Kevin, Just thought it appropriate to drop you a short note after your TV debut. I must say you came across very well on the program last night and I'm sure you will have a positive outlook moving forward.

Having watched "The Secret Millionaire" since the program was launched you certainly came across as one of the participants who the who experience has made a difference too? The experience looked very humbling? I'm sure we are all too materialistic and life is very short.. Helping others is as rewording and as fulfilling as making loads of cash in business... Well done mate and good luck for the future!!

PS if you want to keep up with the helping others bit, we are looking for volunteers on the Lifeboat crew at Burry Port... NO cash just time and there are a good bunch of guys to have fun as well!! 

Regards, Owain S Davies. Managing Director, Amcanu Ltd

Hi there. I can't quite believe I am doing this but here goes, what the hell! I watched Secret Millionaire last night, which I might add always makes me cry, but God that episode got to me!

Apart from the obvious, giving the money to those wonderful people was amazing, but more than anything I was touched by your reaction to it all. I have no doubt Julie would be hugely proud of her big brother and I am sure she is looking out for you where ever she is.

Oh and from a personal point of view, great eyes by the way!  

Joanne Edwardson. Multimedia Communication, Commerzbank AG

Hi Kevin, Well, it's now 2 weeks since the screening of your episode of Secret Millionaire and I'm still thinking about it so thought I'd drop you a line.

I love the series anyway; watching a programme with the feel good factor and which restores faith in human nature is always uplifting but especially welcome in the current climate, however your episode particularly intrigued me. Maintenance Jeff/Geoff is an inspiration to us all, 68 years old and working 80 hrs a week, what a totally selfless man but one of the most contented and happy people I have seen in quite some time, there's a lesson to be learnt there by us all. 

'Angelic' Geoff, I bet he's never shouted in his life!, so calm and thoughtful, the perfect person to do his kind of work and Julie, incredible woman, the people you met who ran these services were amazing. Most, if not all, other 'gifters' - dreadful word but can't think of a better one at the moment! - seem to gain something more than just pleasure in being able to help others financially but your experience seemed to suggest that, although you were undoubtedly very generous to the people and projects to whom you donated, you personally gained a lot more which will stay with you long term than you expected. 

Your ongoing devastation of Julie's death was heart stoppingly obvious throughout the programme but it seemed that by the end of the programme and having spent time with Geoff (one of the many!) you'd made some sort of breakthrough there too, I certainly hope that I didn't misread it and that that's the case, it's a shockingly long time to have been hurting that much, I really felt for you. It was so thought provoking in fact that I did a bit of internet surfing and now, having read more of your story on your websites it's given me even more to think about; your life has certainly not been dull.

I think that we can all be guilty at times of judging people by first impressions or circumstances and, shamefully, it's usually in an derogatory and patronising way but when you said you felt disconnected from people, it was a reminder that it can happen the other way around too, ironic that people who enjoy or suffer both extremes of wealth can share such similar emotions sometimes. You seem to have made some good friends in Devon and for someone who's left tit-pulling behind them you certainly seemed as happy as a pig in the preverbial emptying out the pond so if you ever feel disconnected again, may I suggest that you go and bond with your yellow buckets and the lads in a very muddy pond!!!!

Anyway, sorry for the unsolicited e-mail and for going on a bit, didn't realise how much I'd written!, I just wanted to say well done for the best episode I've ever seen, it's spurred me to do actually action something I have contemplated for a few years and I'm volunteering to help a charity locally who feed, water and pamper the homeless on Christmas Day this year and I'm really looking forward to it so thank you for that. My boys will be with their father this Christmas but they too want to volunteer with me next year thanks to you.

All the best and good luck with your continued business and charity ventures, they are both enhancing many people's lives, you have so very much of which to be proud of yourself and for which others are clearly extremely grateful.

Foo.

BTW, what were the viewing figures? - did you beat the previous largest audience for SM as you wanted? Also, I thought you did a very good job washing Norman's car, I never do mine that well!!

Hi Kevin. Just wanted to say congrats on "Secret Millionaire" which has just been on and hope you beat the viewing figures!

Knew you were a "good guy" when we met you but even better to know you've re-discovered the "real" you - light workers in your circumstances are not common...

Without wishing to sound patronising, giving money (when you've got it!) is easy but to give of yourself means so much more. You are, and we're sure will continue to be, an inspiration - not bad for a welsh "tit puller"!

Best wishes. Martin & Elaine

Hi Kevin how are you? We had fun watching the programme last night, shame most of it got cut but it was good to see. We would all like to thank you greatly for your donation it has brought us brand new computers which I'm using now to write to you and obviously you have seen the running machine.

We hope you found the answer you were looking for inside yourself.

A group of us are going to Bulgaria on the 2nd of November for 2 weeks to do voluntary work on a orphanage over there, we were wondering if we could do anything for you to help fund raise for our trip. We have to raise £1,500 minimal before the 2nd to pay for materials to use when we're doing our voluntary work over there please contact me on this email address.


Sean Hughes

Hi there Kevin, Congratulations on seeing you on "The Secret Millionaire" and the journey you took to get to being one ......but more importantly because you showed heart........ and the courage to connect and that I am sure touched all who were viewing. Wishing you love and happiness,

Lots of love Belinda

I taped it. Then I watched it. Then I watched it again. Great show. Really enjoyed that Kevin My mum now thinks you're a very nice man. Hope I can emulate one day Regards Alan

Hey Kevin, We just wanted to say a huge congratulations on your very inspirational and heart-rending Secret Millionaire adventure. We watched the channel 4 program separately, and it's just as well because my eyes (Phil) were very sweaty! It's fantastic that you truly made a difference in those peoples' lives. Very, Very Well Done!

Love and hugs, Phil and Karen xx Advanced Students

Hi Kevin. I dont expect you to remember me. I did a course in Belfast with you last year and I went on and did a few more in Richmond. However I've put aside the property bug for now and I'm spending more time developing my Spiritual side.

I imagine you've received many messages from people who've seen secret millionaire this week and rightly so. It was wonderful to watch and really quite moving.

Having met you at the course in Belfast I was really taken with you as a person. Not because of all you'd done with property or because of your wealth but because of your openess and honesty. I remember being really taken aback when you told us about your initial meeting with Sandie. Obviously having had the experience you knew how real it was but to others the 'unexplainable' makes you 'strange'. So I really admired your courage in telling that story.

I in turn was surprised then in watching the tv the other night to hear you talk about your disconnection. Obviously like myself you have a good front. I too disconnected from people through my own childhood traumas (which I wont burden you with). I remember when I discovered this disconnection it was such a surprise. I always got on well with people and people liked me. Of course I myself was a long way back from this front, well hidden from public view. Its been quite a journey connecting again, not always pleasant but extremely rewarding in the end. My life is beyond what I knew happiness to be. Connection has brought me into a wonderful relationship and brought no end of joy and opportunity to myself, my partner and most of all my children.

For me psychotherapy was the path of discovery. I used to think only sick people went to therapy, now I realise actually it is a wonderful gift for those of us who consider ourselves well.

However you find your connection Kevin I wish you well. You are a lovely man and deserve to be completely happy. Always remember your sister is by your side so even when you feel no one understands or knows whets going on, she does.

Wishing you and your family all the joy love and peace in the world.

God Bless Marie Kavanagh

Hi Kevin. Thought I would drop you a line to say how much we all enjoyed the show, you were fantastic and yes we all cried. Myself and Abi were planning to come up to your pub as a surprise but had to be up at 6am!!! groan. Hope you had a good night, I expect you have been inundated with calls and e mails etc. Went to Exeter on the train yesterday for training and some lovely ladies came up to me and said how much they enjoyed the show and to keep up the good work.

All the best, looking forward to seeing you again soon. 
Julie BPAG (Barnstaple Poverty Action Group)

Hello Kevin. I am sure you have had thousands of emails this last week, It was great to see you on Secret Millionaire, I was born in Barnstaple and my Mum works in the Children's Hospice so it was very personal, since going on a Martin Roberts course you took in Exeter last year, we now have one property rented out and are busy renovating another thanks for the continued encouragement.

Mark and Sarah Lyes 

Hi Kevin, It was good to chat to you last Friday. Hope all is well with you and your family. The Secret M. prog. really raised the profile of Little Bridge. Lots of positive feedback. Thanks so much for your generosity, your donation will be used to make a real difference.

It was strange to turn on Radio Wales last Friday on route to visit Jan's mum who is in a nursing home in Pontypridd. We tuned in just at the right time to hear your interview. You came over really well.

Life at Little Bridge is a combination of lots of fun and real moments of sadness. I worked last weekend and we had a group of teenagers staying all of whom are really unwell. One lad who lives in Barnstaple with his mum is Marcus. He is a real star, he has blond hair, glasses and a smile which lights up the world. He chatted to me about you for ages having seen the programme. You are his hero. If you have the chance would you be able to drop him a line to say hi. He attends a special school called Pathfields in Barnstaple and has just started staying at Little Bridge as his serious condition has deteriorated. He is able to chat and a letter or email from you would bring an even broader smile to his face.

Well boyo, thanks again for all you have done to help others. Don't forget you have an open invitation to come to Little Bridge at any time. If we can help you in any way then just ask.

Take care and God bless, Geoff (Little Bridge Hospice)

Hi Kevin, John and Debs recommended I watch The Secret Millionaire last week. We do usually watch it however having a 'connection' made it even more enjoyable. Well done for what you are doing... you are a true inspiration.

All the best, Richard

Hi Kevin. I'm sure you're getting a lot of mail following your experience on the Secret Millionaire, but I just wanted to say, I watch it regularly and found your experiences particularly touching.

Any kind of capitalism engenders jealousy in people so I am sure you'll get a lot of stick too, but essentially, only you can know the value gained personally and emotionally through taking part, so a big congratulations to you. Kind regards, Clare Green

Hi Kevin. I just wanted to get in touch with you as I have just watched your episode of the Secret Millionaire and was extremely touched by your experience. I am currently putting together a children's project and wondered whether or not you would be interested in getting involved. If you would then please let me know.

Kind regards, Emma Jones

Hi Kevin.


I'm Catherine and in September I watched your show just by off chance really of flicking through the channels one night, which I rarely get chance to watch tv. I saw the show and thought I'd just watch it for something to do actually. As it's not really something I'd choose to watch
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I wanted to actually praise you on the fact your personality was so genuine, you came across as a down to earth person, someone who judged people of their age especially the younger ones then took a step back to realise they needed a chance in life too.

You said that you'd split from your wife as you focused on your career/work being a property investor. My father is a wealthy self employed person and has concentrated on his work more than his family in life and it split us really leading to a divorce with my mother and the children going with my mum as my dad worked his butt off really. The same as you. I could just see a reflection from my past with you and your children. I just wanted to say, focus on your kids too, cause they will remember ALOT more negative of what dad didn't do with them more than what dad DID do with them. 

I had that, all because dad focused on his business. I now don't have contact with my father and I don't want you to have this later down the road. Which I don't think would happen. The last memory I have of my father doing something with me was when I was 4 and I was so proud of him. I'm now 27 next month. Your 2 boys and girl, won't be kids for ever. Even involve them with the business, take them to footie matches, or let your girl have a sleep over at your house one night, or even all go to the cinema. Your get a good feeling or achievement as well as quality time. My dad used to give us money, not quality time. I miss the quality time. Your a good man Kevin Green. Good luck with your business. You can see your children have alot of respect for you, and I'm proud of them for this. And I'm not like the rest, I'm not after your money. Just trying to give you some advice. From a parent to another. Take care. Catherine.

Dear Kevin, I live in the North Devon area and was deeply moved when the programme was broadcast recently. I would just like to apologise for the comments and statements that have been made since, particularly by MP Nick Harvey, who complained about Channel 4's lack of superficial photography, which had no place in the filming of this programme. I think he may have failed to miss the point as to what the programme was about. Instead he felt, I believe that it was free advertising for the tourist trade.

I hope that it does not put you off visiting Barnstaple again and maintaining your contact with the people who you came into contact with. Thank you once again for your generosity, as a volunteer myself I know only too well how hard it is to raise money for worthwhile causes. Ildi McIndoe

Hi Kevin, my name is Karen and I am a single mam to two beautiful children who I adore. Iam watching your show and its is lovely to see someone like yourself helping people and charities that really need the help. I am shocked how your marriage split up over on how you wanted to succeed in life that is really a shame. It is lovely to see that you now live for your three children. 

Nice to see dads still wanting their children after marriage break-ups. As I have already said I am a single mam with two children a girl 16 and a boy 10 who is autistic and fought to be here today as he was born 10 weeks premature and his dad doesn't bother with him nor does his dads family. They don't even send a birthday cards or xmas cards and his dad's mother was an ex-magistrate who worked on the family courts stating what is best for children when couples split and even she has turned her back on her on grandson.

Well never mind it is lovely to see a person like yourself out their helping people and also being a loving and caring dad. I know all what divorce is like been there myself and it is very nice. I have also been very depressed myself to after having my son who was 10 weeks premature who is now autistic, which is very hard work I have had to fight for everything and because he looks so normal people just think he is a naughty child. My mam has been my back bone. I know have respite once a fortnight where he goes to a foster caring from Saturday morning till Sunday night, which is lovely which gives me a break to unwind or even go out with my friends.

So anyway you seem a really caring gentleman and it lovely what you are doing for these people. Take care Karen Robson

p.s I had to send a e-mail saying how a very nice person you are. Also joined your fan club on FaceBook xx

Kevin, Just watched your secret millionaire and felt very inspired by the whole programme. I'll bet its an experience you will carry with you for the rest of your life. And may it be the beginning of a more fulfilling future for you. I feel like I am where you once were on that dairy farm and plodding along quite happy but deep down I know that there is an onus on me to be successful so that I to can do just like you did. Keep up the good work in all areas and who knows some day we will have a chat over a coffee. Thank you!

Hi, My names Claire Pilgrim and I would like for this message to be read by Kevin Green himself - knowing his busy schedule and lifestyle I doubt for one minute he would read this, although it would be a pleasure should this be reality.

I watched the Secret Millionaire programme last night and i must say you are an absolute inspiration, to openly speak about your life regarding your sister was admirable. I personally was touched by that but also noticed your comment regarding how people treat you and feel you only got a personal 1-1 from those who knew you as a volunteer whereas as a millionaire I guess people are very different towards you.

On a personal note should you get to read my email I would go as far to say should I ever get the privilege to meet you personally I would happily speak to you about your sister passing away as that side of things hit me as in my past Lupus was once a possible diagnosis for me although luckily i was fortunate enough for it not to be that.

Anyway should you get to read this I want to say, you came across as the most genuine Secret Millionaire and you should be very proud to know that not only the money side was appreciated but i think you hit home to a lot of viewers how genuine you are - that is something I've never seen before watching the programme.

I hope this message can satisfy you in knowing what difference you have made and also how myself - a random person was touched by what you did and the impact you have had on those who are in need. All the best and congratulations on what you have achieved in life. Claire Pilgrim

Hi. Although it's unlikely this message will get passed on to Kevin, I'm still going to send it in the hope that it will. I watched the programme last night & just wanted to tell him that he had me in floods of tears but probably not for the same reason as most people.

7 years ago my eldest son died aged 17 very suddenly from gastric cancer. It got worse as it was found to be caused by a genetic condition which was then identified in my younger son who is now 21 & has been kept alive by quite radical surgery to prevent cancer developing.

For the first year or two after Nick's death I just existed; I had a son to support & a mortgage to pay, so sort of got through each day. For the subsequent years I've tried to "live" & have beaten myself up for getting upset, hiding my tears & pretending I feel fine. Somehow I think I've got it wrong.

Kevin acknowledging the effect his sister's death had upon him, even after all this time, was very uplifting. It might also help other people who think you "get over" the death of a close person, especially a young person, to realise that in fact what you do is adjust & learn to live with it - sometimes by becoming a very good actor.

So will you thank him from me.....a good cry works wonders! Kind regards Helen Everton

Hi Kevin, Just a quick note to say how touched I've been by Wednesday night's programme. I've watched a few episodes of the Secret Millionaire and have regularly been moved to tears by the 'causes' that have featured. However, I can't remember the 'Millionaire' themselves having that effect on me before.

As an only daughter, with two brothers in their 30's, I can only imagine the sense of loss you feel over your sister Julie being taken from you at such a young age. Taking the immense liberty of imagining  what she would have thought of your programme, I'm sure she's incredibly proud of her brother.

I hope you always keep your sense of wonder and generosity. May your involvement in the lives of those less fortunate helps with your healing process and I hope your unassuming compassion brightens the lives of many, for years to come.

And thank you for an inspiring piece of television! Karen

Hi Kevin,  I watched your show the other night, and haven't been able to get it out of my head. You are such a wonderful man, caring and thoughtful. I have never done anything like this before, but something kept telling me I had to find a way of letting you know what I thought. I admire you for your courage and determination, I am sure your sister is so proud of you.

You have certainly made me see my life differently. Well done Kevin, you are such a lovely man, and I wish you every happiness. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Kindest regards Lauren

Hello, I have added a link on our website to your page about the childrens hospice south west when it was featured on one of your 'secret millionaire' programmes. We hope you don't mind, but we thought it might be a nice way for people to read about how the hospice works. I had already done this before I thought to ask your permission, sorry. But hope you will allow us to keep it there. We watched the programme, and having visited the hospice ourselves, could only agree totally with your comments.

Thank-you. If you care to look at our site, you will see what our efforts are aimed at. We have the fun, the hospice recieves the benefits.!! It is all good. Many thanks, Laney. http://sillyminis.yolasite.com 

Dear Kevin  I hope you don't mind me writing to you once again but I saw you on The Secret Millionaire and wanted to say what a fantastic experience and opportunity that must have been. It would seem that it was also quite an emotional roller coaster due to your own personal experiences of loss.

It is always hard to lose someone close to you and it does take you to a very strange place. My experience was somewhat different to yours as my fella wasn't ill - he just left our home one morning and was killed instantly after being taken under the wheels of a lorry. As one of my friends said he wouldn't have even had time to know what was happening before it was over - so in that sense he didn't suffer - it was all over too quick for that. However we had been together for 10 years and had ran a construction business for 5 of those so my whole world as I knew it suddenly vanished that day. Having to go and identify him and arrange his funeral were the hardest things I have ever had to do and it took me a long time to get past the shock and pain of losing him.

I do know though that he remains with me in my heart and my memories as I'm sure your sister does with you. There are also often strange things that happen that make me aware that he is still around albeit not physically. I know for sure that he would want me to get out there and grab hold of life again which I have been fighting to do. They do say everything happens for a reason which can sometimes be hard to grasp but in a strange way if I had not lost Gareth then I would not have had the time available to be there for my mum when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2007. We lost her last year and it did throw me back a bit but I was determined this year that I needed to get my act together and then Rich Dad popped up.

The three day workshop at Gatwick was a terrifying ordeal for me as I had become quite a hermit - much to my friends concern and that is where Yvonne was so brilliant for me. Since then I have done various courses and have my last one in November and have also got myself out a bit more socially again. I seem to be feeling a lot more calmer especially after speaking with Sandra although I still have quite a way to go. I have been lucky enough to have Annie Davidson as my mentor and she spent 3 days with me at the beginning of September concentrating mainly on moving me on from the yuk place I've been. Beating my acquired phone phobia is one of my biggest challenges. She suggested that I e-mail her weekly so we can chart my progress back to the real world and then on into my future and she has been brilliant. 

I know I will get there and I am far far more there than I have been - so onwards and upwards. I am off to India in November to do a 10 day trek in the Himalayas for the local hospice which I think will also help me. I signed up for it last year in my attempts to get back to reality and living and am really looking forward to it. Plus it raises money for a good cause so a win win situation.

I got the impression from an e-mail sent from WIA that you are doing the marathon next year for Amber so wish you the best of luck in that. I have walked 26 miles for charity in the past but I am not sure that I could actually run that distance. 

We never really know what is going on behind closed doors in peoples lives so it is good that you are able to do something to help and to also raise awareness. I am sure your sister is very proud of you. Losing someone you love especially when they are so young is horrendous but at least they were in your life and will always remain with you.

So wishing you the best of luck in all that you do. May your world always be shining. I hope once again that you didn't mind me writing - I did leave it for a while as I thought you may have a rather full inbox after the programme. Best wishes, Julie

Hi Kevin. Not sure if you remember me or not. We met in Belfast when you took the Whitney course. I just wanted to say congratulations on your Secret Millionaire show. It was truly touching. You done a fabulous job!

It is amazing by giving you receive so much. I have always felt that in my life, and I could see that you were truly humbled and overwhelmed by the reaction of all the people.  What a journey to experience!. It really does make you grateful and thankful for all the gifts your life has given you. 

Be proud of yourself and the person you have become. Kind regards Roslyn Bell
Author of "I Will Be Home In 20 Minutes" Coming soon: www.IWillBeHomeIn20Minutes.com 

Below are some of the comments posted on our Official FaceBook page for Kevin Green's Secret Millionaire Experience.

Hi Kevin, you inspired me on the secret millionaire the other week. I think what you did was great for those people & it's motivated me to get started with my venture also. Am currently reading through your scholarship study too. Look forward to hearing from you on the Dragon's Den. Cheers John Barnes


Hi Kevin, Love reading about all the good work you're doing. My property empire is building up slowly but surely and hope that I too can succeed as well as you. Wendy Hardy


The programme is not about showing the wealth of a town. Its about showing how the wealth of a person can make a difference. We do not all have wealth like Kevin and the other Millionaires but we all have a heart like them The programme has changed me. I cannot give money like Kevin but, as a result I have offered to do volunteer work with some spare time I have. That's what the programme is about. Hellen Roberts


All areas have good and bad parts. Look at any town and you will see them. I was in Richmond, London this week and saw homeless people sleeping rough under bridges right next to million pound homes. Kevin faced the reality of modern life head-on and has given back to help others. Three cheers for Kevin and all the other Secret Millionaires for taking action and making a difference. Adrian Pickersgill


Kevin very interesting, Your kindness to all the people in Devon, they will not forget you. Janet Hemmings


Thoroughly enjoyed your show, well done for getting involved. Sandra Powell


I have just read your piece in the paper, finding it very difficult through the tears, why aren't there more people like you Kevin, being nice isn't rocket science is it? Thank you for all you have done for Adele, looking forward to watching tomorrow, with probably lots of tissue's! xx Take care x Rose Poore


I'm really looking forward to seeing you on the tv. The article was really moving so have no doubt I'll have some tears tomorrow. Well done mate, you're amazing! Lara Humphreys


Watching it now.. really good and I think your doing a good job ..your not a stuck up person and just been a really kind nice man.. hope everything goes well for you :-) I work with people with disabilities and know how tough it is for the families...you will make a lot of people happy :-) Amanda Jeffries Newton


Just watch the program, and think its brilliant how you helped them people, my daughter is disabled, and it just shows people are willing to help, well done. Joanne Hayes


Just watched the programme and think what your doing is wonderful, how u can help ppl change there lives so dramatically is just soo  great.I think what u done for Shannon and her family was soo nice. making the little girls dreams come true. Hopefully one day ill be able to help in the way you have, I'm wanting to do Property Developing, so maybe one day ill be a milliionnaire lol. well I can dream. But I will succeed in renting out property one day. lol Lisa Dymond


Awesome Kev LOVE your journey go you!!! You are an inspiration to contribution :D Talisa Watson


Just saw the programme, what a real gentleman you are Kevin. You brought a tear to my eye. If only there were more people like you in this world. If there were it would be a much happier place. What you did was so special to help others like you have.... I think that everyone will agree with me, when I say that your a real gent. xxxx Julie Haynes


I watched some of it and really enjoyed it, Well done Kevin, Genuine guy trying to put something back into the community. Why did I not watch it all, it clashed with "wounded" the story of Two guys in the army who had their legs blown off, and they were the lucky ones, extreme courage and determination. Peter McGibney


I watched the programme last night and was really touched by the work you have done. However please can you tell me why they chose to show only the deprived areas of Barnstaple and not the pretty market town it actually is! I understand it must have been the production teams decision to make better viewing BUT it's a real shame for the people who live in this beautiful area that the two main groups featured were not even in Barnstaple, they were in Chawleigh and Ilfracombe.... Jody Hooker


Well done Kevin, you really seem to have genuinely touched those people and hopefully created positive ripples for years to come. The Butterfly Effect. What's next I wonder? Lucy Black


Reply to Lesley: I'm sure Barnstaple is lovely place, but to portray how nice and beautiful it is to tourists is not the purpose of the Channel 4 show, surely? No matter how wonderful your town is, there are clearly problems there and that is what the show aims to confront. It does the same everywhere it goes - for example in the last episode they went... Read more to Liverpool, my home town, and they didn't show anything of the millions they've spent on the new "Liverpool 1" regeneration. As I said, the point of the show is to confront the fact that there are problems in Britain which people need to focus on, rather than focusing on making their town look nice and sweeping everything else under the carpet. Perhaps we should turn away from the pride we have in our towns and do as Kevin has and help those who need it. Kenneth Hindmarch


Well done Kevin - really loved the programme and what a difference people can make to peoples lives. God Bless you. David Crowson


What a caring, genuine bloke, heard him on Swansea Sound. Yvonne Pearce


You are so right Yvonne.... Kevin gave a very special gift to me and my daughters which will stay in our memories for years to come.... you will see this when you watch the programe next week..... he truly is everything you say and a lovely guy, will never be able to thank him enough for what he has done for us !!! Adele Hamilton Wilkins


Here here .....A special gift not just for Adele and the girls who had a fab time and made loads of treasured memories... but also a gift for the rest of Adele's family to see you so happy and with such wonderful smiles, I hope one day Kevin will know exactly what a wonderful gift he has given xxxx Thank you xxxxxxx Sharon Adams


Kev you are a truly remarkable man n I feel very privileged to know you, keep smiling hun x Julie Flaherty


Great interview mate! Very proud of you. Can't wait to see the show now (and yes, there will be tears!) Silas J. Lees


Inspired, moved to tears and absolutely feel its the best episode of the series and think you are lovely Kevin xxxx Diane Severs


Hi Kevin, It makes me very proud that a local boy has used is position in society to do good, WELL DONE. Joanne Harries-Jewell 


Thanks for reaching out Kevin! Looking forward to connecting with you. Best wishes, Juhi Bera 


Hey new friend.. watched you on secret millionaire in awe.. I cried like a baby ..What a fantastic heart you have.. so proud of you.. and I'm so thrilled I get the chance to say it.. :-)) Nicola James 

 
We watched Secret Millionaire and it was very inspiring, as you own houses very close to where we live and we would like to have your success one day. Kris N Becca Richens


Kevin, you have a big heart, almost as big as those 3 charities you donated to. It is refreshing for Secret Millionaire to feature in a rural area, especially one in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and whilst thriving, like many towns N. Devon has pockets of deprivation and poverty often more hidden in rural areas. It should be noted that if it were not for the charities and volunteers that work for their local communities, they would not thrive as much as they do, filling the gaps by the decrease in public spending and cutbacks on statutory services, more detrimental to those living in rural areas. Keep up the good work all. well done. DEVONIAN 


We wish to say congratulations to Kevin on his very entertaining program which went out Wed 23 September  2009. Can you forward this message to Kevin as my sister Mairead O'Dolan wishes to ask him to send a return message. Thanking you. Yours sincerly Olivia O'Dolan in Ireland. 


I thought the show was amazing. I would love to know how Kevin has built up his fortune - who he has learnt from and what lessons he could pass on. Would be amazing to hear and inspiring from a person who clearly gave alot of himself - not just his money on the show. ENTREPRENEUR


I watched the show for the first time Wednesday night and was amazed at the generosity of the secret millionaire Kevin. It had me in tears by the end of the show. It really restores my faith in humanity to know that there are people like Kevin out there willing to help others as he has. SIMON CARTWRIGHT


What an amazing journey you have been on Kevin and so great to see a man in your position giving back to those less fortunate. I was deeply touched by the show and realise that success is definitely the journey, not the destination. You have a big heart and a kind soul. Thank you so much. SILAS J. LEES 


I was born in Barnstaple and spent an idyllic childhood in this area. I left to go to university and returned 20 years later, as I wanted my children to be brought up with the same wonderful memories as myself - being able to run free in lovely surroundings. We still enjoy all the pleasures that money can't buy - as we are still surrounded by picturesque beaches and open moorland, and as you see in the programme, I believe we have some of the biggest hearted and most selfless people in the country among our population. When I was a child people here, on the whole, were able to enjoy a better standard of living, although few were rich. If you live in Barnstaple now it is impossible to get a well paid job, because basically there are no jobs for people with higher qualifications.  

I have two degrees and use my skills to work with children with special needs for £7,000 a year. It is a very rewarding job and I am fortunate that I can afford to do it, as I own my house. Utility bills are disproportionately expensive, so are a struggle, and most people are paid below £15,000 a year, if they have a job, but it is worth it to be out of the rat race and living among people, who care about others and have values other than making their pile at other people's expense! Yes, life is not easy here, but it was a different story before Margaret Thatcher encouraged rampant selfishness and individualism to become a way of life in this country. I am pleased that our wonderful local representatives in the film have taught at least one 'Thatcher's child' to think differently and rediscover the best part of himself. MARGARET 


I loved loved loved this episode. Thanks Kevin - i only wish i could get involved myself and help homeless people around the valleys - but its being safe that worries me........there are lots of homeless people needing help but they are reliant on drugs and that worries me. SARAH


Loved the show I was a part of it living in AMBER it was fun with the the hole lot was and I would like to say thank you 4 all the work you put in. DARREN 


People like Kevin & the others involved with the various projects restore my faith in human nature. Thank you for caring. I'm also pleased that Kevin himself seems to have benefited emotionally from the experience. Well done. KATIE


Hi Kevin don't know if you read this, just like to say well done you have come a long way since the B.I.S course in Wales and since I last saw you at the Nuffieldreunion in Barnstaple in 2002 I think it was you fell off the radar then now I know what you were doing The projects you gave to are very deserving it must have been fulfilling to do so if you are in the area again please contact I would very much like to catch up Mike Gilbert Little Marland Fm 


Just wanted to say to Kevin, a big well done for all your hard work and generosity. We have a disabled child and we have taken him to swim with Dolphins, we noticed last night that the little Girl did swim with Dolphins in Florida, but the better place is in Key Largo which specialises with disabled kids, the place is island dolphin care. org. a fantastic place. TONY


Well done Kevin, you' ve done a wonderful thing and wow weren't you brave. I cried my eyes out watching you but was very proud of you seeing things differently. Best of luck for the future. KATE


Kevin Green, what an amazing, kind and soulful man. A brilliant business brain with integrity and great communication skills. He loves a trier! I empathies with him to a degree. What a joy and inspiration to watch, listen and learn. Well done Channel 4 for selecting Kevin and your sensitive commentary. My Mum always taught me that if you have the way with all, spread a little happiness. CAROLINE J FOX 


I've lived in Barnstpale my whole life, and its not the best place in the country, but its a great place to grow up, they have shown the worst of Barnstaple but every town has places like this, they haven't shown what this town is really about, There are many places much more "deprived" than Barnstaple. WHITE


But , no matter where the place is, Obviously Kevin is a Good Person and has affiliation with the area! I wish he would come to my area :) Kevin, sorry to hear about your Sister ! Greetings from Ireland, Kevin! SUPERMUM53


I think Kevin touched on some very good points that would be associated with many towns and cities around the country. The point that touched me the most was the hospice, I can relate to everything that Kevin did and said there. I lost my son 3 years ago at 20 months old the support that they gave to me and my other son who was only 6 at the time was fantastic I would not have made it through the worst time in my life without the care that they gave to me and my son. Hospices should not have to rely on charitable donations the government needs to do more in the way of funding hospices they are so important to sick children and their families. DEBBIE


Wonderful giving really is a great feeling. Well done Kevin. PATRICIA


Yes - Barnstaple has some of the most deprived areas - areas such as Forches and parts of St Marys which is in Central Ward. You see people always see what they want to see. Yes like most towns and cities there are good areas and the bad ones. It will be good to see that help is at hand to some local charities and organisations that help those less fortunate than most. Well done Mr Green. NOTE to channel 4 - its spelt Barnstaple and not Barnstable. please change if you get this post. Barumite 


Reply to: Bunty, don't like to spoil your argument with inconvenient facts, but Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Bideford have wards that are among the most deprived in the UK. Check out deprivation indices on DCC/NDC/NOMIS sites. You might find that you don't know the area as well as you think. Presumably you are all right. Jack


I used to live in Barnstaple and whilst being a pretty ex- market town, it has much to be desired in terms of stable work, opportunities for the young and finally affordable housing. It's an area impoverished with low level crime that given the sheer number of local constabulary shouldn't be an issue for a town so sized. Should prove an interesting show! I hope the gentlemen concerned helps Barnstaple's populace with some philanthropy! ROBERT