Category: Event

One of our energetic members, Tom, has a real passion for running! 🏃‍♂️ Whether he’s taking on a 10K or competing in a triathlon, Tom proudly wears his Eight Bells for Mental Health vest, helping to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. In September, Tom took part in the Highclere 10K, marking […]

We’re delighted to share that our member-led Gardening Club was represented at the Newbury in Bloom Awards, hosted by Newbury Town Council on 9th September, where we were proud to receive a Silver Award for our raised bed at Lock Island, adopted as part of the Secret Garden Project. This year, our members took the […]

Two members of Eight Bells for Mental Health are celebrating achieving distinctions in their LAMDA Shakespeare examinations after discovering a passion for drama through a partnership with Rank & File Theatre. Tom and Alex’s fantastic achievements were celebrated at the charity’s annual BBQ, where the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr Day, attended to present their certificates. […]

On 10 October, we celebrated World Mental Health Day by hosting a lovely coffee morning at Newbury Town Hall. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, enjoy some friendly conversation, and raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing. And, of course, we had some amazing cakes! There were plenty of […]

We recently enjoyed a wonderful festive evening of ceramic bauble decorating at our Baubles & Bubbles event. Guided by Jo from Grey Card Creative, a lovely group of ladies came together to support Eight Bells, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and hand-paint three beautiful ceramic baubles, each one completely unique. The Mulberry Bush in Thatcham proved to […]

This World Mental Health Day, here at Eight Bells for Mental Health, we’ll be raising awareness about mental health and the support our charity can give anyone experiencing mental health challenges.  We will be hosting a community coffee morning in St Nics Church Hall on Thursday 9th October, 10am – 12pm.  Come and chat to […]

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 […]