Nick Hayes B.1972 - D.2021

This is a story of our son, Nick taught English and Film for 22 years in Kent Secondary schools. He spent his time nurturing the students writing but always had ambitions to write himself. Recently he left teaching to work as a youth worker. With more time to himself, he developed his blog, show casing his poetry and prose. He enjoyed participating in local spoken word events. Nick's first experience of mental illness was when he was 25 and led to a diagnosis of bipolar disease. In 2016, following severe stress at work, he experienced a breakdown and spent two weeks in hospital.

Nick battled with his bipolar and sadly died from suicide in April 2021.

Nick leaves behind his wife and two children, his parents, two brothers and extended family; as well as many friends.

Nick will not be forgotten and lives on in the memory of all who had the privilege of knowing him