Make Time To Talk!

Lets break the assumption that men need to be the strong silent type. With the worrying statistics that men are 3 times more likely to die by suicide in England than women (Samaritans, 2023), make time to check in with others.

Fishing can be a lonely hobby, you take yourself off for the weekend thinking that you will enjoy the peace and quiet, for some this is definitely what is needed after a hectic week, however those that have had a particularly challenging week may not realise that talking it through with a fellow fishing friend will help.

So, now we get to that time of year where socialising on the bank is limited due to the weather change, it is all the more important to check in and make time to talk!

Here are a few places you can seek support:

NHS - 111

Mind - 0300 102 1234

Samaritans - 116 123 (free from any phone)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 58 58 58

Childline - 0800 1111 (under 19)