National Walking Month
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
#Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve physical and mental health and stay connected to our #Community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. And by swapping a short drive for a short walk, you can also help reduce air pollution, congestion and road danger – and save yourself some money and keep active in the process!
Did you know that a 20-minute walk can reduce the risk of a number of preventable health conditions, including certain cancers, depression, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes?
Living Streets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day. From inviting friends and family for a walk to taking a post-work stroll, how many #Try20 tips can you do during National Walking Month?
Find out more about how you can get involved during the month here: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
#NationalWalkingMonth #NWM2026 #WalkOut

National Share a Story Month
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
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 2026, the theme of National Share a Story Month is Once Upon a Storytime. Running throughout May 2026, NSSM will shine a spotlight on the joy of reading aloud and the power of stories to bring people together. This nationwide celebration invites children, families, schools, and communities to connect through books, storytelling, and the spoken word.
Across the country Federation book groups and individuals run a whole host of events. Each year they are inspired by a specific theme and work with different organisations to provide people with resources and opportunities.
#NSSM2026 #LoveReading #NationalShareAStoryMonth #ReadingForPleasure
Find out more about the FCGB – https://fcbg.org.uk/
Source: National Share-a-Story Month – The Federation of Children’s Book Groups

Local and Community History Month
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
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 local history and for local people to get involved.
#LocalHistoryMonth #DiscoverHistory #History #HistoryForFun
Source & Discover More: https://www.history.org.uk/historian/resource/1567/local-and-community-history-month
