Maritime Hashtag Minute – Sunday 18th January 2026

Each week, Ben Hopkinson looks back at what’s happened the past 7 days and what was trending on Twitter with the Maritime Hashtag Minute. This week’s #MaritimeHashtagMinute was #NationalYearofReading, a year long event which was launched on Tuesday. This year's theme is to bring reading closer to home: "from playlists and football matches to films, food and family time. It’s reading that fits how we live, not the other way around". View the Tweets below:

Today’s the day! 📚⚽️

The National Year of Reading 2026 kicked off earlier at The Emirates Stadium – home of @Arsenal. With a host of ambassadors ready to #GoAllIn2026 including @theowalcott, Nadia Shireen and @richardosman.

Read the full story: https://t.co/K0U4Ew3izb pic.twitter.com/CgEA2siVsW

— National Literacy Trust (@Literacy_Trust) January 13, 2026

A host of well-known figures, including footballer @leahcwilliamson and children's authors such as@frankcottrell_b will support The National Year of Reading 2026 to encourage people to read what they love. https://t.co/zXYmBj4M9n

— Lorelli - QE Insights (@Lorelli_Digest) January 13, 2026

Mrs. Phillips has launched our Year of Reading 2026 and we are all in! A special house point has been created which will lead to awards to those who develop their reading through 2026. https://t.co/15R2aR73XZ We will be running various challenges through the year for our pupils. pic.twitter.com/u48LLJUmxx

— Bredon Hill Academy (@BredonHAcademy) January 14, 2026

We’re ready to Go All In to support the National Year of Reading 2026 📚

This year is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen! Find out more here: https://t.co/viuIaa0Fr5#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026 pic.twitter.com/dNsCfq5O9s

— Headline Books (@headlinepg) January 13, 2026

Proud to support the National Year of Reading 2026. 📚 At the heart of the campaign is a simple but powerful idea: if you're into it, read into it. 📷 #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 pic.twitter.com/vQMnjPPcjH

— Eiry Rees Thomas (@EiryReesThomas) January 14, 2026

Our new reading spotlight is New year, New Hero. It’s time to Go All In as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. Our library is full of heroes from cape -wearers to masters of kindness, courage and resilience. #GoAllIn2026 #Wowwednesday @EnglishHubUK @WellspringAT pic.twitter.com/BuQYT1ffRz

— Littlecoates Academy (@LPAcademy16) January 14, 2026

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