Category: Event

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]