Call for kit donations to tackle mental health

THE FOUNDER of a newly-formed social club is appealing to the angling community for tackle donations in a drive to bring fishing to people struggling with poor mental health.

Tackling Minds is the brainchild of lifelong angler Dave Lyons, who’s started running free fishing sessions at Hollingworth Lake in Lancashire to provide incentives for those suffering from loneliness, addiction and homelessness.

He said:

“Having previously suffered with poor mental health I know exactly what people are going through, especially at a time like this, so I created Tackling Minds.

“Our aim is to gather enough fishing tackle to run a regular group and teach the wider community how influential fishing can be in life progression.”

Alongside his call-out for tackle, Dave is looking to expand on his team of volunteers and coaches. To donate your old and disused tackle or to volunteer your services, email your interest to Dave at fishing@tacklingminds.org.

Donated tackle will help teach those struggling with mental health to go fishing