2009 - World Health Day
Each Year on 7 April, the world celebrates World Health Day. On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives.
9 April 2009 - Maundy Thursday (Christian)
Christian observance of the first Lord's Supper during Holy Week.
10 April 2009 - Good Friday (Christian)
Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus and related events.
12 April 2009 - Easter Sunday (Christian) easter egg
The most holy of Christian sacred days. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion.
21 April 2009 - Queen Elizabeth's Birthday (actual date and a private celebration) The Queen celebrated her 80th birthday in 2006
20-26 April 2009. - Global Campaign for Education Action Week
Global Campaign for Education started in 1999. School fees have been dropped in many countries, millions more children can now go to school and the UK has just pledged $15 billion to education, which gives real promises that education for all might become a reality
22 April 2009 - Earth Day
Earth Day is a name used for two different observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere. These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. The United Nations celebrates Earth Day each year on the vernal (March) equinox; while a global observance in many countries is held each year on 22 April.
23 April 2009 - St George's Day (Christian) (England's Patron Saint and National Day)
Christian remembrance of a person who, in the 4th century, was a martyr and became an ideal of martial valour and selflessness. Legend of killing a dragon is connected with this patron saint of England.
23 April 2009- World Book and Copyright Day
By celebrating this Day throughout the world, UNESCO seeks to promote reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. Books and reading are as important today as ever. 23 April: a symbolic date for world literature for on this date and in the same year of 1616, Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.
23 April 2009 - Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
25 April 2009 - World Malaria Day
26 April 2009 - Flora London Marathon
27 April to 3 May 2009 RSPCA Week
A major fundraising and profile raising opportunity for the Society's branches located throughout England and Wales.
29 April 2009 - International Noise Awareness Day
The League for the Hard of Hearing is once again spearheading a special effort to inform the public of the necessity of creating a quiet home, school and recreational environment.
 29 - International Dance Day
Among the goals of the Dance Day are to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance in all systems of education, from primary to higher.
