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Firebreak, Snipe and Pumpkins

The effect of a short, sharp lockdown on tourism and mental health; a rare bird makes a comeback and we're picking pumpkins in Pembrokeshire!

28 minutes

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Sun 25 Oct 2020 07:00

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Rural Tourism - the new Covid-19 "Firebreak" lockdown means tourism and hospitality businesses in Wales聽once again having to cancel bookings. We hear how it's a devastating blow for tourist operators already struggling.

Mental Health - one of the aims of the short Firebreak lockdown is to minimalize the impact on our mental health.銆赌 Undoubtedly it's been difficult for all but for the farming sector it can present unique challenges.銆赌 We speak to the Tir Dewi Charity.

***Please see the list below for organisations that can provide help and support with mental health to the farming community***

Snipe - we hear about the rare bird that's returned to a nature reserve on the Wales-Shropshire border for the first time in 25 years, thanks to a project to restore the peat-bog

and a little autumnal cheer - we pick pumpkins at Greenacre Market Garden in Pembrokeshire

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Organisations offering help and support with mental health to the farming community:

R.A.B.I. - theprovides help and support to farmers and families within the farming community. Phone 0808 281 9490 銆赌

The DPJ Foundation to those in the agricultural communities in Wales. Free counselling is available in English or Welsh.聽 Phone: 0800 587 4262聽The provides a Helpline and a free and confidential visiting service to farming people and families who are facing difficulties, including emotional issues. Phone: 03000 111 999 (7am-11pm)

Samaritans is struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day. Phone: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales. Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066.

Mind provideson a range of topics including types of mental health problem, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am - 6pm)

If you're feeling emotionally distressed or having suicidal thoughts, further help is available - click here for link

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