The first of a series of talks about the benefits of fishing for well-being and more will take place later this month. 

Tight Lines will be hosting its first free scheduled talk on January 16 at Wendron Football Club, Carnkie from 7.30pm.

According to its website, Tight Lines use sea angling as a way of helping to alleviate the growing pressures and struggles within the current social and economic climate of Cornwall.

It said that the main focus of this community project is for adults who are experiencing difficulty and issues with mental health, including PTSD, anxiety, stress and depression.

The company said: "We strive to help through angling workshops and demonstrating a new life skill, whilst engaging with like-minded individuals, creating its very own angling community.

"Tight Lines hopes to help as many people in Cornwall as possible, using our biggest ally, the sea."

Tight Lines said it will also look to work alongside and support a range of Cornish businesses that will create fundraising events for Tight Lines and other worthy local causes by hosting feast nights, music nights and beach litter picks in Cornwall.

Meetings will be scheduled every fortnight at Wendron Football Club, which will feature talks from guest speakers from the angling and wellness industry, and also include regular fishing raffles, a fishing tackle swap shop and refreshments.

For more information, visit: www.tight-lines.org