Home across Arnold are suffering with little or no water pressure as demand has rocketed during the hot, sunny weather.
Severn Trent Water has confirmed they are currently experiencing problems in the NG5 area with some customers seeing low pressure while others are receiving no water at all.
The company said that issues in the NG5 are were due to ‘air locks causing outages and interruptions to the water supply’.
They said they now have ‘two teams of technicians and engineers working in the NG5 area to remove the air locks’.
They have also now brought numerous water tankers into the local area to assist their efforts with direct injection of water into the local network.
A spokesman said: “With loads of people at home and with the hot weather continuing, we’re seeing massive demand for water at the moment and people are using it as fast as we can make it. This is only temporary and your supply will return to normal later.
Severn Trent Water website is carrying a warning about the outages
“We’re really sorry if this is happening but we wanted to let you know we’re working round the clock to produce the water you need to wash your hands or have a shower or a drink of water.”
Councillor Michael Payne, the deputy leader of the council who represents the Redhill ward for Labour said he had been in touch with the water firm to raise the issue about the outages.
He said: “I have spoken to a senior officer at Severn Trent Water who has provided an update on the water supply outage and interruptions affecting NG5 and other areas across Nottinghamshire.
“I have asked to be kept updated on the issue and will provide further information and updates for you as and when I can.”
Severn Trent Water have asked households to help them resolve the issue by ‘being sensible with water’.
They said: “You can help us resolve the issue by being as sensible with water as possible once supply resumes for your household, this is particularly the case at peak times, which are currently around 9am in the morning and at tea time in the early evening.
This new range of outdoor games available from Lidl stores across Gedling borough is perfect for the summer months.
The fun-filled range, which went on sale yesterday, starts at just £4.99 in price, and is ideal for little ones wanting some fun in the sun.
It features everything from a Bouncy Castle for only £34.99, to a Deimos Climbing Dome for only £69.99 (65% less than its RRP).
Ideal for helping little monkeys work off some excess energy, little ones can spend hours of fun climbing and balancing on the Deimos Climbing Dome’s geometric frame – which is priced at only £69.99 (£199.99 RRP),
And if that’s not enough to wear them out, the stores are also selling a Bouncy Castle, complete with basketball hoop and hoopla game, for only £34.99.
PICTURED: The Deimos Climbing Dome
The kids’ outdoor play equipment landed in local stores yesterday (Thursday, 28) so customers will be able to snap these great value items up whilst doing their weekly shop
Police have stepped up patrols after reports of anti-social behaviour at Newstead Abbey.
Staff at the tourist hotspot have reported receiving verbal abuse and encountering aggressive behaviour from members of the public who have refused to pay to enter the grounds over the past few days.
Beer bottles and litter have been left all over the grounds by those paying a visit to the park to soak up the sun.
Officers have also received an increase in complaints about off-road and unlicensed motorbikes speeding through the Abbey grounds.
There has been reports of anti-social behaviour at Newstead Abbey
Following the complaints, officers from Operation Reacher will now step up patrols in a bid to curb bad behaviour at the site.
A spokesman said: “We spent yesterday afternoon and evening in the abbey grounds and surrounding villages and we will be again after receiving complaints from staff and residents at Newstead Abbey regarding these incidents.
“People refusing to pay on entry becoming verbally abusive and aggressive towards staff at the Abbey is absolutely unacceptable and where offences are alleged the suspects will be dealt with appropriately.
“This space is being provided for us all to enjoy so please be sensible.”
A Mapperley couple are taking part in a non-stop 24-hour gaming marathon this weekend to raise cash for a local hospice.
Lily Jane Hickling and her fiancé Jasonwill start and finish with Minecraft, tackling Skyrim, Jurassic Park, Ninokuni and Jedi Fallen Order plus other video games along the way. One of them will be playing at all times.
They are taking part in teh challenge to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Hospice, which is based in the town.
Lily said: ““We were wondering what we could do that would challenge us whilst remaining safe and indoors and thought we could do this between us.
“We’re both passionate gamers. We’ve been gaming ever since our dad’s got us our first games consoles. We love that you can drift off into another world and get involved in the story.”
Nottinghamshire Hospice is close to Lily’s heart as her grandmother received hospice care in Nottingham at the end of her life.
“I never got to meet my grandmother but my mum told me how much the hospice care helped in her final days,” said Lily.
“We’ve chosen to support Nottinghamshire Hospice because they are suffering at the moment due to the Covid-19 outbreak and losing vital funds through cancelled events and closed charity shops.”
The gaming marathon starts at 12 noon on Sunday, May 31 and finishes at 12 noon on Monday, June 1 and will be live streamed on twitch for people to watch via https://www.twitch.tv/liliatalila.
Lily and Jason hope to raise £300 which will help Nottinghamshire Hospice continue to provide crucial end of life care in patients’ homes across the county. They are already well on the way with £231 already pledged.
Police are warning residents in Arnold to ‘stay vigilant’ after a number of reported incidents where fraudsters targeted pensioners in the town.
Notts Police have said they were called to Patricia Drive in Arnold at around 2pm today (May 28) after a group of men asked a pensioner if they could enter a property to recover a lost ball.
The men then proceeded to steal jewellery from the property as well as £100 in cash. Police would like to speak to three men, described as white, all of stocky build and between 5 foot 9 – 5 foot 10 inches tall, in connection with the incident.
Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 415 of 26 May 2020.
Yesterday (May 27), it was reported that an elderly man in Mellors Road was misled by two men posing as roofers who claimed to fix his roof for £200 at around 11am. No work is thought to have been carried out by the men.
Police would like to speak with two men who were believed to be driving a light coloured van and using roof ladders in the street in connection with this report.
If you saw anything suspicious or have any information that could aid officers in their investigation into this incident, please call 101 and quote incident number 224 of 27 May 2020.
Police have issued a warning
Police are now asking for the public to remember these top tips when it comes to unexpected callers:
LOCK – Keep your front and back doors locked even when you are at home.
STOP – Before you answer, stop and think whether you are expecting anyone. Check you have locked the back door and taken the key out. Look through a spy hole or window to see who the caller is.
CHAIN – If you decide to open the door, put the chain or door bar on first, if you have one. Keep the chain or bar on while you are talking to the caller. With PVC doors, it can be difficult and costly to fit a door chain, consider fitting a Secure Ring instead.
FIRE SAFETY – Only put on your door chain as you answer the door, don’t keep it on all the time as this could delay your exit in case of fire.
CHECK – Look at their clothing. Some official callers will have a uniform bearing their organisation name or logo. Even if the caller has a pre-arranged appointment with you, check their identification card carefully. Close the door while you do this. If you are still unsure, call the company concerned to verify their representative’s identity. If you’re still not sure ask the caller to come back later when someone is with you.
Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are keeping an open mind when it comes to these incidents and exploring the idea that they may be linked.
“While it is understandable that this reports are unnerving for the community, I want the public to be reassured that we have increased patrols in the area and that we are thoroughly investigating these incidents.
“The impact of the Coronavirus cannot be ignored and with our relatives potentially feeling more isolated than ever, I’d encourage people to remind their family members of the advice around unexpected callers.
“I would also encourage anyone who spots any suspicious activity in their street to contact us as soon as possible on 101 or in an emergency, dial 999.
“It is shocking to think that people would exploit our most vulnerable members of society in this way and we will ensure that the victims are given the appropriate care and support throughout these investigations.”
An Arnold-based author and filmmaker has made a horror movie while on lockdown.
Andrew Hawnt invited a number of friends to help him complete his movie ‘The Demon and I’ over lockdown using their mobile phones.
The 37-minute horror flick premiered online last night and 150 people attended the virtual screening.
Mr Hawnt now hopes local film fans will enjoy the film to keep them distracted from the horrors of lockdown.
The film covers the story of amateur paranormal investigator John Evans, who is missing after it was revealed a case of his was faked for publicity. His last known recordings have been found.
The film gathers those last recordings, including his alleged contact with demonic forces, and examines him via contributions
Mr Hawnt, who is a published comic book writer and author, told Gedling Eye: “While in lockdown it’s been a challenge to keep myself occupied along with homeschooling the kids and keeping the house going. I wanted an outlet to keep me engaged.
“I’d recently made a short film based on a short story I’d written, but fancied tackling something longer to keep me amused.
“I put a call out on Facebook to see if any of my friends fancied shooting a video at home that I cut put into a film. Within minutes I had 16 people interested and wrote all 16 parts in one night, all around the idea of documentary interviews. I worked up a paranormal story around the clips and built some audio recordings in which a character faces off against a demon.
ABOVE: The poster for the new horror flick on YouTube
“Once all the pieces were gathered, I cut them together with some free stock footage, copyright-free music and extra music and opening titles from friends. The end result is a 37-minute film. “
Andrew managed to complete the external footage during lockdown exercise outings with his sons, who were just out of shot.
He said: “One part was shot in the car while sat in Sainsbury’s car park. I added stock footage from sites like Pexels and Pixabay to give it more scale, and created some creepy ‘archive recordings’ in the free Audacity audio app.
The cast of guest stars includes friends in the UK and US, former colleagues, a local musician and even a rock singer (Kim Seviour – formerly of Touchstone, all of who sent me phone videos on Facebook.
He added: “Considering the whole thing was shot in lockdown and cut for free, I’m really, really pleased with how it came out. I staged a YouTube premiere and the film gathered over 150 views on its first night.
“It’s lo-fi and pretty rough, but I wanted to be able to offer a distraction for myself and some friends – and hopefully those who view it in these strange times.”
Gedling Borough Council is today beginning work on an economic bounce-back plan to support local businesses and the wider economy.
The council is creating two new roles to support local small businesses and retailers with general business advice and guidance, and to enable them to reopen in a way that is safe for them and for the public.
Two temporary advisor roles, one for small businesses and one for retail businesses, will be created to offer direct guidance and advice for businesses about what help they can access to assist their business as well as in response to the coronavirus.
They will be able to provide important information about the government’s recovery strategy as well as signposting business owners to the different funding opportunities and organisations available to help them.
The council said the new roles are part of their larger economic development strategy to help businesses bounce back, whilst also focusing on promoting the local economy to residents.
PICTURED: Cllr John Clarke
As well as providing tailored advice to help local businesses reopen, the council’s Economic Development Team are also working on ways that residents can ‘rediscover’ their local shops and high streets.
As part of the plan, Gedling Borough Council announced they will continue work on revitalising the borough’s town centres, in both Arnold and other communities, which will support the local economy. They are looking at ways to improve the infrastructure in the borough for example, improving Wi-Fi, creating more electric car points and improving the Arnold Market Place, which will undergo a multi-million pound transformation.
The government’s guidance on how retailers can get ‘covid secure’ has now been published and the council will be aiming to provide support on the logistics of the requirements for shops, retailers and market stall holders so they can open with the confidence that they are providing a safe place for people to visit.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We want to make sure we do everything we can to help our local businesses bounce back and the creation of these two new roles will ensure that we can have direct communications with our businesses so they are prepared for this new way of working.
“We also want to remind residents of the diverse shops and amenities that are on their local doorstep. We want our residents to rediscover their local shops, market stalls, grocery stores and independent traders and to use them, knowing they are safe to do so.
“Before this terrible virus stopped us all in our tracks, Gedling Borough Council was already looking at investing in our local town centres and we will continue with those projects, which are now more important than ever. We will continue to work on improving Arnold and Carlton Town Centres and we will look at other high streets and villages to see what we can do to help them bounce back.
“We are taking very small steps forward, whilst appreciating the enormous job on our hands, to get our local economy back on track.”
For more information about the support available for businesses including help with financial grants, guidance for being covid secure and additional support for retailers visit www.gedling.gov.uk/coronavirus
Angie Keyworth is a relative of the Godfrey family who were responsible for constructing many of the iconic buildings around Carlton. In this latest article she opens up the diaries of John Godfrey…
These entries from John’s diary detail how he decided to turn a former baptist church into a liberal club, in a bid to pull people away from the public houses.
The Liberal Club on Burton Road was opened on March 30th 1901.
The church would firstly have to be moved to make the opening of the Liberal Club possible. Land was purchased on Urban Road (now know as Station Road) and a new church was constructed.
His diary entries reveal when he bought the land and also transform the former church into the new club.
On September 28th, 1896…”I bought about 150 yards for the Baptist friends on Urban Road at 3/6 per yard.”
April 6th, 1900 … “Took part and laid a stone at Baptist Chapel Urban Road.
April 7th 1900… “Bargained with Mr Geo Marriott to purchase the old chapel for the sum of £245, free conveyancing for use as a Liberal Club.”
Although John had mixed feelings about the Liberal Club’s usefulness, if properly conducted he believed ‘it may be a counter attraction to the public houses’.
April 10th, 1900… “Received cheque for £50 from J E Ellis MP towards the above, as it is possible to be used as a Liberal Club. We want now to issue 200 shares at £1.00 each.
April 8th, 1901... “Opening of new Baptist Chapel. I took part in the evening services.
PICTURED: The old Baptist Church on Burton Road that later became the Liberal ClubPICTURED: The chapel in use as a Liberal Club before it was extended. The occasion was my Harold Godfrey’s 21st party. Harold is centre of second row in a dark jacket and white bow tie. PICTURED: A more recent picture of the Liberal Club building on Burton Road
I was married in Carlton Baptist Church but until recently had no idea that John was involved in the purchase of the land, stone laying, or that he took part in the first service in the new church.
Here’s a few entries of local interest taken from John’s diary.
September 17th, 1895... “I took a walk with Emma to Netherfield to look how John Lewin is getting on with the four houses he is building for us on Godfrey Street. Mr Clark to collect rents at 4/11 per week.”
June 22nd, 1897… “Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Great National rejoicing. In Carlton over 400 people aged 60 and over were invited to dinner at the Board School. A free tea at each of the Sunday Schools. About 2,200 children paid for at 3 1/2 old pennies per head. Carlton and Netherfield gaily decorated. Nottingham decorated most of the week. Great gathering of Sunday School children on the Forest. Jubilee Honour. Nottingham made a City.”
On the wall between 7 and 9 High Pavement there is a commemorative Queen Victoria plaque to mark the occasion and the City’s importance as a global centre for the lace industry.
April 29th, 1902… “At parish meeting. I suggested we try and start a fund for a recreation ground for the children. What with cycles and motor cars the streets are too busy for children to play safely.”
March 25th 1905 … “Carlton UDC meeting. Buying of land near cemetery and for free library at Urban Road corner unpopular, but I think it is right in both cases. The coming years will I believe justify the policy.”
February 10th, 1906… “Opening of Free Library by J E Ellis MP. My daughter Emma asked me for one of the books. Ivanhoe.
June 11th, 1910… “Small recreation ground near the cemetery opened today. I wish we had more open spaces for children.”
March 8th, 1911…“Earl Manvers today sold a number of farms and pieces of land. Samuel and I bought the cricket field on Ouse Bridge for £1670 to offer it to the Urban District Council on condition it is used as an open space. About 14 acres at 6 old pennies per sq yard.”
I have a copy of the letter John and Samuel wrote to the Council. It mentions that the cricket field is the only level piece of land in the area and the residents are anxious to keep it for recreational purposes.
It also mentions that the brothers could make a substantial profit on the speculation if the Council didn’t want to buy the land.
John and Samuel did sell the land to the Council at cost, with the condition that it be used for recreation. Agreed over a hand shake no doubt! It would not have been agreed over a pint as John was extremely opposed to alcohol. In fact he was a founding member of the Total Abstinence Society of Carlton and Netherfield. I am told, that there was also a ladies’ abstinence society – but that is too much for my imagination!!
March 31st, 1911…“Rev F J Perry Rector of Carlton died, he was much respected and Carlton will miss him very much.”
April 15th, 1912… “News of terrible disaster at sea. Titanic, monster vessel 45,000 tons gone down over 1000 lives lost. Collided with an iceberg, maiden voyage. Great heroism displayed as well as a little of the perverse.”
June 24th, 1914… “King George and Queen Mary state visit to Nottingham. Emma and I had good seats on the platform front of exchange. Children had a good view from a window on Wheeler Gate.”
The photos are the old Baptist Chapel and the Chapel in use as a Liberal Club before it was extended. The occasion was my Grandpa’s Harold Godfrey’s 21st party. Harold is centre of second row in a dark jacket and white bow tie. The third photo is the building taken more recently.
A patient at Mapperley’s Nottinghamshire Hospice is to feature in a new charity book aiming to help young children understand more about disability.
The book features hospice patient Sam Perkins, who has Motor Neurone Disease, and his young niece Lily, and is being sold to raise funds for the hospice and MND research.
Lily and Sam tells the story of four-year-old Lily and her favourite uncle Sam, who uses a wheelchair and needs a ventilator to breathe. They head to a local park, but the swing is tangled, the slide covered in grime and the roundabout broken. Using their problem solving skills and with the help of some special friends – a cat a dog and a hedgehog – they set about making things right.
The book, written and illustrated by Sam’s sister Victoria and brother in law, Andy, has already sold 140 copies including one to former Nottingham Forest Captain Chris Cohen who read it aloud online as part of the club’s bedtime stories series.
Sam, 38, a triathlete diagnosed with MND last year, said: “The book gives out a strong message to children that disability is nothing to be afraid of and that you can still contribute when you have a disability. It’s also about not giving up and working with others to solve problems.
“We’ve had great feedback, with parents telling us that their kids won’t go to sleep till they’ve read it to them.”
Sam and his wife Emma set up their own Charity, Stand Against MND (SAM), which has already raised more than £16,000 for Nottinghamshire Hospice and the MND Association. Some of his fundraising plans – such as taking part in a triathlon in June – have had to be put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The cover of the new book
He said: “The book’s given us a focus as it’s something that can still happen during lockdown while our other plans are on hold.”
Co-author and illustrator Andy Stonehouse said: “Sam has been in a wheelchair for five months but to Lily he’s just fun Uncle Sam.
“One of the reasons for writing the book is to explain to a young child that it’s normal to have disabilities. You may have to do things in a different way but by working together you can find a way through.
“Sam’s diagnosis was devastating for the whole family but the way he’s handled it is truly inspirational. His determination and can-do attitude are gold dust.”
Andy has done readings of the book at his local library in Quorn, at local toddlers groups as well as online. It is the fourth in a series of children’s books featuring Lily’s experiences. He’s currently writing one about Lily celebrating her birthday in lockdown.
Gemma Taylor-Mahon, Fundraising Manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “As a mother of small children, one with a disability, this story could not be more empowering. Not only for children who have a disability themselves but for teaching them all that people do have a huge amount to give, it might just be in different ways.
We are very proud to be associated with the book and are hugely honoured by the support we have received from Sam and his family – what an absolutely incredible achievement!”
Before the Coronavirus pandemic hit, Sam regularly attended Day Therapy at Nottinghamshire Hospice where he received counselling and massage therapy. He is still benefitting from counselling sessions over the phone.
Sam said: “When you’re in your 30s you don’t expect to have to think about hospice care. I knew the hospice was here but had no idea what the care involves. To experience what it does is life changing.
“The support we’ve received from staff and volunteers at Nottinghamshire Hospice has been phenomenal. Without it we wouldn’t be able to continue enjoying life as much as we do.”
Mapperley-based sports writer Marc Williams shares his own opinions and thoughts on national footballing topics.
When some people questioned whether football was a matter of life or death, one Ayrshire-born former Liverpool manager William Shankly once famously affirmed “I don’t like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.”
‘Bill’ had a point.
Throughout the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, the world shuddered to a standstill. Schools closed, bars and restaurants indefinitely ceased their trade and life as we knew it completely changed, as we all socially distanced ourselves from everyday normality.
The sporting calendar was yanked from the bedroom cork board and crossed off with red marker pens as we await with bated breath any further updates from the Prime Minister behind a centred podium, or in front of a lavish fireplace at 10 Downing Street.
Understandably, sport was always going to take a back seat in these times of great trepidation as we rightly concern ourselves with personal safety, friends and family wellbeing and to reduce any additional strain on our magnificent heroes at the National Health Service.
However, our sportsmen and women play a huge role in tackling mental health, temporarily placing sufferers in a warm, secure bubble otherwise unfamiliar to them but when lockdown measures were sporadically introduced worldwide, their go-to was torn away.
And with the Euro 2020 Championships cancelled alongside the likes of Wimbledon and the Olympics, the postponement of sporting events, professional or otherwise, is true social isolation for millions of people across the world.
On May 16th, over two months after announcing their own lockdown restrictions, Germany’s Bundesliga resumed with Matchday 26 as Dortmund humbled Revierderby rivals Schalke 4-0 at the Westfalenstadion, in the country’s North Rhine-Westphalia.
The stark difference? Zero fans were in attendance as history played out, made even more poignant when striker Erling Håland celebrated his 28th minute opener by ‘distancing’ himself from celebratory teammates – an evidential jibe to the globe’s ongoing crisis – as only hushed echoes and mild applause rang around an eerily quiet 80,000+ capacity arena.
PICTURED: Carlton Town in action (IMAGE: Lou Lardi)
Games in Berlin, Frankfurt and Leipzig followed, before the weekend’s fixtures concluded on the banks of Weser when Leverkusen romped to a 4-1 at Werder Bremen.
The 27th series of games subsequently went without incident and what seemed a foregone impossibility several weeks ago, relative success had been achieved – much to the delight of anticipatory supporters who watched, listened and streamed in record figures.
A review on Germany’s decision to restart their season earlier than most will follow, and an outcome on the overall impact it played toward the inevitable Coronavirus concerns will hit worldwide tabloids in the coming weeks as other major leagues hope to follow suit.
Until then, however, we know this – for those who turn to football in their darkest hours, those fans who will do anything for football, their ninety-minute happy place was back.
Five years ago, the Football Association signed the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation – a framework on how sport can use its collective power to challenge mental ill-health as governing bodies, former stars and donors all hope to rid of a once-taboo that saw the beautiful game rear an ugly head.
Fans and followers also benefit, but when facing an indefinite amount of time away from the packed stadia closer to home, there is forever a risk of added hurt, worry or relapse as the pandemic continues.
The reaction from the community to the suspension of events, meanwhile, has been excellent, as engaged fans are entertained through a plethora of nostalgic quality, providing a much-needed lifeline for those desperately awaiting a return to the game we love so dearly.
England-Scotland in Euro 1996, classic FA Cup finals, that Kieran Trippier free-kick after only five minutes against Croatia in Moscow and despite the heartache of that particular contest, it really shows what impact football has on folk, even if it is as a temporary void.
They are all revisited with fondness and excitement ahead of the game’s eventual resumption, but a light has been shed on other avenues people can turn down to help combat their issues, with football as an aid to further assist in finding help and common ground.
Wigan-based Place2Place Football Club are a five-a-side team set up in 2017 by Peter Hill for following the devastating loss of a best friend to suicide in 2014 and another a year later.
Aimed for those facing challenging circumstances, it offers a safe environment for people to escape and play football with an impetus on providing a support network for members to open up and rely on at any time.
Community Trusts, which work in partnership with professional teams up and down the country, are aimed to create connected and more resilient communities by helping those with personal issues improve their well-being through football with reward and incentive.
Nottingham Forest’s ‘It’s Tricky to Talk’ scheme, in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and the University of Nottingham, encourages fans to share their worries and talk more openly about mental health, offering informal support to anyone in need.
The fantastic Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh, which aired on ITV recently, raised well-received awareness on mental health when former pros Lee Hendrie, Neil “Razor” Ruddock, Vinnie Jones, and Paul Merson were all disarmingly frank about troubled pasts and insecurities.
Alpha males, all of whom were portrayed as on-the-field villains and hardmen, have experienced emotional battles, fuelling a lifestyle of drinking and gambling and the show’s format was praised by helping to remove the stigma that prevents many from speaking out.
The message is quite clear; it is okay to talk, and football is there to help.
It remains to be seen when a permanent and safe return to live sport in the UK will allow the public to relax in front of their televisions at home or flock to the nearest pub or club in waves several thousand deep, but when it does it will benefit more than it will probably ever realise.
When done right, football can work wonders for mental wellbeing and with campaigns being endorsed by Prince William, no less, the game is finally breaking its own silence on the topic with other high-profile players coming forward to speak of their own battles in the last two years.
It is, without question, a universal language that brings people from all walks of life together and with the number of those talking on the rise, the wonderful world of football can certainly make anyone feel welcomed and loved.
Samaritans works to make sure there is always someone there for anyone who needs someone. In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org. Please visit www.samaritans.org for more information.
