#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today is the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek This week runs from the 11th to 17th May and was started by The Mental Health Foundation. It provides an opportunity for the UK to focus on achieving good mental health, and to raise awareness for mental health issues. The theme for 2026 is "Take Action" This Mental Health […]
It's #EndangeredSpeciesDay This day was created as a way to remind us of how fragile the existence of some animals, plants and insects is, and to encourage us to learn about why it is so important to protect these species. It is also a perfect time to learn about and celebrate the progress made to […]
This week is Dementia Action Week, and the theme again this year is diagnosis. According to The Alzheimer's Society, the biggest barrier to early diagnosis of dementia is the misconception that memory loss is a normal sign of ageing. This Dementia Action Week, take the time to learn the signs of dementia. According to the […]
WDHD 2026 Your Digestive Health: Chronic Diarrhea: Don't Flush the Signs Away Each year, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) celebrates World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) with a global public health campaign to raise awareness about the prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders. Chronic diarrhea is an often underreported and misunderstood […]
Volunteers Week takes place in June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities. Together they run hundreds of activities across the UK, which showcase and celebrate volunteers […]
