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 […]
It's Children’s Book Week! An annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Running from May 4th-10th 2026 Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the country participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, celebrating at home, […]
Deaf Awareness Week is a national campaign focused on improving understanding, accessibility and communication with deaf people. The theme for Deaf Awareness Week 2026 in the UK is ‘Right to understand – Together, we break barriers". Why deaf awareness matters Most organisations want to be inclusive — but staff are often left guessing how to communicate […]
In celebration of World Asthma Day 2026, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”. GINA emphasizes the need to ensure that people with #Asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential both for controlling the underlying disease and treating […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed on May 8th every year. The day is observed worldwide to raise awareness about #OvarianCancer and acknowledge the suffering of people with ovarian cancer and the efforts of their families. Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries and spreads to other organs, including the lungs, stomach, lymph nodes, and liver. […]
World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that #Lupus has on people around the world. Every day, more than 5 million people worldwide struggle with the often debilitating health consequences of lupus, a potentially fatal autoimmune disease capable of damaging virtually any part of the body, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, […]
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 […]
