Author: Yvette

This Christmas, we’re inviting you to slow down, get creative, and enjoy some festive fun — all while supporting Eight Bells for Mental Health. Join us at The Mulberry Bush in Thatcham for one (or both) of our Christmas Bauble Decorating Workshops, where you’ll decorate beautiful ceramic baubles, enjoy festive refreshments and celebrate with friends, […]

July has been a busy and brilliant month at Eight Bells! We’re thrilled to welcome two new trustees to the team: Debbie Walter (Member Trustee) and Sharon Watkin. Their support brings us to a strong team of 10 dedicated trustees, all generously volunteering their time to help shape and support our community. A huge well […]

At this year’s AGM, we said a heartfelt goodbye to one of our longest-serving and most dedicated trustees, Steve Masters, who has made the difficult decision to step down from the Eight Bells Board. Steve joined Eight Bells in 2017 and became Chair of Trustees in January 2018. He brought with him not only professional […]

Alex’s Story! After facing challenges with employment and a dip in her mental health, Alex knew she needed something to shift her routine. “I’d been struggling to find work since October, and my mental health really dropped. I wanted something that would help me get out of the house and out of my blue room […]

A big thank you to Cllr Petra Pemberton, the Mayor of Thatcham, for visiting our mental health support sessions on Thursday 29th May.We are proud to support the wellbeing of local people, with around 30% of our members living in Thatcham, connecting with the community here is so important. 💚

💚 A Huge Thank You from Everyone at Eight Bells 💚 We want to say a heartfelt thank you to local businesses and generous individuals who’ve supported Eight Bells recently. Your kindness and community spirit truly make a difference. Pub Patrons Making Change Count 🍻A big shoutout to the lovely patrons of The Monument and […]

Wow – what a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday it was for everyone at Eight Bells HQ! We kicked off the day in Newbury Market Place for the Newbury 10K, where our staff, volunteers, and supporters came together to cheer on our amazing runners and raise awareness of mental health. Our runners did us proud, thank […]

This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was Community – something that’s at the core of everything we do at Eight Bells for Mental Health. Based in Newbury, we’re a small, member-led charity supporting adults across West Berkshire facing mental health challenges, loneliness, or isolation. Our drop-in sessions offer a safe, welcoming space where […]

We were delighted to welcome MP Lee Dillon to our busy Eight Bells drop-in session on Thursday, 3rd April. A huge thank you to Lee for making time in his busy schedule to visit us. He was given a very warm welcome by our members, staff, and trustees, and spent time chatting with as many […]

We are absolutely delighted that Eight Bells for Mental Health was nominated for the Local Community Group category at the Newbury Town Civic Awards! This recognition means so much to us, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to nominate us. The Civic Awards celebrate the amazing work and achievements of […]

At Eight Bells for Mental Health, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our local community. We would like to extend a huge thank you to St John’s Church, Newbury, and their amazing congregation for their recent donation. As part of their Community Christmas Tree Festival, St John’s Church collected funds to […]

A big shout-out to our amazing green-fingered members and staff who during 2024 transformed two raised beds, one at Shaw House in Newbury and another at Thatcham Discovery Centre. They planted sensory and edible delights, nurturing them through summer to provide fresh ingredients for our drop-in lunches. Wildflowers and herbs added a lovely touch, creating […]

Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit! Throw on your favourite Christmas jumper and join us for a fun-filled Festive Coffee Morning on Thursday 12th December, from 10 am to 12 pm at St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury. 🎂 Indulge in delicious homemade cakes🎁 Try your luck at our fantastic raffle🍫 Guess the […]

Eight Bells Celebrate Kathy Stevenson’s Inspiring Channel Swim, Raising £7,330 for Mental Health Support Members of Eight Bells for Mental Health recently celebrated Kathy Stevenson, who raised an incredible £7,330 through her solo swim across the English Channel in July, with match funding from Greenham Trust. Kathy chose Eight Bells because she felt her late […]

This summer has been a whirlwind of community spirit, generosity, and impactful events! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us, whether through attending events, volunteering, or spreading the word about our mission. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. Mayor’s Coffee Morning at Newbury Town Hall In April, we kicked […]