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In Memory to Kyle.
Friday the 27th August
Two codes of rugby combine to pay tribute to Past Player, Friend and Family member Kyle Morley who sadly passed in February 2020.
Kirkburton Cougars, a Huddersfield based rugby league team will take on Pontefract RUFC in a cross-codes game next Friday 27th August at Lepton Highlanders Sports and Social Club, HD80LX. This cross-codes game of rugby will see the first half of the game played to the rules of rugby league, with the second half of the game played under the jurisdiction of the rugby union code. The game will be played in memory of Kyle Morley who sadly passed away in February last year and represented both clubs at both codes. The game was first planned to take place last summer, but unfortunately Covid did not allow for this to happen.
Entrance is £2 into the game and it will be followed with further entertainment, a live band @smokingluckofficial , BBQ and many raffles and other fun fundraising events as well as guest speakers from Platform 1 Men’s Mental Health Charity.
Kirkburton Cougars are already partnered up with the local Charity and this is where all the proceeds from the night will be donated. Speaking to Kirkburton Cougar’s Chairman Ryan Johnson ahead of the match he said: “I have known about Platform 1 for a couple of years now and I am amazed at the work they do amongst the local community, so when choosing a charity to partner it was a very easy choice for us.
As a club we bang the drum about mental health with the lads all the time, we try to ensure that there is always someone to speak to and we feel that events like this are very important to raise awareness regarding Men’s Mental Health especially under the current circumstances. Kyle Morley was a dear friend to a lot of people involved at the club and also to all those involved at Pontefract RUFC, so it is an honour to tribute this game to his life.”
Both clubs and Kyle’s family would like to take this moment to thank all those that have donated prizes, money and time to such a great cause. We would love to see as many people at the event as possible and if anyone would like to get involved with further prizes, donations or volunteering, please contact Ryan on 07874 232465.
pRESS RELEASE
GRIZZLED GODFATHERS OF MENTAL HEALTH WELCOME WEST YORKSHIRE MAYOR CANDIDATES!
Platform 1 is breaking the mould in the way of dealing with mental health with innovative methods that bring relief to many when other approaches have failed.
In an attempt to widen the knowledge of what is available with such a life saving resources and how that can be used for the benefit of our society mayoral candidates have been invited to see and understand our philosophy and why it works so well!
Platform 1 is a massive force for the alleviation of the next two epidemics which are just starting. Those being poverty and mental health. Both have started and the full impacts are yet to be seen as people find that easing out of lockdown that damage already done becomes more acute.
We want to ensure that those who may have influence are aware of our Crisis Support , wellbeing and welfare, and outreach, together with safe space , counselling and most importantly the connection, empathy and kindness that has been missing for so many people and is likely to remain unresolved
What we do saves lives, everyone should know!
The Grizzled Godfathers of Platform 1 Gez Walsh and Bob Morse invite the media along to share our journey!
The first up then is Conservative Candidate Matt Robinson on Friday 9th April at 12.30
We hope that our visitors will come away a tad grizzled but well informed!
See you there!
The kettle will be on!
Ring to book a clean cup! 07803989500
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY PLATFORM 1
Huddersfield based Platform 1 has received a £1740 donation from Sovereign Health Care to pay for pastoral staff. Platform 1 supports adults with mental health issues helping them through supportive activities.
Bridget Fahey (Pastoral Lead) of Platform 1 says: ‘We would like to thank Sovereign Healthcare for providing these funds. The pastoral staff offer much needed emotional support to many men and women with various mental health issues, helping them to feel safe and recover at their own pace.
Russa Piper, Chief Executive of Sovereign Healthcare, added: “Platform 1 plays an important role in Huddersfield, supporting over 500 men each year, and it’s rewarding to know Platform 1 can help make a difference to these men’s lives through our donation.”
Platform 1 is a Yorkshire based charity providing expert practical and emotional support to those who need it. It relies almost entirely on grants such as these to ensure 600+ adults per year have an avenue of hope