Dr Andy Mayers💡

#mentalhealth campaigner, perinatal MH (mothers and fathers). Patron @DorsetMind; Patron @SamsBournemouth. Retired academic psychologist @bournemouthuni

[Dr Andy Mayers💡 @DrAndyMayers]

I have retired from @Bournemouthuni, but check out my website for continuing work on perinatal #mentalhealth (for mums AND for fathers). Proud supporter @DorsetMind @dor_pip @SamsBournemouth

@MMHAlliance @birth_better @DorsetComFnd @MarkWilliamsFMH

https://t.co/OOOeP66hon

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

This week is the 42nd #VolunteersWeek when we celebrate the massive contribution volunteers make to our communities. Almost every group we fund relies on their volunteers to deliver their life-changing projects and, without them, Dorset would be far poorer.
Thank you to you all.

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

We love this. Bridport Youth and Community Centre is using a £4,922 grant from our Neighbourhood Fund to run the The-Not-So-Youth Club, a daytime actvity session for over 50s to combat loneliness and isolation and boost confidence and wellbeing.
That's local giving in action. 💪

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Thank you to @Tesco #Kinson for choosing #Bournemouth as their Book Shelf charity of the month. The amazing sum of £310 was raised! The branch relies on donations to keep the branch lights on. It makes all the difference 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

A busy few days at #Bournemouth Volunteers were at @bournemouthuni and @BCPCouncil Out Of Hours Team. The branch also welcomed Robert and his daughter to talk about his experiences as a prison listener. Many thanks to them both for sharing so openly #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and every week:

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

We are at @afcbournemouth for @DorsetChamber #Expo this morning. Volunteers are ready to chat and talk about the work @samaritans does both nationally and locally. We are on the 2nd floor, Stand 62 💚

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

When Joy and Lance Collier's family wanted to honour their wishes to support #Dorset charities after their deaths, they came to us. Ten years on, their fund has awarded thousands of pounds to local causes. See how we can do the same for you: ⬇️
https://t.co/JaWaHm9I7X

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

It was the turn of #Bournemouth branch to meet the wonderful David Matthews MBE aka @listeningwalker yesterday afternoon. David is walking 6100 miles visiting every @samaritans branch in UK & Ireland spreading awareness and raising funds. 💚 Safe travels David 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Whether you are spending this #Easter #BankHolidayWeekend with friends, family or alone, if you are struggling @Samaritans volunteers will be here to take your calls 📞116 123 💚

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

Our Lord Lieutenant's Fund for Young & Talented is open for applications until April 20.
If you're aged 14-21, gifted at a sport and facing disadvantage, we may be able to help with a grant of up to £1,000. Read more here:⬇️
https://t.co/C4DgZ3AbtF

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Another great afternoon with #Bournemouth branch volunteers at the Wellbeing Collaboration hosted by @can100org and working with fantastic organisations, such as @helpandcare @GoodOaksCare @Promedica24uk & Lifeline @BCPCouncil
#Community #Wellbeing https://t.co/k22nu1SvcE

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

It's been a busy couple of days with volunteers at Poole Rail Station yesterday and Bournemouth Job Fair today. It's been great meeting so many people - including a former Samaritans volunteer! 💚
#SmallTalkSavesLives
#Recruitment

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

❄️Temperatures are set to plummet this weekend and for the following days. Will you be turning your heating up? Thousands of older and disabled people living in fuel poverty don't have that luxury. Help them by supporting our Surviving Winter appeal. ⬇️
https://t.co/UNlrrZ8dnr

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Bournemouth branch Charity Shop on 246 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 is ready for #ValentinesDay Go pick up a bargain and you will be supporting @samaritans too 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Can you help Bournemouth @samaritans to light up the night? If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer, especially during the late nights and early mornings, please contact [email protected] 💚

[Dorset Community Foundation @DorsetComFnd]

Our Ethnically Diverse Communities project partner Community Action Network is organising an EDC networking event on Thursday at 6pm. It's a great chance to hear about the project and connect with other groups in the community. Contact: [email protected] for details.

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Looking forward to joining local organisations and charities this Thursday in Boscombe #Thrive2026 #wellbeing #health #MentalHealthMatters

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

Tomorrow is #BrewMonday Volunteers will be at Bournemouth Rail Station from 8am spreading @samaritans awareness 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

We are looking forward to spreading @Samaritans awareness next Monday at #Bournemouth Rail Station for #BrewMonday If you are aware of a family member, friend, colleague or someone nearby who may be struggling, here are some tips on how to start a conversation 💚

[B'mouth Samaritans @SamsBournemouth]

How has your week been? Volunteers are here this weekend if you need to talk. And please share this message to anyone you know who may need to hear this. Thank you 💚