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Stories of hope: Meningitis Now at 40

Join us at our 40th anniversary photography exhibition, as we tell 40 stories of hope – and look ahead to a future where nobody in the UK dies of meningitis, and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

A collage of three images: Left, a person in a blue coat stands confidently in front of colourful panels. Centre, a family in sports attire stand in a room with a framed jersey. Right, a person in a pink shirt stands proudly in a pink room.

Every member of the Meningitis Now family has a story to tell. Over the past 40 years, we have heard countless stories of lives lost and lives changed forever by meningitis. Stories of grief and of sadness. But also stories of determination, of resilience, of beating the odds. Above all, they are stories of hope.

Join us in our 40th year as we tell 40 stories of hope – through a unique photography exhibition featuring portraits of 40 people from Meningitis Now's past and present.

Each story represents a unique perspective – from survivors who have overcome the challenges of meningitis, to families and supporters who have shown incredible strength in the face of loss. We also celebrate the impact made by scientists, doctors, volunteers and others connected to the charity. Working with photographer Carmel King, the exhibition aims to build awareness, inspire action and celebrate the remarkable stories that embody Meningitis Now’s legacy of hope and resilience.

The exhibition will be touring the UK and we hope you will join us at one of the following venues. As well as viewings during the day, we have a series of evening viewings and would be delighted if you could attend. No RSVP is needed for Shrewsbury, Guildford and Birmingham. For Edinburgh, Nottingham and the evening reception in Birmingham we kindly ask you to RSVP using the form below.

Edinburgh

Tuesday 6 October 2026, 10am or 2pm

Evening reception: Tuesday 6 October, 6-8:30pm

Edinburgh Printmakers, Castle Mills, 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP

Birmingham

Thursday 8 to Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11am to 5pm (excluding Sunday)

Evening reception: Wednesday 7 October, 6-8pm

Library of Birmingham Foyer, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2ND

Nottingham

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 10am or 2pm

Evening reception: Tuesday 20 October, 6-8:30pm

Player Hall, Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED

Guildford

Monday 2 to Friday 6 November 2026

University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

Gloucester

Monday 9 to Tuesday 24 November 2026

Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX

Shrewsbury

Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 January 2027

Shrewsbury Theatre Severn, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT

A huge thank you to Irwin Mitchell, GSK, Parmenion and Stroud District Council Culture Fund, whose support has made this exhibition possible.

Complete the form below to join us at 'Stories of hope: Meningitis Now at 40'