An angling club director is 'devastated' after a suspected arson attack destroyed approximately £6,000 worth of fishing and electrical equipment, including items used to support individuals with mental health issues. The incident, which happened in Northamptonshire, led to a community response with donations to help the club continue its activities.
The director of an angling club has said he has been left "devastated" after a suspected arson attack destroyed about £6,000 worth of fishing and electrical equipment. Craig Parkins, 40, from Fishing for Minds, part of Higham Ferrers Riverside Angling Club , in Northamptonshire, said years of work collected inside a storage container had "just gone up in smoke".
Mr Parkins, from nearby Rushden, said the group was started in 2023 to help people with mental health issues, as he suffers from anxiety.Mr Parkins, the director of Fishing for Minds and welfare officer for the angling club, said he had a phone call from a member of the public telling him that the container unit where all their equipment was stored had been "torched"."At the time we thought all the kit had been burnt but we think some of it might have been stolen, because we couldn't see any burnt reels on the ground," he said.He estimated that the total cost of the damage was about £6,000, including about £3,000 worth of fishing materials. It also includes the cost to repair the container, and to replace other items like seat boxes, chairs, trolleys, a lawn mower, hand tools and fishing tackle.Mr Parkins said: "I'm upset, angry, it's left me saddened. I was just devastated."I've lost a few sentimental things but luckily we are insured." He said the community rallied round quickly and donated items, so the groups can continue sessions with young people, including events planned for half-term."I want to say a big thank you to everyone who's helped, it just shows how strong the fishing community is," he added.Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner.
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