Eight Bells for Mental Health

Huge thanks to @WestBerksFoodB for spreading festive cheer with advent calendars for our members 🎄 So much joy and smiles all round! We’re also very grateful for your year-round support, from coffee and sugar to many other thoughtful gifts. It truly makes a difference 💚

Benefact Group is giving £120k via #MovementforGood. 120 charities will get £1k. Please nominate us—your vote matters ✨👉🗳️ Share to spread the word 🔁 Nominations close 15 Dec 2025 💚 bit.ly/4oOZYKI #mentalhealthawareness

💙 It’s #MHFAiderDay! We’re proud @EightBells to be part of a national movement transforming how we talk about and support mental health 💚Together, we’re making support more visible, valued & accessible #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthFirstAid #eightbellsformentalhealthnewbury

🎭 Huge thanks @WatermillTh for donating Charley’s Aunt tickets through Theatre for All! 💚 Our members, who wouldn’t usually get the chance, had a wonderful evening and loved the play: “It really lifted my mood and made me so happy.” #TheatreForAll

🎄 The festive season can be tough on mental health. Stress, money worries, social pressure, or loneliness can make it all feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. 💚 Eight Bells for Mental Health is here to listen and support you. #MentalHealthSupport

🎉 It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🎉 We’re celebrating our amazing Eight Bells Trustees who give their time and expertise to support mental health in West Berkshire. Our Chair says: “Being a trustee has helped me grow, gain perspective, and make a real difference.” #MentalHealthSupport

Baubles & Bubbles – Last Few Spaces! Get festive, get creative & support a great cause! Join our Bauble Decorating Workshop at The Mulberry Bush, Thatcham 📅 Thurs 13 Nov | ⏰ 7–9pm | 💷 £45 Includes 3 baubles + prosecco/mocktail 🥂 🎟️ Grab your spot 👉 bit.ly/3IoF4Sr

🎄 Send a Card, Share a Smile, Support a Cause 💚 Mike, a member of Eight Bells, turned his love of painting into our Christmas card! 🖌️✨ Each card supports people facing mental health challenges in West Berkshire. 💌 £1 each | 5 for £3.50 👉 bit.ly/43ivgAC

💚 World Mental Health Day – 10 Oct 💚 At Eight Bells, we believe good mental health is a right for everyone, not just today, but every day. Let’s keep talking, checking in, and showing that mental health matters 💬💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealthMatters

🎉 Win up to £25k! Buy your £1 West Berkshire Lottery ticket (50p to us) & enter Oct 25 Superdraw to win an iPhone 17 Pro! bit.ly/4lDh3VX #SupportLocal #Newbury

🆘 We need your help 🙏 Tombola prizes wanted for our Coffee Morning 🎉 St Nics Church Hall, Thurs 9 Oct. Ideas: sweets, chocolates, bottles, toiletries, toys, gift cards, + more. 💚 Contact coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk | 0300 102 4504 | DM us!

🎄 Baubles & Bubbles – A festive fundraiser for Eight Bells 🎨 Decorate 3 ceramic baubles 🍾 Enjoy prosecco & good company 📍 The Mulberry Bush, Thatcham 🗓️ Thurs 13 Nov, 7–9pm 🎟️ £45 – all materials included 🔗 bit.ly/3IoF4Sr #supportmentalhealth #newburycharity

🎄Craft, Create & Celebrate! Join our festive bauble decorating workshop at The Mulberry Bush, Thatcham – Sat 8 Nov, 1:30–3:30pm. Decorate 3 ceramic baubles Hot drinks + mince pie Fun with friends & family £40 – proceeds to Eight Bells for Mental Health bit.ly/3IfDrqm

Delighted to receive two awards this weekend! 🌟 🌱 Silver Certificate from Newbury in Bloom for our Lock Island raised bed. 🤝 Grant support from Hungerford Town Council. Big thanks to all who make this possible 💚

Suicide affects 700,000+ lives yearly — together, we can change the story. 5 Key Messages: Reach Out Words Matter Stay Safe Online Talk About Suicide Know Where to Get Help Share resources. Start the conversation. @samaritans 116123 NHS Mental Health Crisis Team: 0800 129 9999

🚨 Emergency Alert Test – 7 Sept @ 3PM 📱 UK Gov will send a test alert to all phones. 💡 Let people know — especially elderly, anxious, or sensory-sensitive individuals who may find it distressing. #EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #BePrepared

☔ Football parents — we’ve got you covered! Grab one of our large umbrellas for a minimum £3 donation, perfect for the sidelines! Your donation will be matched by @thegoodexchange , doubling the impact. DM, call or email 0300 102 4504 coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk

🎉 Our members love bingo – especially with prizes! We're seeking small prize donations: 🧴 Toiletries | 🍫 Snacks | 🖊️ Stationery | 🎨 Colouring bits Every little helps 💚 📞 0300 102 4504 📧 coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk 📩 DM us! #CommunitySupport

Make a difference locally! Join us as a volunteer to support mental health sessions, fundraising, or gardening. No experience needed, just your time and kindness. Email: coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk #Volunteering #MentalHealthSupport #Newbury #Thatcham #Hungerford