Organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups, National Share a Story Month is an annual event designed to celebrate the fabulous world of children’s fiction and to inspire a love of reading by sharing stories. In 2025, the theme of National Share a Story Month is Saving the World, One Book at a Time. The […]
May is Local and Community History Month! The aim of the month is to increase awareness of local history and promote history in general to local communities helping to encourage everyone to participate. Activities happen across the UK and include trips, library exhibitions and local lectures. It is a great way for groups to highlight […]
September 2025 Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month What do #Leukaemia, #Lymphoma, and #Myeloma have in common? They’re all blood cancers. According to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society, more than 1.5 million people today are living with or in remission from blood cancer. Blood cancers are a complex group of diseases. Advances in treatment are helping […]
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. The month is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer in children. You can do your part by wearing the gold ribbon ?️ Every day in the UK, 10 children and young people will receive the devastating news that they have cancer. Of those 10, two will not survive. Of those lucky enough […]
This October is ADHD Awareness Month. Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and social skills — these are among the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects millions of people. ADHD Awareness Month, sponsored by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, highlights the latest research and clinical studies with the goal of bringing more […]
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to #KnowYourNormal. It's always best to get anything unusual checked by a doctor early on. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of […]
The ethos of Black History Month is to educate people on the achievements and contributions African and Caribbean heritage peoples have made to the UK’s history and culture. Black History Month UK was the brainchild of Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a special projects officer at the Greater London Council. He wanted to boost the self-esteem of Black […]
As always, this month is Movember ! On average, men die 5 years earlier than women, and this needs to change. One of the reasons for this may be men's tendency to turn a blind eye to unusual symptoms to avoid a visit to the doctor. Don't let complacency stop you from enjoying an otherwise […]
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