Anti-bullying week backed by cambridgeshire housebuilder’s book donation

In recognition of Anti-Bullying Week (11^th to 15^th November), Cambridgeshire housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated a collection of books to Alconbury Weald Library.

B&DWC - Natalie from Alconbury Weald Library reading some of the new books with Sophia and mum Victoria

The library, which is located next to the developer’s Alconbury Weald development, received a range of books by Usborne Publishing, which aim to support children’s mental health.

Founded by Anti-Bullying Alliance, Anti-Bullying Week encourages the discussion of the stigma around bullying with the aim to enable everyone to live happy and healthy lives.

This year’s theme is ‘Choose Respect’, following a consultation with teachers and children who wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.

Among the books donated by David Wilson Homes were titles including ‘The Unworry Book’ by Alice James, ‘All About Feelings’ by Felicity Brooks and ‘Social Media Survival Guide’ by Holly Baithe.

Many of the books include interactive features to help the children express their feelings and relieve anxiety.

Natalie Leigh‑Brown, Community Development Lead at Alconbury Weald Library, said: “Children’s mental health is so important and these books are a great way to help children and their parents navigate a path through these difficult subjects.”

Will Phair, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, said: “We hope that these books will encourage all children living in and around Alconbury Weald to consider their own mental health, and also the feelings of others in their everyday life.

“Anti-Bullying Week is an initiative we are proud to support, and we delighted to help local libraries and schools within our community with tools to help stop bullying.”

David Wilson Homes is currently building a selection of two to five bedroom homes at Alconbury Weald, staring at £299,995.

The development will be surrounded by over 700 acres of green space including 200 acres of woodlands, play areas and a 155 acre country park, making it ideal for residents who enjoy exploring nature.

For commuters, the development offers excellent road links to Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford. As well as this, just a short drive away commuters can take advantage of Huntingdon Railway Station where London St Pancras is accessible in little over an hour. For more information about developments in the county, visit the website at David Wilson Homes in Cambridgeshire.