Every National Coming Out Day, we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ.) This year, marks the 32nd anniversary! Celebrate all who have come out as LGBTQ every person who speaks up changes hearts, minds, creates new advocates for equality.
WHO recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October . This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is mental health for all. Exercise and connection of roller derby can go some way to supporting good mental health. Another good reason to join DCRA post Covid!
On International Day of Older Persons' we'd like to introduce Age Against the Machine! An over 40s roller derby community based in the UK. They can field women's, men's and co-ed teams, for all levels. Challenge us! Check them out: https://t.co/DAIbPRGVhP
Celebrate Black History Month by remembering the contributions and achievements of roller derby players of colour, starting with Darlene Anderson in 1958. Shades of Skate provides safe online spaces and connect roller derby and quad skaters of colour.
Roller derby is known for being a sport with a heart. This WORLD HEART DAY, 29 September, think about how you can look after yours. Maybe take up a cardiovascular sport... like roller derby! We would love to have you join us, so PM us and we'll update you on our next intake.
Peekaboo, bisexual friends- we see you! Bi identities are frequently made invisible or dismissed as something that doesn’t exist. Join in the online celebrations here: https://t.co/r5WbZMY6k1 and find out why this day is so important here: https://t.co/4jrfKYlay4
Sadly, COVID means no Oktoberfest this year. But there is nothing to stop us celebrating with a Bavarian beer and a bratwurst! And maybe catching up on a Bear City Roller Derby bout (the first German WFTDA affiliated team).https://t.co/NAwj2kYpVW
One great thing about derby is the collaborative running of the sport. The International Day of Democracy highlights freedom, human rights and genuine elections. This 15th September, celebrate democracy with our Captain (voted in with no Russian involvement).
One great thing about derby is the collaborative running of the sport. The International Day of Democracy highlights freedom, human rights and genuine elections. This 15th September, celebrate democracy with our Vice Captain (voted in with no Russian involvement).
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY, September 10th, is an opportunity to focus public attention on the needs of people at risk of suicide, suicide attempt survivors and people bereaved by suicide. Light a candle near a window at 8 PM to show your support for suicide prevention.
Not all heroes wear skates. But Sarah does! A paramedic and Angels skater she's the perfect person to remind us it's 999 (Emergency Services) day! Thanks for everything you do, on and off the track! https://t.co/kVOpFr2TYP
The 8th of September was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy. This year why not celebrate by picking up a roller derby book? Let us know in the comments what you think of our selections.
The exact origins of World Beard Day (7th September) are unknown; some evidence suggests Vikings had a special day for glorifying beards as far back as 800 AD. This early incarnation typically involved the ransacking of neighbouring towns by groups of heavily-armed bearded men.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. For further information you can go to https://t.co/88VEWwSjuJ
Started by the Bat Conservation Trust,29-30th August 2020 marks International Bat Night. For further information and ideas to celebrate and support these nocturnal cuties, check out the link below. https://t.co/2bQOWJDs4n
Woot woot! Skate night. A socially distanced outdoor skate at Newton Aycliffe. If you would like to join us please drop us a DM and we will let you know the details about our next intake when we are all able to skate safely together indoors again. Hope to see you there!