May 2010
| Date | Event |
| May 1st | Abolition of the Slave Trade Law UK Find resources on irespect |
| May 8th | National Liberation day (Czech) |
| May 9th | Europe Day: On 9 May 1950 the first move was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union. Spring Day for Europe: Lots of ideas, resources, activities and competitions for schools! |
| May 12th | World Fair Trade Day |
| May 13th | Stow Fair Find out more about the Fair from the Traveller Education Team on irespect. More links: |
May 13th |
Ascension Day (Christian) Well Dressing at Bisley, Gloucestershire. |
| May 17th - 21st | Walk to School Week |
| May 25th | African Liberation Day (Black Diaspora) |
| May 27th | Wesak (Buddhist) |
| May 28th - 31st | Quaker: Yearly Meeting |
May 31st |
Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill, near Gloucester - This custom has been going on for at least 200 years - and possibly much longer! It originally ensured the villagers' rights to graze sheep on the hill. |
| May 31st | Woolsack races, Tetbury. Another ancient Gloucestershire custom. |
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