A first timer’s view of Willfest – Wow! What a great day !
Such fun, what an experience! From Charlotte Chambers: I had absolutely no idea what to expect from Willfest25. This was my first ever time attending the event, let alone volunteering or performing. On top of that, the event had scaled up massively since the previous year, going from the CEO of the charity’s back garden […]
World Mental Health Day in Morrisons in Ilkeston
October 10th at Morrisons gave us more reasons for good conversations From Helen Vickers: On Friday 10th October, we took WGTF to Morrisons in Ilkeston to promote World Mental Health Day. We spent the day connecting with the local community, having great conversations, promoting the charity and sign posting people to mental health support both […]
Erewash Rotary fund two school wellbeing libraries and visit Wilsthorpe School
A visit to Wilsthorpe school to see the wellbeing library From Erewash Rotary Club: Last year, members heard a deeply personal and inspiring talk from Joanna Garvey about the work of The Will Garvey Trust Foundation. Set up in the wake of her son’s suicide, Joanna wanted to support young people experiencing mental health issues […]
So special to run the Robin Hood half marathon for WTF
Together we did it ! From Jodie Cook: On Sunday 28th September along with thousands of others I ran the Robin Hood Marathon with others from WTF. This was my second half marathon and very special for three reasons Firstly, because I am a Nottingham girl and secondly, because I was running for the Will […]
Willfest 25 , it was welcoming, wild ….. and wet!
September 20th saw our biggest Willfest yet From Kevan Garvey: The Scandinavians have a word for it. Friluftsliv. A cracking scrabble score and an even better concept. It’s about living an outdoor life. Braving the elements, growing a brass-monkey pair. FriluftslivIt, the Northern European equivalent of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the […]
Candles at the crossroads – remembering those lost to suicide
Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) – remembering those lost to suicide From Jo Garvey: On a very soggy Suicide Prevention Day (#SuicidePreventionDay), a handful of us met for Candles at the Crossroads, where we remembered and honoured Will and those we’ve lost to suicide. We lit candles, wrote messages, and read poems to remember […]
WTF attend Nottingham Pride, what a great event!
On 26th July, WTF participated in Nottingham Pride Our first time having a stall at Nottingham Pride was such a powerful experience. Talking to so many different people in such a diverse crowd and everyone sharing their stories and showing up for the same reason was so special. We had a little bit of rain, […]
West Hallam Wells – well what do you know
West Hallam’s Wells – Being Connected This was once true. Sadly, you can now no longer check its validity. But, during July 25, the West Hallam Wikipedia page listed that its Well-Dressings, the Pagan tradition of blessing the gods for the provision of freshwater springs, began in 1970. The article also went on, “That […]
WTF raise £600+ at a football tournament at Eastwood Community FC
Lots of enjoyment took place whilst promoting awareness for Will and young people who are struggling too Another summer comes, another Will Garvey Memorial football match happens… This time the venue was Eastwood Community FC and what a day it was for ‘it’! The sun was shining, the wind was breezing and the turf felt […]
Nottingham Trent University students report back on collaboration with WTF reviewing the economic and social impact of suicide on our communities
Nottingham Business School students report – a catalyst for moving forward Thank you to Angela and the team from Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University. Here’s what Angela said about the project. “Over the years, I’ve organised hundreds of student projects and watched dozens of team presentations, but – somehow – one I watched […]
