A KEIGHLEY-based mental health support group is expanding across the district. It’s Worth Talking About is launching male and female groups in Silsden and Wilsden – and an online facility. The move comes after an upsurge in interest around the group s services – particularly following the death last month of a young rugby player, 21-year-old student Alex Barusevicus. Mickey Hurley – secretary and coach at Silsden Storm amateur rugby league club, which runs teams from junior level to open age – contacted It’s Worth Talking About regarding the possibility of creating what he described as much-needed support for both men and women in the community.
University of Nottingham student Alex Barusevicus was found dead last month
Mother Teresa Barusevicus, 48, spoke of her grief after she was told the news
Mathematics student Alex had returned to his student house after Christmas
Alex described as talented rugby player who never took things too seriously
Mrs Barusevicus - a hospital worker - said: It s all just such a shock to me
For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details
Heartbroken family pay tribute to man, 21, who was found dead in house I ll always remember him with a smile, always happy
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A grieving family has paid tribute to a Nottingham student who had so many plans and was always joking about .
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Thomas Potter
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I had the pleasure riding with Alex many of times. Our first ride together was with Seb and Derek Shaw into the heart of the Yorkshire dales. I remember coming into Aysgarth, Alex had dropped Seb and his dad and I was clinging onto his wheel and thinking who is this kid and why is he so good.
Riding back from Keighley GC, Alex wanting to give the Hewenden climb segment a go to see if he could knock Pete off the top step. I certainly didn’t have the legs so I left him too it. I didn’t expect him to wait at the top because he only lived a few hundred meters down the other side and I was at least 2 minutes behind him. I got to the top of the climb and saw him waiting and remember thinking it was such a nice thing to do!