{"id":2418,"date":"2014-03-20T00:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T00:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2016-01-21T12:06:56","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T12:06:56","slug":"national-stationery-week-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/national-stationery-week-2014","title":{"rendered":"National Stationery Week 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2419\" alt=\"World War One soldier writing home\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ww1-soldier-writing-home.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ww1-soldier-writing-home.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ww1-soldier-writing-home-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the hardships of the trenches of World War I, what kept our soldiers going?<\/p>\n<p>In horrible circumstances, handwritten letters from loved ones back home helped lift men\u2019s spirits.<\/p>\n<p>And even today, handwritten letters have great emotional significance. No one wants a love letter by email \u2013 it needs to arrive by snail mail, written by hand.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s National Stationery Week 2014 from 31 March to 6 April \u2013 and the focus is on writing by hand. \u00a0The week reminds us that writing \u2013 and the ability to write \u2013 is as important as ever.<\/p>\n<p>NSW organiser Chris Leonard-Morgan said that letter writing and stationery have a special place in our hearts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReceiving a handwritten note is becoming a rare treat, and one that many young people are yet to experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPenning a letter is as good for the sender as it is for the recipient, lifting spirits and inspiring creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a few ideas for celebrating National Stationery Week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write a letter or card to a relative or friend, and show you care.<\/li>\n<li>Treat yourself to a new pen or notebook \u2013 or even both! \u00a0You can never have too much stationery, and it makes you feel good!<\/li>\n<li>Encourage youngsters to write a card or letter to their grandparents or a friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a teacher, focus on the importance of good handwriting to your pupils and include some fun handwriting-themed activities in class during the week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the hardships of the trenches of World War I, what kept our soldiers going? 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