Veterans in North Devon have been invited to take part in an event which aims to help them with their mental health.

The Root Cause Project, a social enterprise founded by ex-servicemen, will hold a free session at Hakeford Woods, near Barnstaple, at 10am BST.

Founder Roy Goddin said the session would provide a safe space for ex-military personnel to share their experiences with like-minded people and learn how to manage stress.

“We combined our mental health expertise, survival skills and military experience with the healing power of nature,” he said.

Mr Goddin, a former naval commando and qualified teacher, said the Root Cause Project was created as a safety net for veterans and serving personnel.

He said the session was “a space where our military family can find the support they deserve.”

The event will involve sitting around a fire, chatting with fellow veterans, participating in woodcraft, forest management or wild cooking, he added.