Hey there you raging legends...

The trainers are back OUT! I repeat, the trainers are BACK OUT!

Obviously that means there is another good reason afoot (afoot, geddit??!)

This September, I’ll be taking on the Test Way Walk to support Solent Mind, our local mental health charity. As lots of you know, I'm part of the workplace wellbeing training team at Solent Mind and I've also volunteered here and been helped by Solent Mind services. I've seen Solent Mind from pretty much every angle and I'm consistently blown away by all the good stuff that goes on here.

Like many of my colleagues, I have my own experiences of mental health challenges. These have been with me for most of my life - and with the right support and self care, I am able to live with a high level of wellbeing. I am surrounded by good people, excellent support and I know what works for me to keep me well. I am lucky.

Mental health affects us all, and too many people struggle without the support they need. Solent Mind works across our community to change that, offering counselling, peer support, crisis support, youth services, workplace training, and someone to turn to when life feels too heavy.

Every donation, no matter the size, genuinely makes a difference. It helps fund our services and community outreach. It helps Solent Mind be there for someone at the exact moment they need it most. It saves lives.

If you can, please donate to my page and help Solent Mind continue their vital work. Together, we can make sure no one in our community has to face mental health problems alone.

Thank you for supporting my challenge.