WTF welcomed again to the Broomfield Hall Inclusion event
https://www.willgarveytrustfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Broomfield-event-avatar-video.mp4 A privilege to participate at this year’s event By Jo Garvey This is the second year WTF have attended this event and we were not disappointed. Staff and students are very welcoming and the event is very well organized and run by committed and dedicated staff. The event is an opportunity for parents and […]
WTF presence at the Bennerley Fields School Open afternoon
Supporting mental health and wellbeing at school By Jo Garvey In October WTF were privileged to be invited to the Bennerley Fields Open Afternoon. This provides parents new to Bennerely Fields with an opportunity to meet all the organisations that are involved in supporting the children and young people who attend. This includes the school […]
No Prejudice, I’m fallen for Derby Pride
By Kevan Garvey The UK’s first Pride march was in 1972. That’s 52 years ago. I represented WTF at this year’s Derby Pride Festival. I’m privileged, middle aged and straighter than a stake that soft fruit grows up, so the Pride branding is not positioned at me or my demographic. Though, just like homophobic critics […]
CALM ‘Missed birthdays’ campaign – a real success
Powerful and emotional, let’s get behind this campaign By Jo Garvey In September Kev and I went down to London for the launch of the CALM Missed Birthdays campaign which Will is a part of. Its aim is to prevent young suicide and highlights the huge and preventable number of deaths by suicide of young […]
Bird and Blended
By Kevan Garvey Apparently, there are precise and exacting instructions for the perfect cup of tea. Whittard’s, The Yorkshire Tea Company, Typhoo, and even Jamie Oliver, all have step by step guides on how to successfully blend tea’s exhaustive list of ingredients. Tea, water and milk in case you didn’t know. And this is genuine, […]
“It’s about the Chat Iknit”
By Kevan Garvey Will adopted early. Technology, music, and when his sister sulked into early teen awkwardness, he even took on a few of my fatherly duties, and as a result, you could include her in that adoption list too. But especially, he was first to new TV comedy. Gavin and Stacey, Its Always Sunny […]
45 Club update – a chance to meet, make friends and talk…
We meet, we walk or run, we talk….. By Hadley Trueman The 45 club has been active now for the last few months, we have seen a rough total of 30 different people take part in group walks and runs with plenty of little furry friends joining us too. The first activities were held down […]
Jo Garvey spends time with Erewash Rotary Club
Jo talks WTF with Erewash Rotary Club in Stanton By Dale It was an absolute pleasure to visit the Erewash Rotary Club this week and talk to them about WTF. Not least because of the very warm welcome and offer of cake and a cuppa. The group meets fortnightly at The Old School House in […]
WTF attended Chesterfield Pride (July 24th) to create awareness, have bold discussions and forge new friendships
The first visit to Chesterfield Pride for WTF and so much achieved – an excellent day! What a great day we had at Chesterfield pride! It was our first visit and we will definitely aim to go back next year. Despite early hiccups (signposting was rubbish) we got set up in the perfect spot – […]
WTF ‘talking’ with the community at the West Hallam Well Dressing Festival July 2022
WTF had a fantastic day at this year’s Well Dressing Festival The sun was out, there were loads of stalls and activities, and a lovely buzz around the village. We had a stall and shared information about the organsiations available locally that can help young people when their mental health begins to affect their life. […]