The Wokingham Borough Observatory can help you explore local data and information that are relevant to these events in July:
28 June to 2 July 2023: Eid al-Adha – This festival is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Look at the Population & Demographics report for information on the Muslim population in the Borough.
3-9 July 2023: Alcohol Awareness Week – The Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment for Berkshire West in 2022, available on the Needs Assessments and Further Resources page, shows that alcohol is the third biggest risk factor for illness and death in this country. On the Data Explorer, search for “Admission episodes for alcohol-related conditions”; this figure for every 100,000 population is one way to understand the impact of alcohol on our population’s health.
8 July 2023: Wokingham Pride Day – The 2021 Census was the first national census to ask a person’s sexual orientation and gender identity. To find data in Wokingham Borough, use keywords such as “sexual orientation” or “gender identity” in the Data Explorer.
18 July to 17 August 2023: South Asian Heritage Month – This is a time to celebrate the heritage of people with roots in the South Asian countries. Use the Population & Demographics map to map different ethnic groups by neighbourhoods in the Borough.
28 July 2023: World Hepatitis Day – Sharing injecting equipment can spread blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment for Berkshire West in 2022, available on the Needs Assessments and Further Resources page, has data and information on the interventions available.