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February of course, is known for St Valentine\u2019s Day, Shrove Tuesday 9 but unusually it\u2019s in March this year) and every four years the 29th or leap day. The month however, has some other notable and often less well known associations. <\/strong><\/p>\n In Wenvoe in addition to our many groups and community activities, on Saturday 16th we have the St Mary\u2019s Church annual fun quiz.<\/p>\n In Wales, The Crickhowell Walking Festival <\/strong>begins on February 24th and features 89 guided walks. There is something for everyone, from short and level walks in the Usk Valley, to harder routes which take walkers through some of the most magnificent scenery to be found in Wales.<\/p>\n February is also Black History Month<\/strong>. This is observed annually in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands and the United States (where it is known as African-American History Month). California and Missouri take this further, celebrating Rosa Parks Day <\/strong>in honour of the civil rights campaigner. The day is celebrated on her birthday, February 4th, while in Ohio it is celebrated on the day of her arrest in December.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Among the less celebrated dates is Rare Disease Day<\/strong>, held on the last day of February. Established in 2008 by \u2018The European Organisation for Rare Diseases\u2019 this aims to raise awareness of the issue and to promote access to treatment and research.<\/p>\n International Stand Up to Bullying Day <\/strong>on the last Friday of February, takes place in schools, workplaces, and organisations in around 25 countries. Participants sign and wear a pink \u2018pledge shirt\u2019 to take a visible, public stance against bullying.<\/p>\n International Polar Bear Day <\/strong>is celebrated every February 27. It is organised by \u2018Polar Bears International\u2019 to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bears. The day encourages people to reduce their carbon output by turning down their thermostat, driving less or getting energy efficient insulation in their houses. On the day, zoos encourage conservation and visits to polar bear exhibits.<\/p>\n Ending on a lighter note is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day<\/strong>, on the first Saturday in February. It was invented in 1966 by Florence Rappaport in Rochester, New York. The mother of six created it on a snowy February morning, when her children complained there was nothing to do. Not surprisingly perhaps, her off-spring loved the idea and reminded her of it the following year. A tradition began which spread across the world thanks to Florence’s grandchildren, who travelled extensively. As a result celebrations have been recorded as far and wide as China, New Zealand, Nepal, Israel and Honduras.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February of course, is known for St Valentine\u2019s Day, Shrove Tuesday 9 but unusually it\u2019s in March this year) and every four years the 29th or leap day. The month however, has some other notable and often less well known associations. 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