An author of self-help books based in Cumbria is holding an event of entertainment later this month.

Carlisle woman Judith Cook’s most recent book and second in her bibliography, The Gift of Human Kindness, focussed on the small things other people do for each other to show kindness, and how her experiences with ill health and suicidal ideation impacted her understanding of empathy.

She said she came to the realisation of the power and healing aspect of kindness after a comforting call with her doctor while considering suicide, something which was brought on severely during her menopause, which she discussed in the autobiographical My Doors of Destiny.

It was released last year and on July 27 she will be revealing a ‘reborn’ edition of her sophomore release with ‘added extras’ and ‘a new look right from the beginning’.

She will be holding the event at Eden Care Manor at Morton, Carlisle, from 1pm, which will involve singing, a buffet, raffle, and book signing opportunities.

In addition, Ms Cook announced that a ‘special guest’ will be appearing – Sara Oldham from Cash for Kids Cumbria and Southwest Scotland.

Addressing her followers, she said: “You have been a massive support to me in the past.

“Let’s make it last.

“We will have a blast.”