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Month: September 2015
5 ways Hampshire Libraries can help you with Stoptober
Join 1000’s of smokers in the fight to quit this Stoptober, with a little help from Hampshire Libraries! Here are 5 ways your library can help you quit the habit... A wide range of self-help books to get you started on your journey, including the Alan Carr classic, and audiobook guides for those of you… Continue reading 5 ways Hampshire Libraries can help you with Stoptober
National Poetry Day – #thinkofapoem
National Poetry Day is taking place on the 8th October this year, and we want you to help us #thinkofapoem! National Poetry Day is a celebration of everything poetical, and it's a great excuse to bring everyone together, share ideas and express yourself! For it's 21st birthday this year, the theme is light, and the Forward… Continue reading National Poetry Day – #thinkofapoem
A walk in the woods
After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.
Rugby World Cup 2015
The 2015 Rugby World Cup is the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament is currently being hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Twickenham Stadium in London will host the final.
New words added to Oxford Dictionaries
. From YouTuber to fur baby and Grexit to manspreading, the latest update contains words from the worlds of social media and technology, as well as slang and topical terms. So sit back and enjoy our awesomesauce new words!
Battle of Britain Day
On Sunday, 15 September 1940, the Luftwaffe launched its largest and most concentrated attack against London in the hope of drawing out the RAF into a battle of annihilation. Around 1,500 aircraft took part in the air battles which lasted until dusk. The action was the climax of the Battle of Britain.
The longest reigning monarch in British history
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history
World Literacy Day – 8th September 2015
To mark World Literacy Day 2015, at Hampshire Libraries we want to share with you the importance of promoting the ability to read and write. There are 775 million adults in the world that can’t read or write to a basic everyday standard. At Hampshire Libraries we want to play our part in providing everyone… Continue reading World Literacy Day – 8th September 2015
Was your ancestor a soldier?
Was your ancestor a soldier?. Hampshire Record Office is running a workshop to show the many ways that they can help you research your ancestors who served as soldier.