WHEN he lost his job two years ago Bryan Woods thought his life was over.

He had long suffered from depression, anxiety and alcoholism – and hospitalised for mental health problems – but this became unbearable with the redundancy.

With his confidence at rock bottom, a referral for Bryan to Artscape was the turning point.

The 57-year-old, of Petersfield, now sings the praises of the Petersfield charity which is celebrating its tenth birthday this week.

A Mad Hatter's Tea Party, held yesterday (Tuesday) at the Festival Hall, with the wearing of home-made hats encouraged, seemed the ideal way to mark the happy occasion.....

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