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International Men's Day - Hastings Baton of Hope Launch

 Registration is closed for this event
Mr Hastings and St Leonards invites you to hear about the exciting Baton of Hope Tour that is coming to Hastings on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Explore how you can collaborate and get involved in this exciting event to raise awareness and tackle the stigma surrounding suicide. Together we can raise awareness of suicide and enable those affected by suicide to tell their stories, making a difference for those in Hastings and St leonards. Join us for the afternoon for activities, discussion , planning and fun. Light refreshments will be available.
  • Register your interest in the Hastings Leg of Baton of Hope Tour 2025
  • An afternoon for local people, groups , agencies and anyone interested in mental health and suicide prevention to come together to plan , cololaborate  and share ideas.
  • Activities, Discussion , Planning and Fun
  • Light refreshments will be available - So come and Join The Conversation, have some fun and make a difference
When
Nov 19, 2024 from  2:00 PM to  5:00 PM
Location
Central Hall
6 Bank Buildings
Station Road
Hastings, TN34-1NG
United Kingdom
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