Religion in England and Wales

It's always good to know your facts.

That's why this Office for National Statistics video is useful as it gives a nice snapshot about people in England and Wales from 2011.

“My Guide” Volunteers needed

My Sight Nottingham is looking for people who want to make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Nottinghamshire and they are now recruiting volunteers to spend a few hours a week with service users for up to six months.

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BBC Gay Archive

In 1967, homosexuality was partially decriminalised in England and Wales. Since then, terms like 'clause 28', 'the age of consent' and 'civil partnerships' have become part of the political language in the fight for gay rights.

In this collection, the BBC chart the story so far for gay and lesbian equality in the UK. Many of the programmes reflect the language common at the time when they were first broadcast and illustrate the changing attitudes towards homosexuality in the last 50 years.

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Choice Unlimited

18th October 2013,Nottingham

Choice Unlimited is a UK wide roadshow on independent living. Aimed at disabled people, older people and carers, Choice Unlimited showcases the diverse information, services, products, ideas and innovation that are available to support independent living.

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Proud to be Gay!

20th November 2013, Arnold

This one-day course is for workers from any organisation with little or no knowledge about Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual issues who want to learn more.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

When: 09 September 2013
Where: Maharashtra

Ganesh Chaturthi - 'Ganesh Chaturthi', is a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Widely celebrated in India, especially in Maharashtra, on account of Lord Ganesha's divine visit to the earthly realm in the month of Bhadra, falling in August/September, this festival sees huge advance preparation. Also known as 'Ganesh Jayanti', this popular festival ends with immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol in rivers and lakes amidst full rejoicing.

Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana / ראש השנה

Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), (literally "head of the year"), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe"), celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. It is described in the Torah as יום תרועה (Yom Teru'ah, a day of sounding [the Shofar]).