Night Light Café - Bourne

30/03/2026

Clock changes, particularly in Spring, disrupt circadian rhythms and sleep, which can increase risks of anxiety, depression and mood disorders. The lighter nights often help, make sure you prioritise going outside during daylight hours to regulate your circadian rhythm and boost serotonin.

It's also helpful to seek social interaction, you can do this by visiting our amazing team of volunteers at the Night Light Café, hosted on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6pm until 9pm at the Don't Lose Hope Café, 4 North Street Bourne.

25/02/2026

All of our epic volunteers deserve awards, if you'd like to vote for someone who has made a difference in your life, or that you know goes above and beyond, the link is below!

Tell us who makes a difference in your community – and we’ll make sure they get the recognition they deserve. Nominate a local hero for a Make a Difference Award. See a full list of categories and our terms: https://bbc.in/4c6et9n

Nominations are open until 5pm on 31 March 2026.

23/02/2026

If you need to take a moment today, use this simple animation to help. And if you need a chat, pop into Don't Lose Hope, Monday evening from 6pm, where our trained listeners are here for you

16/02/2026

Treat yourself with kindness. Visit us at Don't Lose Hope, 4 North Street, Bourne. Open Mondays from 6pm until 9pm or email enquiries@dontlosehope.co.uk to book a one to one on Wednesday, from 6pm until 9pm (last booking 8pm)

09/02/2026

If you need a cuppa and chat, please do pop into Don't Lose Hope, 4 North Street, Bourne, between 6pm and 9pm (Monday 9th February) where one of our trained listeners will be there for you

Gentle reminder that we're closed Wednesday 11th February however if you need mental health support, please see below:

Samaritans 116123
NHS 111 Option 2
Text SHOUT to 85258
CALM 0800 585858 (5pm-12am)
Papyrus 08000684141 or text 07786209697
If urgent, please call 999

06/02/2026

Advanced notice!

Our Night Light Café will be closed on Wednesday 11th February.

If you require urgent mental health support, please see below

Samaritans 116123
NHS 111 Option 2
Text SHOUT to 85258
CALM 0800 585858 (5pm-12am)
Papyrus 08000684141 or text 07786209697

We are open as usual on Monday 9th February, then back to normal week commencing 16th February

30/12/2025

Our final post for 2025!

Thank you to Dee’s Fish Bar and Hot and Spice for feeding our visitor's on Monday evening. Hugely appreciated by everyone! An after Christmas chip supper has become a successful annual event for us, for which our visitor's are really appreciative.

From us, a huge thank you again to our Night Light guests, volunteers, and bakers! We are approaching our 4th birthday, which is just amazing, considering it was a 12 week pilot scheme! It just goes to show the importance of support being available in the community, and the value of the team that provide that support. We are also hugely grateful to be able to host this service at Dont Lose Hope

And now, our focus turns to the new year. If you're feeling fired up for making changes or tackling new challenges, you've got this! If you're feeling overwhelmed with people getting motivated to change or transform, new year new me etc. Please remember, it's just another Thursday! If all you can do is survive it, that is more than enough. You are enough, just as you are.

However you're feeling as we move into 2026, it's ok. We are here for you, with no judgement, just a listening ear along with a cuppa and a sweet treat!

We are back to our regular opening hours next week, 5th January, Monday evenings 6pm until 9pm, and there are appointments available for Wednesday evenings, 6pm until 9pm by emailing enquiries@dontlosehope.co.uk

23/12/2025

Don't forget we are open from 12 until 4pm on Christmas Day for anyone who is alone or struggling to be at home 🧡

23/12/2025

A big thank you, from us to you. We appreciate all of our visitor's to the Night Light Café, our amazing volunteers, our wonderful bakers and all the people that donate biscuits and goodies! We're so grateful for every one of you.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas, if you like that sort of thing. If not, we hope you are able to treat yourselves with kindness and compassion over the next few days. If you need any mental health support, please use the organisations below.

Dial 111 and select option 2 to reach the NHS Mental Health Team
Dial 116 123 for Samaritans
Text 85258 to talk to Shout
Call or WhatsApp 0800 585858 for CALM

21/12/2025

Important notice! Please note the Night Light Café opening times over the next two weeks.

Monday 22nd Dec 6pm until 9pm
Wednesday 24th Dec - Closed
Monday 29th Dec 6pm until 9pm
Wednesday 31st Dec - Closed

If you require urgent mental health support, please use any of the numbers below:

Dial 111 and select option 2 to reach the NHS Mental Health Team
Dial 116 123 for Samaritans
Text 85258 to talk to Shout
Call or WhatsApp 0800 585858 for CALM

15/12/2025

You're going to come into contact with an awful lot of people who are at their absolute breaking point this season.

Friends, family, coworkers, teachers, strangers in the street, retail and hospitality workers, plus many more. While it may be the merriest time of year for some, it's the saddest, loneliest, most stressful and most heartbreaking for so many others.

We're all busy, but we're not too busy to be kind, caring and patient. Remember, the best thing you can give someone right now, is love

If you need a time out, please come and see our trained listeners, Monday evening from 6pm until 9pm, or email enquiries@dontlosehope.co.uk to book an appointment on Wednesday evening, between 6pm and 9pm.

01/12/2025

Kindness helps others, brings us together and boosts wellbeing. If you can, use the Action for Happiness kindness calendar to ignite your kindness superpowers and spread some joy this December

If you need a cuppa and a chat, please come down and see the Night Light Café team, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm until 9pm