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Nick Clegg joins York and District Mind as the hundredth memberYork and District Mind takes great pleasure to welcome Nick Clegg MP as it’s 100th member, a real milestone for the charity based at Castlegate, York. Nick Clegg, (pictured with Mind Director Mike Beckett at the York and District Mind offices) joined to help raise awareness of mental health and this milestone comes as the charity launches Get Moving week (3-10 October) a campaign that brings people together through sport to challenge mental health discrimination. To mark the celebrations locally they will be hosting a family fun day on World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October) at the Retreat Hospital.Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, agreed to join and support York and District Mind thanks to the persuasive powers of Mind member Madeleine Kirk, Prospective Liberal Democrat MP for York Outer Constituency. The endorsement of York and District Mind by the leader of a major national political party is hoped to be advantageous in raising membership, much needed funds and most importantly in raising awareness of the work of the staff and volunteers at York and District Mind and the high quality services they provide together.  York and District Mind Director, Mike Beckett said: “We are delighted that Nick Clegg MP has become our 100th member and hope that his involvement will inspire others to sign up. If you support our aims and the work we do in the York and Selby area do, please become a member of our charity. We want people from across the community to engage with York and District Mind's work. As a charity, we rely entirely on fundraising so your generosity is essential in helping us to support people locally experiencing mental distress. We can receive donations through our website, cheques or standing orders for regular donations. You can even use ebay to raise funds." Mike continues: "As part of the Get Moving campaign we are promoting the benefits of being active active for better mental health. We would encourage people to come along or hold their own event. If you or someone you know might be interested in organising a fundraising event please do get in touch with Mike on 01904 647014” York and District Mind is politically engaged with patrons from the three major parties and a representative of the Crown. Frank Dobson MP, Baroness Virginia Bottomley of Nettlestone and the Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Colonel Edward York TD DL . We rely on our supporters and volunteers participation to help raise awareness and funding for our worthy cause, as York and District Mind is the leading local mental health charity, which provides a range of quality services for people experiencing mental or emotional distress or recovery from mental health problems, and their carers, we welcome any assistance in providing more services and tackling discrimination. We will be celebrating World Mental Health Day with a public celebration from 1pm for 1.30pm start at the Retreat Hospital on Saturday 10 October. With a Charity auction, stalls and more details to follow please do show your support and help York and District Mind and the Retreat celebrate World Mental Health Day by attending the event!” For more information about mental and emotional distress why not call York and District Mind's Information line 24 hour answer machine and open 1pm -5pm Monday to Friday on 01904 647030. |
