Dr Andy Mayers💡

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 buff.ly/3rRW5vN

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 💚

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: ⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/giving/legacie…

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 💚

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 💚

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:⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/funds/lord-lie…

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 pic.twitter.com/k22nu1SvcE

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

❄️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. ⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/donate#!/

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 💚

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 bmthsamaritansrecruitment@gmail.com 💚

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: mayu.rouco-santos@can100.org for details.

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

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

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 💚

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 💚

Thank you to all @samaritans volunteers who continued to be there for anyone who needed to call over Christmas and the New Year. And, of course, volunteers will continue to be there every day of 2026 💚

Bournemouth Gateway Club have teamed up with Treehouse Theatre to put on an interactive, SEND friendly, panto, Alice in Wonderland. It's an inclusive show at Winton Methodist Church Hall on Jan 24 from 3.30pm. Tickets: ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2eap4kw

A reminder for #NewYearsDay Keep talking 💚

Wishing all our friends, supporters and fellow volunteers throughout the UK and Ireland a very merry Christmas 💚💚 A reminder that @samaritans branches remain open throughout the festive season #Christmas #FestiveSeason

If you are interested #Bournemouth this weekend, check out the @samaritans charity shop for some #Christmas bargains. Pop along at 246 Old Christchurch Road 💚 #Christmas2025