Category Archives: Notable Dates
Winter Solstice
See how different nationalities at different festivals celebrate the point in the year when our earth finally starts tilting nearer the sun. The shortest day of the year and the turning point when daylight hours start to get longer.
Commemorating 217 Years Since the Battle of Trafalgar Day
Trafalgar Day is commemorated each year on 21 October, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which established Britain’s naval supremacy for over a century. Here we take a look at what happened on that important day, which took place 217 years ago, and explore some of the ways that it is celebrated both in the UK and around the world.
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and the times she visited Colchester and North Essex.
Seven Planets Bonanza Line-up
June 2022 is a bonanza month for sky-gazers. From 10th June until the end of the month, seven planets will line up; five of them visible to the naked eye.
2000 Years of Jubilees
In June 2022 The Queen marks a milestone which few monarchs have reached – after 70 years’ reign she will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. But what is the origin of the jubilee year?
World Chocolate Day
The cocoa bean was used in sacred rituals by the Mayans and Aztecs who believed it had divine properties. They used the valuable cocoa seeds and beans as currency. But why should 7th July be World Chocolate Day? Read on to find out more……………..
