For National Volunteers Week at Weymouth, we have some lovely homemade cakes in branch made by some of our volunteers and a beautiful fruit basket to say thank you to all our wonderful volunteers that selflessly give their time to help others π
We're still at Dorchester South Station until 6.30pm this evening, come and talk to our volunteers to find out more about the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign or show your support π
Small Talk could save someone's life π
Volunteers from Weymouth branch will be at Dorchester South Station tomorrow evening (Monday 23rd) between 4pm and 6.30pm for Small Talk Saves Lives
If you're passing by Brewery Square or travelling on the train, come and have a chat to find out more about the campaign ππ₯°π
The boys are well on their way across the Atlantic Ocean! Team Changing Tides are raising a whopping Β£50k for their chosen charities, Dorset Samaritans and Care After Combat πβ€οΈ
Any words of encouragement for them? Let us know and we'll pass on the message!
We love this beautiful idea π
A website full of honest, kind letters from people reminding you to keep going if youβre struggling. A simple but powerful way to help people feel less alone.
Worth a visit & a share π
https://t.co/uqlzFwEUwi
Blue Monday? Actually, totally made up. Join us for Brew Monday instead πͺ
If you do one thing today, reach out to someone youβre worried about and ask them how theyβre really doing.
Letβs turn small into big talk over a brew. βπ
Our wonderful team of fundraisers collected a record breaking Β£790 at Tesco, Dorchester for our Christmas collection this year! Thank you to everyone that helped and all those that donated so generously β€οΈ
Merry Christmas from all of us at Weymouth! π π
Just 3 hours a week + 1 night shift a month.
Full training and support provided.
If you can listen, you can help save a life. π
π¨βπ» Apply online or email us at [email protected]
Huge thank you to the The Bridport Stage Company and The Bull Hotel in Bridport for raising and donating a massive Β£5,000 to our branch! We're incredibly grateful for your support ππ» π
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Today, and every day, we honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
To all those that fought for our future π₯π¬π§
If you're finding things difficult today, you've given enough, you don't have to struggle alone. Samaritans will listen, without judgement, 24 hours a day. We're here for you.
Thank you π
Last week Weymouth had a quiz night at the Centenary Club on behalf of Changing Tides - raising money for their chosen charities, Samaritans and Care After Combat. A total of almost Β£1700 was raised!
Well done to our Fundraising team and Sean for a fun and successful evening π₯³
For Mental Health Awareness Day last week, volunteers from Weymouth attended Coastland College (previously Weymouth College) for their wellbeing Fayre - chatting with staff and students about Samaritans and raising awareness of our service π
Thank you for looking after us! π«
π Worried about starting school or Uni this week? Going back to work? π¨βπ«
Remember that Samaritans volunteers are available 24/7 π
If you need to talk to someone, we're here for you. No judgement. No pressure. Just another human being with a listening ear π
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Our street collection team were out in Bridport last week, raising just over Β£535 for our branch πΈ
The volunteers had many meaningful conversations, speaking to people who had lost family through suicide and others that couldn't cope without our support
π Thank you to all π
A massive thank you to our Patrons, Tim and Hillary Warren @ChesilRocks for raising an incredible Β£6000 for our branch following their music festival in June this year!π πΆ
We're all hugely grateful for their support and hard work over the last 12+ years π
Thank you ππ»
Wonderful evening last night, a HUGE thank you to That Britpop Band for a fantastic performance and giving us the opportunity to fundraise. We raised an incredible Β£438.52 for our branch!π
Great music, great turnout and great fun had by all! πΆπ