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CTSI Supports: Sign Language Week
Posted: 13/03/2026
16 March - 22 March 2026 : Sign Language Week, marked as an awareness week for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL), is celebrated annually in March to commemorate the first time BSL was acknowledged as a language in its own right by the UK Government on 18 March 2003. It aims to celebrate and educate about BSL and ISL, to encourage more people to start learning it.
CTSI Celebrates: Ramadan
Posted: 16/02/2026
17 February - 19 March 2026 : Beginning with the appearance of a crescent moon, Ramadan is expected take place between Tuesday 17 February and Thursday 19 March this year, marking one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.
CTSI Celebrates: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted: 02/12/2025
03 December 2025 : International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global observance with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development.
CTSI Supports: Transgender Awareness Week
Posted: 12/11/2025
13 -19 November : During this time, people and organisations participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help educate and increase understanding about transgender and gender non-conforming people, and the issues members of the community face.
CTSI Supports: Remembrance Sunday
Posted: 07/11/2025
9 November 2025 : Remembrance Sunday is held as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
CTSI Celebrates: Inter Faith Week
Posted: 07/11/2025
November 9 - 16 2025 : Each November, communities across the UK come together to mark Inter Faith Week - a vibrant celebration of the country’s rich tapestry of faiths and beliefs.
CTSI Supports: Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted: 20/10/2025
November 2025 : Men's Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual focus, held each November, running alongside Movember and Internationals Men's Day. This month-long initiative aims to shine light and address the mental health challenges men face.
Happy Diwali!
Posted: 13/10/2025
20th October - 21st October : The festival of lights is just around the corner! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
CTSI Supports: World Mental Health Day
Posted: 08/10/2025
10th October 2025 : World Mental Health Day is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote efforts in support of mental wellbeing. This year's theme focuses on Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.
CTSI Supports: Yom Kippur
Posted: 01/10/2025
1 - 2 October 2025 : Sundown of Wednesday 1 October to sundown Thursday 2 October 2025. Yom Kippur is the most solemn day in the Jewish, or Hebrew, calendar. It is the Day of Atonement.
CTSI Supports: International Day of Sign Language
Posted: 19/09/2025
23 September 2025 : International Day of Sign Language - celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf - 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.
CTSI Celebrates: Navratri
Posted: 19/09/2025
22 September - 2 October 2025 : Navratri (nine nights) is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Navratri typically falls between September and October around harvest time and, as the name implies, this festival is celebrated for nine days. Navratri is also known as Durga Puja.
