A Thought for March

March is named after the Roman god of war and was originally the first month in the early (ten-month) Roman calendar. It is a ‘special’ month as the 3^rd celebrates World Book Day created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1995. It is also the month that starts ‘Daylight Saving Time’ — ‘Leap into Spring’ and the beginning of warmer weather.

Being host to World Book Day reminds us of the importance of reading.   For many people, reading is a way of life. However, we all have different tastes. Some of us like to read about our favourite celebrities or learn about ancient history, whereas others may like fictional books — horror stories, thrillers, crime or how about some romance? Whatever your taste in reading, much pleasure can be had by reading just one book. Imagine what one book a week can deliver.

There are many ways to enjoy World Book Day. One way is to encourage others to read or an adult reading to a child while at the same time teaching them how to read. As well as being host to World Book Day and British summertime, March the 8^th is International Women’s Day. Once again, happy reading to one and all.

B.W. 

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