Great Yarmouth Samaritans

Message from the Home Team here! Sshh, while David is travelling to Jersey we are throwing him a birthday surprise - can you help? David has set himself a fundraising target total of £50,000 for The Samaritans. Could you help him reach 25% of his goal by giving a donation and hopefully we can help him celebrate his birthday and a big fundraising milestone! He is only just over £3000 away from £12,500 which is a quarter of the way. Even just sharing this message will help spread the word & hopefully smash a target. Oh and feel free to wish him Happy Birthday on Tuesday when he turns 65! samaritanscommunity.enthuse.com/pf/david-matth…

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It’s the home team here to share a few stats. 7 months walking, 110 branches visited, 2914 miles complete & £8,686 raised! We are so proud of how far David has come. If you could spare even just a few pounds for @samaritans it would go a long way. Thanks. samaritanscommunity.enthuse.com/pf/david-matth…

💜 Meet your new pocket-sized Joyland superstar! 🐌 The Purple Snail Pin Badge – colourful, gold-trimmed, and ready to stick on jackets, bags, or hats. Collect them all! £4.99 joylandmerch.co.uk

April is #StressAwarenessMonth If life feels overwhelming to you right now, you're not alone. A conversation can make things feel lighter. We're here, day or night - whenever you need support. #Samaritans

PLS REPOST…. #HerefordshireSamaritans Are Recruiting…. We have 4 spaces to fill for our May/June training group. Full, free training and mentoring are given every step of the way. For more information please apply via the link below: samaritans.org/branches/heref… #Herefordshire

We've raised £104.96 so far this year, thanks to our supporters using #easyfundraising when they make online purchases. join.easyfundraising.org.uk/great-yarmouth…

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

What do I do if someone doesn’t look OK but I don’t feel safe approaching them? Your safety matters. If you don't feel comfortable, that's OK. Consider asking a passer-by for support. At train stations, staff members and police officers are there to help too.

🐌 POV: You’re back on the Super Snails… and it feels SO good! We’re OPEN TODAY for the first day of our 2026 season and we can’t wait to welcome you back 🎉 The rides are ready, the seafront is calling, and the Super Snails are spinning into action once again!

📣 Did you know: There’s no evidence that starting a conversation with someone who doesn’t seem OK will make things worse. There’s no perfect approach, just do your best. By showing you care and being there, you can make a difference, even if they do not respond right away.

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.

Starting a conversation could help save someone’s life. You might worry about saying the wrong thing or feel like it’s not your place to step in, but it’s always better to say something than to say nothing at all, if you feel safe to do so. #SmallTalkSavesLives

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 💚

Small talk saves lives 💚

Starting a conversation could help save someone’s life. You might worry about saying the wrong thing or feel like it’s not your place to step in, but it’s always better to say something than to say nothing at all, if you feel safe to do so. #SmallTalkSavesLives

You don’t have to be an expert to start a conversation with someone who might be struggling to cope. A simple "Hey, are you alright?" can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts. Anyone can do it. #SmallTalkSavesLives

Reminder: Your words are powerful. If someone doesn’t look OK, starting a conversation could save their life. #SmallTalkSavesLives

We’ve been watching a new documentary on @Channel4 samaritans.org/branches/great…

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