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BBC News
03-08-2025
- Health
- BBC News
School grief lessons hailed by Norfolk charity Nelson's Journey
Adding bereavement education to primary school curriculums has been hailed as an important change that could bring long-term societal update to government guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has advised that from September 2026 children should be taught about dealing with death before leaving primary guidance says pupils should be reassured that "grief is a natural response to bereavement" and that "everyone grieves differently".Simon Wright, chief executive of Norfolk-based bereavement charity Nelson's Journey, said: "We know that unsupported grief for children can have quite devastating consequences that can stick with children for some time." The RSHE change formalises an issue which is already addressed by some schools, with Nelson's Journey among the organisations to offer training for teachers and other professionals. Mr Wright said his staff were "very pleased" about the addition as many people do not realise how prevalent the issue said that research showed one in 29 school age children experienced the death of a sibling or parent and that the Little Plumstead-based charity received around 700 referrals for young people every Wright, the former MP for Norwich South, continued: "Developing that understanding of grief for all young people is incredibly important, both for those young people who have experienced death but also for all children to understand their relationship with others who may be grieving."So we feel this is an announcement that could have a really positive impact."Some schools in Norfolk already do include discussions about death and we're always really keen to talk to teachers who do that and discuss the approaches they can take with different aged children." 'Children are inquisitive' Jay Harrison works as part of the bereavement service offered by the mental health charity Norfolk and Waveney Mind - and has also praised the change as positive news."Kids are cleverer than we give them credit for," said Mr Harrison. "They are inquisitive, so they are going to have questions about what happens."I think it's our duty as adults and responsible people who are maybe a little bit more in touch with our emotions and our feelings, to be able to impart that knowledge on young people and realistically create a more resilient community moving forward." Shannon O'Sullivan, headteacher at Thomas Bullock Primary School in Shipdham, has also welcomed the addition from the Department for to BBC Radio Norfolk, she said: "Preparing children for these real-life events and normalising that we have an emotional response to loss will really help children to understand that feeling worried or low is normal and doesn't automatically mean that there are wider issues."We as adults understand that grief is linear, it's a journey and we give ourselves time – and sometimes not enough time – to have those periods of emotions."So teaching children that it is okay to express yourself and teaching them the language around that is going to be the building of understanding that helps them to have those emotions." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Wimbledon faces calls to MOVE part of iconic SW19 venue
WiFi is already banned from the zone to protect bats BAT AND BALL Wimbledon faces calls to MOVE part of iconic SW19 venue – to save BATS Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WIMBLEDON is facing calls to move parts of its iconic queue – to save bats. A short section of the lengthy path to The Championships, where 10,000 people a day have camped or waited to get in, runs through a Wimbledon Park bat protection zone. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ticketless fans queue in their thousands at Wimbledon Park Credit: Alamy 3 There are calls for the queue to be moved to protect wildlife Credit: Getty Queuers are not allowed to stand in the zone and are moved through quickly to avoid disturbing the nocturnal mammals. Activists claimed that tournament bosses should shift the queue entirely over fears it could be disturbing the protected animals. Simon Wright, of the Save Wimbledon Park group, said the queue was defeating the point of a conservation area. The campaigner, who is contesting the All England Club's planned expansion, added: 'The queue could be on their own land. 'Every year, we lose more of the park to the queue, and every year, they start building it earlier. 'There has not been a consideration of the impact of their plans on wildlife all the way through, so I'm not particularly surprised that they're doing this. 'I'm a big fan of the bats of Wimbledon Park because it's a lovely thing to do to go and sit by the lake at dusk and watch the bats feeding on the insects as they fly around. 'It's completely ridiculous to have a bat protection zone and then put a load of people through it. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Just walking through will still disturb the bats' natural environment, and they're very sensitive creatures.' No WiFi is available in the zone as critical wireless hardware used to beam signals to fans' phones is not allowed. But hopeful queuers are permitted to walk through the zone despite a drive to conserve the eight protected bat species in the 67-acre Wimbledon Park. The move is not linked to WiFi signals, though previous studies have claimed radio waves can damage bats' 'magnetic compass'. It can prevent the animals from remembering where their shelters are. A 2017 study found birds, insects and plants are likely being harmed by electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phone towers, broadcast transmitters and power lines. Birds and insects affected by radio waves can become disorientated, though generally most are unaffected. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Wimbledon's organisers, who were asked to comment. 3 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon faces calls to MOVE part of iconic SW19 venue
WIMBLEDON is facing calls to move parts of its iconic queue – to save bats. A short section of the lengthy path to The Championships, where 10,000 people a day have camped or waited to get in, runs through a Wimbledon Park bat protection zone. Advertisement 3 Ticketless fans queue in their thousands at Wimbledon Park Credit: Alamy 3 There are calls for the queue to be moved to protect wildlife Credit: Getty Activists claimed that tournament bosses should shift the queue entirely over fears it could be disturbing the protected animals. Simon Wright, of the Save Wimbledon Park group, said the queue was defeating the point of a conservation area. The campaigner, who is contesting the Advertisement 'Every year, we lose more of the park to the queue, and every year, they start building it earlier. 'There has not been a consideration of the impact of their plans on wildlife all the way through, so I'm not particularly surprised that they're doing this. 'I'm a big fan of the bats of 'It's completely ridiculous to have a bat protection zone and then put a load of people through it. Advertisement Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Just walking through will still disturb the bats' natural environment, and they're very sensitive creatures.' No WiFi is available in the zone as critical wireless hardware used to beam signals to fans' phones is not allowed. But hopeful queuers are permitted to walk through the zone despite a drive to conserve the eight protected bat species in the 67-acre Wimbledon Park. Advertisement The move is not linked to WiFi signals, though previous studies have claimed radio waves can damage bats' 'magnetic compass'. It can prevent the animals from remembering where their shelters are. A 2017 study found birds, insects and plants are likely being harmed by electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phone towers, broadcast transmitters and power lines. Birds and insects affected by radio waves can become disorientated, though generally most are unaffected. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Wimbledon's organisers, who were asked to comment. 3 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Wimbledon faces calls to MOVE part of iconic SW19 venue
WIMBLEDON is facing calls to move parts of its iconic queue – to save bats. A short section of the lengthy path to The Championships, where 10,000 people a day have camped or waited to get in, runs through a Wimbledon Park bat protection zone. 3 3 Queuers are not allowed to stand in the zone and are moved through quickly to avoid disturbing the nocturnal mammals. Activists claimed that tournament bosses should shift the queue entirely over fears it could be disturbing the protected animals. Simon Wright, of the Save Wimbledon Park group, said the queue was defeating the point of a conservation area. The campaigner, who is contesting the All England Club's planned expansion, added: 'The queue could be on their own land. 'Every year, we lose more of the park to the queue, and every year, they start building it earlier. 'There has not been a consideration of the impact of their plans on wildlife all the way through, so I'm not particularly surprised that they're doing this. 'I'm a big fan of the bats of Wimbledon Park because it's a lovely thing to do to go and sit by the lake at dusk and watch the bats feeding on the insects as they fly around. 'It's completely ridiculous to have a bat protection zone and then put a load of people through it. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'Just walking through will still disturb the bats' natural environment, and they're very sensitive creatures.' No WiFi is available in the zone as critical wireless hardware used to beam signals to fans' phones is not allowed. But hopeful queuers are permitted to walk through the zone despite a drive to conserve the eight protected bat species in the 67-acre Wimbledon Park. The move is not linked to WiFi signals, though previous studies have claimed radio waves can damage bats' 'magnetic compass'. It can prevent the animals from remembering where their shelters are. A 2017 study found birds, insects and plants are likely being harmed by electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phone towers, broadcast transmitters and power lines. Birds and insects affected by radio waves can become disorientated, though generally most are unaffected. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Wimbledon 's organisers, who were asked to comment. 3
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Burnt Faith launches Crowdcube funding push
Burnt Faith, the UK brandy business, is looking to raise funds through Crowdcube to invest in inventory and distribution. The company, set up in 2021, principally sells in the UK but, in recent months, has begun shipping to India. Speaking to Just Drinks, Burnt Faith founder Simon Wright said the Crowdcube push could be used to support a potential entry into the US. 'As part of the raise, if we do better than expected, then we will be looking at pushing an agreement with a distillery out in the US for access to a brandy out there,' Wright said. 'One of the things that we would do if we raised a good amount would be to expedite the inroads into that. At the moment, it's just a project there waiting on hold until we get some funds to support it, really.' Wright declined to put a potential timetable on a US launch. 'I wouldn't want to put anything down on paper in terms of 'we'll be launching in 2026' because it is depending [on the funding round] but there's an opportunity there for us in the future if we can raise the funds for it." He refused to be drawn on the amount Burnt Faith is looking to raise through the Crowdcube campaign, citing changes in the platform's disclosure policy. Last year, Burnt Faith, based in north-east London, raised £2m ($2.7m). Early investors have included Keith Greggor, the former co-owner of Anchor Brewing and once a shareholder in Skyy Spirits. The round valued Burnt Faith at £4.3m. In Burnt Faith's 2024/25 financial year, the company generated revenue of around £600,000, compared to £120,000 a year earlier. It is forecasting revenue of approximately £1.4m in its current 2025/26 financial year, Wright said. The business is moving into the RTD category, launching two products in the UK. 'These RTDs are another step in breaking down barriers to brandy. We want consumers to try new and explorative drinks but sometimes this needs to be in a format that encourages trial,' Wright said. The drinks – a Brandy & Apple variant and a Brandy & Ginger SKU – are 6.2% abv and have an RRP of £3.50. Talks with potential retail stockists are ongoing. Despite the range of spirit-based RTDs on sale in UK retailers, Wright believes Burnt Faith's products can prosper. 'I think talking to retailers, when it comes to spirit-based RTDs, they want the best from each category. Brandy as a liquid works really, really well in an RTD because the liquid so versatile," he said. "There hasn't been a premium brand anyway in the brandy category that's done an RTD yet. Hopefully by doing that, it'll bring some fresh life into the category because that's the problem with brandy, right? It's a bit staid and a bit traditional. Changing the format and putting brandy in different format will hopefully have quite a lot of appeal.' "Burnt Faith launches Crowdcube funding push" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
