by WRA Admin | Sep 30, 2016 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
October Campaign – Stoptober At the White Ribbon Association we have always promoted the annual Stoptober campaign, an ideal opportunity for smokers to quit for 28 days throughout October. The support available to smokers help them give up has never been more...
by WRA Admin | Jul 1, 2016 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
July Campaign – ‘Fun in the Sun’: Holiday Safety Our July campaign is underway, and this year we are focussing on holiday safety and having fun in the sun! For some people holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax, and overindulging on alcohol is par...
by WRA Admin | Jun 1, 2016 | WRA Blog
The White Ribbon Association has supported No Smoking Day for many years. This important annual event, co-ordinated by the British Heart Foundation, has been encouraging smokers to quit since 1984. We have been recognised for our work during No Smoking Day for...
by WRA Admin | May 27, 2016 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
June Campaign – New Psychoactive Substances Awareness As festival season approaches, our June campaign focusses on the impact of new psychoactive substances (NPS). Referred to in the media as ‘legal highs’, NPS continue to be a concern for health...
by WRA Admin | May 23, 2016 | WRA Blog
Back in January this year we were selected to take part in the Asda green token scheme at our local store in Shirley Parkgate. Each month, three charities and deserving organisations are chosen to receive green token nominations by shoppers in their local Asda...
by WRA Admin | May 4, 2016 | WRA Blog
The UK government have today announced new legislation which will ensure all tobacco products are sold in plain, standardised packaging, following the example set by Australia in 2012. Other countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and Norway are...