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Netball Day: A Brief Introduction to Netball

Hi all! Today’s instalment explores both the rules and history of the popular sport, Netball. I’m sure most of you have heard of the sport, if not then this is a great place to begin. Let’s start with some context. Netball originated in America, and was evolved in 1892 from the early version of Basketball. The first World Championship was held in Eastbourne, England 1963. Moreover, it was first played in the Commonwealth Games in 1990, in Auckland. Netball was developed, at first, as a game predominately played by women and girls. However, its position has evolved enormously, and is played by boys, girls, women and men, all around the world. Unfortunately, although the sport is incredibly popular it is still not a sport performed at the Olympics.  The rules are fairly simple. Two teams, consisting of seven players, play the ball sport. Although Netball is heavily influenced from Basketball players are forbidden to dribble the ball on the court. Nevertheless, like Basketball,
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Volunteering with US

Hi all, If you would like to volunteer with us then please email us here - nameotd.volunteering@gmail.com We specifically need writers, researchers and artists If you would like to create art, do writing or research about different topics for us - Find out what days are available and what needs doing via this spreadsheet -  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a4U2v7_vmwhqCDSCirT8gaW-2tVJQTD-lKpooVw0T2E/edit?usp=sharing Thanks NOTD

Take your Kids to Work Day

Hi all, It's take your kids to work day. The best day for all parents around the world. We have come up with some rules for this day. They are as follows. Plan the Day - Make sure you can actually entertain your kids Make sure your company participates in the day before bringing in your 30 kids and 2 step sons. STAY CALM!!!!!! Do your work. This is important because you may get the sack if you don't Give your children food and work to do. Have rules - for instance, don't toilet paper the bosses office HAVE FUNNNN!!! NOTD

Name of the Day - Calendar Suggestions

Hi, Today we bring a new and exciting idea. We want you to contribute to the Name of the Day calendar. We also want you to do some research on that day to help us write this blog post each day. To contribute please fill in the form at the bottom of the blog. Or click this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8GHfelkZIkO661EKlAMBDQnPp6jrtYpEdSziareAdRSwaQw/viewform?usp=sf_link NOTD

World Juggling Day

Hi, Today it is world juggling day. A day for school children to have a reason to chuck things in the air and not get told off.  Q: Who is the toughest guy at the circus? A: The juggler, of course, because he's got the most balls. The best way to celebrate this day is to just juggle. If your experience then you could juggle with dangerous items like knives or dogs. If you have never juggle then NEVER START WITH KNIVES . Trust me. Writing this today was quite difficult. Did You Know That the earliest record of juggling objects dates back to 15th century Egypt? NOTD

International Bath Day

Hi, Todayy is international bath day.  It's nice to see the most relaxing activity a person can do has a day you can celebrate it. To celebrate it why not go and have a long and relaxing bath. Full of bubble but if you don't like bubbles then don't. NOTD

Red Rose Day

Hi, Today is red rose day. It's all about the love and romance today. Red roses have been cultivated for over 5000 years ago in China. Red roses in Greece and Rome were a luxury item for a long time.  For a while, roses were used in the medicinal and religious purposes. Although the Rose did loose popularity in europe when Christianity became a more known religion. The best way to celebrate is to buy yourself or somebody else some roses and you could even plant some in your garden. Did You Know That the phrase  sub rosa , meaning secrecy, comes from the practice in ancient Rome of leaving a rose outside a door during a confidential meeting? The Rose indicated that those in the room did not want to be disturbed. Also, it is world meat-free day today. So why not for dinner - lunch - breakfast eat some vegetables and meat substitutes. NOTD