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SAUNDERS EVENTS
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SAUNDERS EVENTS

Saunders Events is proud to offer an extensive range of event decorations tailored for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, bridal showers, weddings, and more. We are deeply passionate about event styling and entrepreneurship, Striving to be your premier choice for LED lights and numbers, as well as bespoke balloon displays. Serving the West Midlands and the wider UK, our team is eager to alleviate your planning stress. We invite you to get in touch, allowing us to transform your event into an unforgettable experience. Many of our products are uniquely crafted, featuring exceptional items such as our radiant light-up numbers, letters, backdrops, and props. Unit 9 Sydney Road Birmingham B9 4QB +447931268442 [email protected]
THE YEW TREE PUB
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THE YEW TREE PUB

A WARM AND FRIENDLY WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITORS FROM MANAGEMENT AND STAFF BROOKVALE RD, WITTON, BIRMINGHAM     B6 7AS                            Tel 07530107609, 0121 824 6813 Bus routes to The Yew Tree Pub: Number 7 bus from Colmore Row in Birmingham City Centre. Number 11 bus outer circle. Our opening times Monday to Thursday        12 noon till 11pm Friday and Saturday          12 noon till Late Sunday                     &nbs...
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Progress
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Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Progress

Gettyimages The roots of Black History Month can be traced back to the early 20th century when Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian, and educator, embarked on a mission to ensure that the historical achievements and contributions of Black Americans were recognized and celebrated. In 1926, he initiated the concept of Negro History Week, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals who played pivotal roles in the abolition of slavery and the advancement of civil rights. Negro History Week quickly gained popularity and became an annual tradition. Over time, it evolved into Black History Month, officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Today, Black History Month is celebrated not only in ...
What is World Food Day and why is it important?
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What is World Food Day and why is it important?

Wednesday 16 October is World Food Day. It's a day organised by the United Nations to raise awareness about hunger around the world. This year's theme is 'foods for a better life and a better future'. The UN says there's around 733 million people facing hunger in the world, because of a number of different factors. When was World Food Day started? The day is run by the UN - United Nations - which is a big organisation that was set up to maintain peace around the world. World Food Day started officially in 1979 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Agriculture is a word that means farming and growing food. The Food and Agriculture Organisation started earlier, in the 1960s, to provide food assistance all around the world. A few years later, they decided to have ...
The First Black Man To Own A Farm In UK History – From Jamaica to the Buckingham Palace
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The First Black Man To Own A Farm In UK History – From Jamaica to the Buckingham Palace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3X_wD9pI-g Meet Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, the UK’s first Black farmer and a true trailblazer in British agriculture. In this video, we explore his inspiring journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a successful farmer and entrepreneur. Known as the “Black Farmer,” Wilfred has not only broken barriers in the farming industry but has also launched his own brand of specialty foods, which has become a household name across the UK. Join us as we uncover his story, the challenges he’s faced, and the legacy he continues to build. Perfect for those interested in farming, Black British pioneers, and stories of resilience.
The Stoptober Challenge: Quit Smoking in 28 Days
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The Stoptober Challenge: Quit Smoking in 28 Days

Quitting smoking is difficult, and for the average daily smoker, it can take 30 or more quit attempts before they successfully stop smoking. [1]While this figure can look daunting, don’t let it put you off – just because stopping smoking is tough, doesn’t mean you can’t do it. If you need a bit of motivation to help you along your quitting journey, why not take part in the Stoptober challenge? Run by the NHS and Public Health England every October, the Stoptober smoking challenge encourages smokers to give up the habit for 28 days. 2.3 million people have made quit attempts since the campaign’s launch 10 years ago, making it the nation’s biggest quit smoking attempt.[2] So, if you are one of the 7 out of 10 smokers that want to quit smoking,[3] keep reading to learn what the S...
Sandwell Metropolitan Hospital
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Sandwell Metropolitan Hospital

The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has been granted the go ahead from the Trust board that will run it to open on 6 October this year. Speaking following the historic meeting Trust Chairman Sir David Nicholson commented: “This is truly a key moment for our patients, people, and population as we know that this winter, we will be delivering emergency care in an environment which exceeds expectations and delivers benefits in wellbeing both for patients and our staff. “Our board carefully considered extensive information about all aspects of the programme to deliver the new hospital safely. We are assured of the clinical safety, patient, and staff experience case for opening and transferring patients. “These key milestones mark the final steps in our journey towards opening...
What are the problems with the UK visa system for care work?
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What are the problems with the UK visa system for care work?

Financial exploitation Foreign workers say they have faced financial exploitation amid attempts to ease chronic staff shortages in the sector. UK care agencies accused of exploiting foreign workers caught in debt traps. ‘He didn’t have a contract for me’: the Indian care workers who paid agents to work in Britain. Dozens of foreign workers in social care in the UK say they have faced financial exploitation, paying thousands of pounds to secure full-time jobs and often finding little or no work available when they arrive. Jumped Experts say the number of such cases has jumped in recent years after the government relaxed the visa system for care work in an attempt to solve chronic staff shortages. What is happening, and why? Why are so many people arriving on care visas...