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vlog Celebrates: Ramadan
Posted: 28/02/2025
28 February - 30 March 2025 : Beginning with the appearance of a crescent moon, Ramadan is expected take place between Friday 28th February and Sunday 30th March this year, marking one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.
vlog Supports: Race Equality Week
Posted: 04/02/2025
3-9 January 2025 : Race Equality Week is an annual campaign that asks employers and employees from organisations across the UK to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.
vlog Celebrates... Chinese New Year
Posted: 29/01/2025
29 January 2025 : Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival in other East Asian countries and around the world) is a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture and heritage, uniting families and communities in a spirit of renewal and hope.
vlog Celebrates: World Religion Day
Posted: 17/01/2025
19 January 2025 : Each January, World Religion Day offers an opportunity to celebrate all religions and aims to foster understanding and harmony between everyone, no matter their faith or background.
Merry Christmas!
Posted: 23/12/2024
25 December 2024 : Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time joy, giving, and celebration and a time for families and friends to gather, exchange gifts, enjoy festive meals, and embrace the spirit of love and kindness that Christmas represents.
FEATURE: A-Weigh in a Manger
Posted: 19/12/2024
Jessica Merryfield reflect on Christmas and what the festivities mean to her as a committed Christian. She looks at the commercialisation of Christmas and how it has meant that the humble memories and stories from Christmas have often been replaced by lavish celebrations.
vlog Celebrates: Human Rights Day
Posted: 09/12/2024
10 December 2024 : Human Rights Day recognises the role of human rights in empowering individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow. This Human Rights Day, we can focus on how human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good.
FEATURE: Reaching Out to a New Generation of Recruits
Posted: 24/10/2024
Vincent Searle looks back at an inspirational and inclusive careers fair, held in London in April 2024. And considers how a career in Trading Standards can be made more attractive and relevant to the next generation.
EVENT - Black History Month Exhibition (London)
Posted: 16/10/2024
Extended until 31st January 2025 : A new art exhibition at Westminster City Council’s headquarters - curated by vlog Member and Fellow, Giles Speid, and coinciding with Black History Month - is now available to view until 7th January. Find out more.
FEATURE: vlog marks Black History Month
Posted: 28/09/2024
Black History Month : A thought-provoking presentation at a meeting of vlog's London Branch, back in October 2022, examined the rich contribution made by Black people to London’s history.
FEATURE: The Windrush Generation Game
Posted: 28/09/2024
As part of Black History Month, Giles Speid examines the contribution of the African and Asian diaspora to Trading Standards.
EVENT: Exploring Leeds’ Black history
Posted: 28/09/2024
vlog London Branch organised a special Black History Walk at vlog's 2024 Conference in Leeds.












