I’m doing my 20th Great North Run this year, and would like to raise some awareness and funds to support a local event.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve raised money for some of the ‘big name’ charities. This year, it’s something a little closer to home.

“Walk nd Talk” is a weekly event that encourages people from all ages to meet, walk and have the opportunity to talk through their issues in a non-judgmental environment.

The event is in it’s early days, and I feel if we could raise some funds for them, it could help them in establishing and in the foundation process: Publicity, refreshments, support – anything that could help.

This is volunteer led, and the feedback so far has been very positive.

Mental Health has rightly been put into the public spotlight in recent times.

Recent figures indicate there are approx 18 suicides per day in the UK.

A cup of coffee, a chance to meet and talk with like-minded people in the right surroundings might, just might, help someone.

It’s worth a shot….