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Thousands of books distributed to Metrolink commuters to promote mental health
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Manchester City Council and the National Literacy Trust distributed thousands of books across the Metrolink network and on buses to coincide with World Mental Health Day, encouraging passengers to read for 10 minutes a day to improve their wellbeing.
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- A total of 6,000 books were left on seats across the Metrolink network, with an additional 2,000 handed out on buses.
- The initiative was organised by Manchester City Council to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
- The giveaway featured various titles, including children's books like The Beano and The Gruffalo, Marcus Rashford's You Are a Champion, and novels by John Grisham and Michael Connelly.
- The campaign supports the National Literacy Trust's goal of encouraging people to spend 10 minutes a day reading to boost mental wellbeing.