Bognor Regis, Chichester and District Samaritans

We've had a fantastic week. As well as being at Chichester station for our Small Talk Saves Lives campaign, we also held a few collections at Bognor Football Club and Fontwell Park. Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat and donated!

We'll be at @FontwellPark this afternoon at 4pm🏇 We're looking forward to speaking with the racegoers.

Here we are at Chichester railway station yesterday as part of our #SmallTalkSavesLives campaign. It was lovely to talk to so many commuters.

If someone doesn’t look OK, looks out of place, or you just feel like something isn’t quite right, start a conversation if you feel safe to do so. A little small talk could save their life 💚 We're at Chichester station this morning, raising awareness that #SmallTalkSavesLives

Friend of the branch Luke Coghlan is running the Paris Marathon next month to raise money for the central charity. You can donate to his fundraiser here: socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-… #TeamSamaritans

Ben, Maisie, William, and Jacob completed the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15, to raise thousands of pounds for our branch. Read more about their fantastic achievement, and how it will help our branch, here: samaritans.org/branches/bogno…

We will be at Bognor Regis Football Club (@rocks1883) today. Look out for us if you are coming to today's match.⚽️

On March 25, as part of our #SmallTalkSavesLives campaign, we will be at Chichester railway station and on trains between Chichester and Bosham. We will spread the message of how a small conversation can help someone who may be struggling to cope.

Today is the Bath Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️ Maisie, Ben, William and Jacob have raised an outstanding amount for us! There is still time to donate to their fundraiser if you would like to help support our branch: samaritanscommunity.enthuse.com/pf/bathhalf2026 We wish the team all the best today! 💚

The Lucky Winners by K.L. Slater brother. do. you. love. me. by Manni and Reuben Coe Nightsong of the Last Tram by Robert Douglas The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais Making The Cut by Max Olesker The Boy From The Sea by Garrett Carr

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner The Judge and His Hangman Friedrich Durrenmatt Rules of Civility by Amor Towles The Unspoken Truth by M.J. White Parting Shots by Matthew Parris

Our book club met yet again this week to discuss a few great reads. See below for a few #BookRecommendations from the group. There’s quite a mix!

A gentle reminder for students. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No matter when you need to talk, we’ll be ready to listen. #UniMentalHealthDay

We can all struggle. Any place. Any time. Our #SmallTalkSavesLives campaign is about turning everyday conversations into moments that matter. If someone doesn’t look OK, start a conversation. You could save a life. youtu.be/PNQTfltxo4A.

It was a joy to be visited by the amazing David Matthews MBE (@listeningwalker) at our branch this week! Read more about David's visit here: samaritans.org/branches/bogno… Please consider donating to his Listening Walk if you can! samaritanscommunity.enthuse.com/pf/david-matth…

We can't wait to welcome @listeningwalker to our branch today!

Just two weeks to go until the @bathhalf and Ben, Maisie, William, and Jacob have almost reached their target! We've been amazed by their efforts and everyone's support. If you can donate, it will make all the difference to us. samaritanscommunity.enthuse.com/pf/bathhalf2026

It's National #RandomActsOfKindnessDay. Small acts of kindness can make all the difference to someone who is having a tough time. Be sure to brighten someone's day today. 💚

More people are turning to AI chatbots when they’re struggling. It’s still new and we’re learning about how it affects people. One thing we definitely know is how powerful human connection is. That is something AI can never replace. Read more: bit.ly/4ksL3o2 1/2