Bereaved Mother by suicide, Knitter, Fibre Artist, Craftivist, Mum, Survivor, Warrior, Worrier, Foodie All views are my own. Director of The Big Fandango
Bury, England
Joined April 2019
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Over 70 people in Bury trained thanks to @big_fandango through @BuryCouncil Health Improvement Fund .please watch our film and be part of our ground breaking work to end the stigma m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTGg1…
If you want to know why you should be part of our Building a Suicide Safer Community in #Bury please watch the film and get in touch to sign up for next Wednesday's training m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTGg1…
Not to be left out just 'avin' a @bindelj negroni whilst Sid surfs the sofa deciding whether its too early for a drop of port
Our annual vigil for World Suicide Prevention Day, so much love shared , standing together carrying hope that together we can create a suicide safer community in Bury @BurySams @PennineCareNHS @CreativeLivingC @andysmanclubuk
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A rainy but worthwhile walk in Bury tonight to raise awareness for #WSPD2025 . Thanks to everyone who joined us and to the fantastic Bury Fire Choir for some great singing 🙌🏻💚💛
It's going to rain this evening but we have strong hearts and waterproof skin. Standing together, hope through action and always working to have a community with no one dying by suicide . Always Elspeth's mum❤️
Join us tonight for our 5th annual vigil. Today is about hope through action so please show up and stand with us as we strive for a kinder and stronger community @fgrscomhub @PennineCareNHS @BuryCouncil @BuryTimes @BurySams @buryfcofficial @buryfc_women
So grateful for the constant support we have had from @BurySams . Collaboration is the key to suicide prevention in supporting communities!!
This #SamaritansAwarenessDay volunteers are walking to Burrs Country Park to raise awareness. Here we are @TheBigFandango with a display of work embroidered by Bury women.
We’re here 24/7 for anyone who needs us on 116 123 📱
Keeping your light shining Elspeth! Today we launch Bury's 1st Suicide Prevention conference. Working together to prevent suicide in our communities @PaulVittles @ForThe100_ @vanbuggleroy @BuryCouncil @BuryVCFA @BuryTimes @ballydonna @areessbee58 @BurySams @CreativeLivingC
Today would have been my girl's 27th birthday, lost too soon to suicide. We are launching Bury's 1st Suicide Prevention conference June 18th , bringing communities together to prevent suicide with some incredible speakers @PaulVittles @_DavidCatterall
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This is heartbreaking & there are so many similarities with the loss of my own daughter to suicide, not just due to cost cuts but sheer negligence. The incidence of suicide amongst autistic teens is high yet this was dismissed by our daughters CAMHS team . Lack of training !
Another heart-breaking story as years of austerity have diminished our mental health services and we too often fail children, young people, families
The life and death of Jen Bridges-Chalkley: why did a 17-year-old die waiting for NHS therapy? theguardian.com/society/2025…
As a teenager I remember hearing the amazing voice of Marianne Faithful on The Ballad of Lucy Jordan and being transfixed! Sad news ❤️
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Saturday is #lakelandterrier time. Pictures can deceptive, this would suggest an obedient and angelic mutt, it really is not the case 🤣
Who doesn't get excited when @ChrisGPackham is on the telly?? There's no such thing as a quiet night when you have a resident terrier @ballydonna @_DavidCatterall @JudeGrinter
Sid Fandango is very interested in @P_Wicks01 on the tellybox and the little puppies....i think he wants a friend 🤔😉
" "I have been here before" I said...." A fabulous relaxing weekend with my 2 boys camping at Castle Howard. No sign of Anthony Andrews but re visiting Evelyn Waugh😉 @CastleHowardEst @_DavidCatterall @JudeGrinter
At last, the weekend after battling the lurghy! Telly and sock knitting, my happy place, if u knit u know😉 . Grey owl knits bunny socks, let the Christmas knitting begin! @kykaree @CarolineAldrid5 @SarahFitchett2
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@Sammysuns79 has organised an amazing #SuicidePrevention conference “Let’s Talk About #Suicide” in #Blackpool 2 October
Incredible line up, inc Alan @CalzyFoundation Anna @teamlunaorg Ellie @EPiCHOPEUK & @NinaJoSmith
eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk…
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People in #suicide crisis are “too scared, too exhausted, too emotionally broken, to ‘reach out’…
…We need to stop telling people in crisis to ‘reach out’ because they can’t. We need to reach in”.
Wise #LivedExperience words from @RJaks4 @big_fandango
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Tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. 📅
We’ll be spending the day encouraging open conversations about suicidal feelings. Posts like this can be hard to see sometimes - remember that it’s OK to log off. Do what’s right for you. 💚
If you need to talk, we’re here ☎ 116 123
10 years without this beautiful girl. 3 years raising awareness @big_fandango there is still stigma, resistence to change and a lack of understanding but we keep going, we have to. I will keep her light shining forever. Stand with us on the 10th and help us make a difference
A lovely evening with my 2 boys chilling in the garden. After navigating a difficult week #SummerNights #lakelandterriers
