Knitted bees found at spots across Staffordshire, and this is why They have a special meaning
The bees have been spotted all over Staffordshire (Image: Staffordshire Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Champions) Knitted bees have been found left at venues across Staffordshire as part of a campaign to spread awareness of mental health issues The project has been organised by Staffordshire Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Champions, which is part of the #talksuicide campaign in the county that is part of the wider Suicide Prevention Partnership. It sees the knitted bees placed at locations, including nature reserves and even rail stations. Sophie Henaughan, operations manager at Brighter Futures group with deals with homelessness and mental health, commented on the importance of the bees, as she said, ‘The subtle approach that you get from the bees most importantly provides a conversation starter which is, of course, the most important thing.’ The Suicide Prevention Partnership is a combination of Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-onTrent City Council, which together have commissioned Brighter Futures to deliver the community initiative.
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