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Monday, 18 May marks the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah or 'The Month of the Pilgrimage'.

Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which the Ḥajj pilgrimage takes place, as well as Eid al-Adha.

Hajj is the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Every year, millions of Muslims from across the world make the journey.

Dhu al-Hijjah Mubarak to all who celebrate!

The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Selecta DNA are running a free tool marking kit session on Monday, 18 May from 9am to 11am at Wickes in Western Road, RG12 1NS.

There's no need to register, just come along and pick up a tool marking kit, register it and then walk away knowing that you have made your tools and livelihood safer from opportunistic thieves.

Paws at The Lexicon is taking place this May half-term, from Friday, 22 May to Monday, 1 June 2026, with funds being raised throughout in support of Guide Dogs.

There will be a range of free activities and interactive experiences for all ages including:

Tuesday, 26 May to Friday, 29 May: a dog agility course in Union Square, opposite Boots.

Tuesday, 26 May: a dog caricature artist creating personalised keepsakes in Union Square, opposite Boots.

Wednesday, 27 May: craft sessions and storytelling in Princess Square.

Thursday, 28, to Saturday, 30 May: face painting

Friday, 29 May: soft toy-only agility session for younger children.

Saturday, 30 May: children will have the chance to come and see Bluey at intervals throughout the day in Princess Square.

Saturday, 30 May: meet Guide Dogs volunteers and their amazing four‑legged friends in Princess Square.

All activities will be free and will take place between 11am and 4pm.

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11 to 18 May) is to take action.

Monday, 11 May - action for physical health

12 noon to 1pm: Exercise to music with Sport in Mind at Bullbrook Community Centre, sign up  to secure your place.

1pm: Walk for wellbeing. Meet at Bucklers Forest Community Hub.

Tuesday, 12 May - action for social support

10am to 12 noon: Connect over coffee at Brew Coffee Bar, Easthampstead Works.

11am to 1pm: Binfield Happiness Hub drop-in at Foxes Den Café.

1pm to 2.30pm: Young at Heart group – over 30s welcome at Starbucks, Princess Square.

Wednesday, 13 May - action against hardship

10am to 12 noon: Action against hardship service roadshow, Princess Square, Bracknell.

12 noon to 1.30pm: Managing stress information session at Bracknell Open Learning Centre.

Thursday, 14 May - action for wellbeing

11am to 1pm: Mindfulness activities at Bracknell Library.

4pm to 6.30pm: Action for wellbeing service roadshow at Forest Café, Time Square.

Friday, 15 May - action for happiness

11am to 1pm: Crowthorne Happiness Hub drop-in at Crowthorne Fire Station.

11am to 3pm: Action for happiness event Princess Square, Bracknell.

Sunday, 17 May marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

It raises awareness of the discrimination LGBTQIA+ people face worldwide and marks the 1990 decision to remove homosexuality from the World Health Organisation’s list of diseases.

IDAHOBIT is a reminder to stand against prejudice and support a more inclusive world for everyone. Every one of us can make a positive difference.

As is now tradition, Bracknell Forest will celebrate inclusion and equality at this year's Bracknell Forest Pride on Saturday, July 18.

Organised by Bracknell Forest Community Climate Action (BFCCA) with support from Bracknell Forest Council and sponsorship from Easthampstead Park, the summit will bring together residents, community groups, and local organisations to share progress, spark ideas, and celebrate practical climate action across the borough.

Bracknell Forest Council declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in September 2023, committing to net-zero CO2 emissions for the council and the wider borough as close to 2030 as possible.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bracknell-forest-community-climate-summit-2026-tickets-1986195035819