Join Every Life Matters at Carlisle Cathedral, Maryport Memorial Gardens, Penrith Cornmarket, and St Nicholas Whitehaven to light a candle. 

The service will take place on Sunday, September 10 at 8pm, as the world comes together to remember those lost to suicide, and those living with thoughts of suicide. 

The candle lighting events across Cumbria are an opportunity to come together in solidarity with others who have lost family members, friends, colleagues and others to suicide, and those who want to show their support for people in our communities who are living with thoughts of suicide. 

A spokesperson from NCIC said: "These are simple and informal events. There is no need to book, there will be no speeches, ceremony or pressure to speak to others.

"Candles will be available if you can’t bring your own, and pictures of a lost loved one and/or messages of support are also welcomed. 

"Please be there before 8pm ready to light a candle, and to share a minute of silence and reflection with people around the world on the hour. 

"People are welcome to turn up anytime from 7pm onwards to meet others or to talk to members of Every Life Matters.

"Events are based outside, but if it is raining or excessively windy we will move inside or under shelter at each venue. We know that for some coming to such an event can be very daunting.

"Members of Every Life Matters will be on hand to welcome you, to talk to if you need, and to inform you about support available for those bereaved by suicide and those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.

"World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual reminder that there is an alternative to suicide, and it aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us. hat our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling."