2021, the year of the (Metal) Ox, begins 12 February 2021 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and ends 30 January 2022. The Ox is the second of all Chinese zodiac animals (to arrive at Jade Emperor's party after the rat jumped off the Ox's back and came first!) and is associated with the Earthly Branch […]
The first radio signal is attributed to Guglielmo Marconi in Italy in 1895. Radio continues today for vital communications and as a platform for democratic discourse. It is the most widely consumed medium worldwide. Reaching diverse audiences, radio is an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and be heard. 2021 marks the […]
Valentine's Day (Saint Valentine's Day, Feast of Saint Valentine) originated in 496 AD as a Western Christian feast day honoring early Christian martyrs, and has evolved into a cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love globally. In the 14th and 15th centuries, notions of romantic and courtly love flourished, and were associated with […]
The aim of International Book Giving Day is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible and to increase children's regular access to and enthusiasm for books. Donate your books to a charity or drop them off at Graduate House and we will ensure that they get to an appropriately placed […]
Bridge Night is held every Wednesday of the month and is not restricted to Members of the Association. Players of all levels are most welcomed, with novices given full support from the friendly and more experienced players. Contact Graham at this email for more information and to book in. Please feel free also to call […]
Social development and justice are important to achieve and maintain peace and security within and among nations, and will not be attained in the absence of peace, security and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Globalisation and interdependence give opportunities through trade, investment, capital flows and technology advances for world economic growth and improved […]
Observed since 2000, International Mother Language Day celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies, peace, tolerance and respect for others. Globally, 40 per cent of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand; and every two weeks a language, and thus an entire cultural and intellectual […]