18 - 22 November 2019 World Nursery Rhyme Week is a fantastic time to have some fun with nursery rhymes; through song, dance and play.Did you know through singing nursery rhymes together you can help your child's development and bond with them? Even if you're singing skills aren't the greatest, or you feel you can't… Continue reading World Nursery Rhyme Week
November 2019 World Vegan Month celebrates how accessible and beneficial a vegan diet can be. It is a chance to showcase your favourite vegan recipes, cooking tips and more! What is vegan? Being vegan means that you do not eat food products from animal origin, which includes dairy products and eggs. People choose to become… Continue reading World Vegan Month
9 November 2019 marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall that divided East and West Berlin. History behind the wall As the Second World War ended Germany's land was divided. The east of Berlin went to the Soviet Union and the west went to the United States of America and Great Britain.… Continue reading 30 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
October 2019 Do you know much about where you come from? Or who your ancestors were? Family History Month encourages us to find out about our past and with Hampshire Libraries you can start that journey, and for free! Digital Resources - Ancestry and Find My Past Using a Hampshire Library computer, which is completely… Continue reading Family History Month
Whether you're looking for an event, activity or just some books - your local libraries have something on this half term. All our libraries run regular groups and activities for children and families - almost all of these continue during the school holidays! Most of which are drop in; so there's no need to book,… Continue reading October half term 2019
Menopause - that time in a middle aged woman's life when her period stops, she can no longer become pregnant naturally and hot flushes are a regular thing; right? Not quite. There are four big misconceptions about the menopause, in this blog we'll have a closer look at them and we'll also show you how… Continue reading The menopause – a library blog
14 - 20 October 2019 National Adoption Week is all about raising awareness of how the adoption process works and to find more loving families for children who really need them. Adopt South: Who can adopt? Essential requirements Aged 21 years and over. They are looking to talk to individuals who can provide a home… Continue reading National Adoption Week
World Mental Health Day is held on Thursday 10 October. This year focuses on men's health and suicide prevention. What is mental health? Mental Health is our social, emotional and physiological well-being. It can affect how we think, feel and act, which is why it is so important that we look after it. Key Facts… Continue reading World Mental Health Day
14 - 20 October 2019 Get Online Week, by the Good Things Foundation say: "Get more out of life online! 5.3 million people have never been online in the UK and there are 11.9 million people who don’t have the essential digital skills to navigate life and work. This October partners, volunteers and communities will come together… Continue reading Get Online Week
October 2019 Public Health England say: "Launched in 2012, Stoptober is the 28-day stop smoking challenge from PHE that encourages and supports smokers across England towards quitting for good. Stoptober is based on the insight that if you can stop smoking for 28-days, you are five times more likely to be able to stay quit… Continue reading Stoptober
