Stephen Fry has lent his voice to a mindfulness walking trail created by a charity which helps young people who have lost a sibling. 

The actor and broadcaster made audio recordings for Sibling Support, which was founded by a journalist who grew up in Soham.  

Ely Standard: Callum Fairhurst, who grew up in Soham, set up the charity Sibling Support.Callum Fairhurst, who grew up in Soham, set up the charity Sibling Support. (Image: Sibling Support)

Callum Fairhurst, 26, set up the charity around a decade after his older brother Liam died from cancer in 2009, aged 14.  

He said he was at university when he realised he was still struggling, and he started the project after speaking to others who had experienced something similar.  

The small charity sends out specialist resources to help bereaved siblings and has now established the mindfulness walk, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.  

With this latest project, Fry’s recordings guide visitors on a route through Salhouse Broad, on the Norfolk Broads.  

Ely Standard: The recordings guide participants through Salhouse Broad, on the Norfolk Broads. The recordings guide participants through Salhouse Broad, on the Norfolk Broads. (Image: Sibling Support)

Participants are encouraged to take a moment, enjoy their surroundings and look after their mental health.  

Ten activities are dotted around the signposted route, including a spot to plant flowers in memory of a loved one and a bench at which to share a story about them.   

Mr Fairhurst said: “The walk was originally aimed at supporting young people when their brother or sister dies, but it’s accessible to absolutely anyone regardless of the reason they want to do it.   

“We know that when a young person’s brother or sister dies they’re more likely to experience a range of mental health issues.   

“This walk encourages them to subtly speak about their feelings and find coping mechanisms throughout.   

“It’s such a beautiful walk.”  

Ely Standard: Activities guide participants through Salhouse Broad, on the Norfolk Broads.Activities guide participants through Salhouse Broad, on the Norfolk Broads. (Image: Sibling Support)

Fry said the walk, created by charity Sibling Support, was “such a simple and wonderful idea”.  

“I really hope people will really get something out of taking this walk,” he said. 

Further information is available at www.siblingsupport.co.uk.