Author: homealonesimon

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National Lottery Community Fund Award 2024

We are pleased to announce we were successful with our application to the Community Fund. This money covers a two year period permitting better budgeting and longer term planning.

All our volunteers are over-the-moon with this result, which is a sign that they care passionately about all our disabled and older wanting to understand how to access digital support.

Safer Internet Day 2024

Each year safety internet day covers a new theme. This year the theme is Inspiring Change”. which covers making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.

Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’.

Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on change online, this includes covering:

  • Young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology
  • Using the internet to make change for the better
  • The changes young people want to see online
  • The things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

Free Safer Internet Day 2024 Education Resources now live
Link to Safer Internet Day website.

Celebrating all Simon’s Globally

On 8th December 2024 I, along with many others Simon’s, observe this day. Here in some interesting information. I even got a free pizza from my local restaurant when the manager found out about it.

This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about National Simon Day (2023) 🗓️ that no one tells you about. National Simon Day is celebrated on December 8th.

Among the information you’ll find below: the history of National Simon Day, activities to do on and how to observe this holiday, as well as interesting facts you may want to know about National Simon Day.

📅 What day is National Simon Day 2023?

In 2023, National Simon Day is on Friday, December 8th. It is the 2nd Friday in December; in 2024, it is Sunday. There are 360 days until the next observance. You also can explore all the exciting details and facts about December 8, 2023, that you might not be aware of.

National Simon Day takes place annually on December 8th to honor individuals named Simon worldwide. Simon is commonly a boy’s name and those bearing this name are believed to possess a deep sense of mysticism and spiritual awareness, operating on a unique level compared to others. Simons often prefer solitude to delve into philosophical, theological, and spiritual matters in their quest for ultimate truth. They possess keen insight and may appear enigmatic, as if privy to knowledge others cannot grasp. Simons perpetually strive to understand the inner workings of individuals.

📜 National Simon Day History

Since 1880, the name Simon has been recorded on the United States government’s naming charts. It was quite popular in the early 1900s but gradually lost popularity over time. By the 1960s, it had reached its lowest point on the charts and was rarely used. However, over the past four decades, Simon has been making a comeback, although it still hasn’t reached its peak popularity from the 1880s.

Simon has an English sound to it, similar to names like Oliver, Owen, Ewan, Gavin, and Liam. Many parents choose the name Simon for their sons because they find it appealing. Simons are often seen as attractive and confident men. The name Simon can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Simeon, Jacob’s second-born son, is mentioned in the book of Genesis. Another Simon is listed as one of Christ’s apostles in the New Testament. This Simon is believed to be Jesus’ brother and was known for his strong religious beliefs and desire to free Israel from Roman rule.

✅ National Simon Day Facts

🔖 The journalist
Simon Beckett is a renowned writer and journalist hailing from Britain.

🔖 The businessman
Simon van den Bergh was a well-known Dutch entrepreneur.

🔖 The pianist
Simon Barere, a renowned pianist hailing from Russia, was widely recognized for his musical talents.

👍 Why Is National Simon Day Important

Simon is a daring name. When it is called out, you cannot ignore it since it is quite noticeable.

We appreciate that there is more than one way to spell your name, Simon. It can be used as a first, middle, or last name.

Simon is a strong, unmistakably male name. We appreciate the macho vibe it exudes.https://www.birthdaydetails.com/national-simon-day/