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Read all about him – Kit that is!

One of Oaklea’s best known North East based customers, Kit, has been making quite an impression in more ways than one in his County Durham community…In fact – Hold the front page!

Thinking mental health

The feature was linked to this week’s World Mental Health Day. Not only is Kit well known in Barnard Castle for his good humour, sporting skills and voluntary activities at MIND -he’s now made an impression in his local media – big shout out to the Teesdale Mercury.

Mercury rising – Click here for full story https://www.teesdalemercury.co.uk/news/pop-in-for-a-chat-on-world-mental-health-day

Team Supervisor, and acting press agent, Emma Rowley succinctly sums it up: “Check out our little superstar in the local paper.”

Barney Oaklea trio: Emma (Left) ‘Media Star Kit’ & Keeley

Big thanks to the team at The Teesdale Mercury for the images – notably editor Trevor Brookes & Senior Reporter Martin Paul!

Mental Health – be aware:

Monday was World Mental Health Day and the World Health organisation recognises World Mental Health day annually on 10th October ever year.  The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, was ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’

More here https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

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