Don't Be a SourDough. Get #TottenhamTalking About Mental Health.

Are you #TottenhamTalking (TT) about mental health?

Not half...

The Big Half ...to be precise.

Don't spend a tenner on a sourdough this weekend. Back my Big Half Marathon bid on Sunday to raise at least £3,000+ for Tottenham Talking (TT), our community’s very own mental health lifeline. 

Donate here now: LINK

What is Tottenham Talking?

No nothing as depressing as another Spurs podcast! Sorry Big Ange. Tottenham Talking is a partnership between North London Foundation Health Trust and The Bridge Renewal Trust, based at right here at Chestnuts Community Centre.

MORE HERE: LINK

• They operate five days a week.
• They offer free groups and activities.
• This is open to anyone living with or recovering from mental health challenges. 
• It's at Chestnuts Community Centre. 
• You can take part in activities such as: 🎨 Art therapy ✍🏾 Mindful writing
  🚶 Walking groups
  🕺 Dance sessions
  👥 One-to-one therapy
  🚐 Excursions

CHECK OUT THE PROGRAMME HERE: LINK

DOWNLOAD THE REFERREL FORM HERE: LINK

Why am I Running?

Because in short TT saved me. In July 2023, stress and anxiety flattened me. Breakdown territory. They were there on my doorstep when other services presented barriers or a long wait. I took part in activities like the men's walking group and from there I picked myself up -literally off the grass in Chestnuts - and just started running (Think Forest Gump but without Jenny). Now I’m running the Big Half to give back and to tell my story about my mental health journey and I hope by doing this you will too. You might even leave a comment in the box below. 

Why You Should Back Me:

Every penny helps reduce stigma and makes mental health support more accessible in our patch.

I’ve already raised nearly £3000 from generous friends; family; the wider Tottenham community including the Shabba Crew and Kids Time; the built environment sector including Dezeen, Don' Waste Buildings Campaign, Honest Architects, Collective Works Architects, Hollie Bowden Interiors, Hill/ Peabody North Gate Park partnership; and other local businesses like Perkyn's, Green on the Lanes, and Forks and Green. I have also raised awareness and am looking to set up collaborations with organisation active in the area.

Now it’s HoL turn to be subjected to my unwavering harassment. You all talk a lot now let’s show Tottenham how we look after our own.

Donate here now:

Do it before Sunday — then you can come back and argue about whether £6 sourdough is a rip-off or an “investment in culture.”