As some already know, my dear friend, Courtney Harris, took her own life two weeks ago. I’ve since discovered that she had been bravely facing mental health issues, and I have been struggling to know how to reconcile this with the amazing person everyone knew.

I had been planning to celebrate my 40th birthday this Friday 4th Sept, but it no longer felt right to do so and I was going to cancel. But after thinking it through, the party is now going ahead as a celebration of 40 years, but I have teamed up with the amazing charity MIND to both raise awareness of mental health issues, and hopefully a little funding. So, instead of the huge 40th birthday present you were planning on bringing me, could I ask that you just make a small donation on the night to MIND in memory of Courtney and thousands of others who have suffered from mental illness.

We have also moved the venue and the party is now at the brand new Tape London Members Club. We will start at 8pm with live music and food, and continue beyond midnight.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.