Darwen Community Helpers

03/02/2026

Hey everyone, just a little update regarding pricing in both of our shops.

Since the day we opened, we’ve had regular feedback that our prices are very low. All items are washed, dried and ironed by our amazing volunteers before going out on the shop floor, and many of you have shared how much you value that care and quality.

From the very beginning of DCH, I’ve always said I would never put prices up, because that would defeat one of the main reasons I set this up in the first place. I wanted people to have the opportunity to purchase good quality items that are genuinely affordable.

With that in mind, we’re introducing a new initiative.

Our prices will stay exactly the same as they always have. However, we will now be offering an optional suggested donation of £3–£5. This is completely voluntary and only if you are able to do so without causing yourself any financial hardship.

Our new system will be:
• Community prices at around £2, unless individually priced
• Suggested donation of £3–£5 (optional)
• Pay It Forward option of £6–£7, which will be kept in a pot to support anyone who may be struggling

This approach will help us continue providing the services we do and keep the shops running, while staying true to our core mission of supporting our community in any way we can.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, kindness and honest feedback. It truly means the world.

Sammy xx

03/02/2026

TONIGHT come and join us 💃 We can’t wait 😊

🤠🌾 NEW TO DARWEN – SADDLE UP 🌾🤠

We’re bringing a little country magic to Darwen with our brand new Country Themed Social Gathering 🎶✨

Expect a warm country atmosphere, boots on the floor, good company, plenty of laughs, and a welcoming space for like minded country music lovers to come together 🤍👢

A relaxed, friendly country style social night made for connection, community, and good vibes, with the chance to practice line dances or learn some new steps along the way 💃🕺

👢🤠 Dress to impress or don’t
Boots, hats, and country flair are welcome, but come as you are and feel at home.

🗓 Tuesday 3rd February
⏰ 6:30pm to 9:30pm
📍 Sound Lounge Extra
1AB Wellington Fold
Darwen
BB3 1PU

💛 £3 donation per person towards room hire

Whether you’ve loved country music for years, you’re discovering it for the first time, or you just fancy something new in Darwen, come along and join us 🤠✨

Come on your own or bring a friend. You’ll be welcomed with open arms.

👉 Please share and help us get Darwen country ready 🌾🤠

03/02/2026

Good morning.🌅

Tuesday is a great day for small progress. Even the tiniest step forward still counts. Be kind to yourself and remember that showing up is enough.
Sending strength and encouragement to our community today. 😊

02/02/2026

Good morning and welcome to a brand new week.

A fresh start, new opportunities, and another week of supporting one another. Take things one step at a time today. You don’t have to do it all at once.
Have a positive and gentle Monday. 😊

01/02/2026

Menopause Acupuncture Group

First Wednesday of every month • £10 (6pm-7pm).

Menopause support, because you don’t have to manage this alone.

Menopause can affect everyone differently. Symptoms may include hot flushes, disrupted sleep, anxiety, low mood, joint pain, and ongoing fatigue. Acupuncture offers a gentle, holistic way to support the body and help restore balance during this transition.

I run a monthly menopause acupuncture group to make this support more accessible and affordable, while offering a calm and understanding space to relax and reset.

This group is suitable whether you are in the early stages of perimenopause or further along in your menopause journey.

🌿 To book you can contact Darwen Acupuncture Clinic Ltd.

01/02/2026

Hey everyone,

Just a quick update to let you know that our Community Chat and Coffee is on as normal tomorrow from 10am to 12pm. From Monday 9th February, this session will be replaced by our new Breakfast Club.

I want to take a moment to speak from the heart.

Darwen Community Helpers was built on purpose, integrity, and lived experience. For over four years, this organisation has shown up for people when they needed warmth, dignity, and human connection. That commitment has never wavered.

Not everyone will understand the vision, and not everyone will agree with the way things are done. That’s okay. What matters is that DCH exists to serve our community with compassion, transparency, and genuine care. We do this work because it matters, and because people matter.

The Breakfast Club is more than a meal. It is a safe, warm space where people can sit, be seen, and connect without judgement. That has always been at the heart of what we do.

This journey has not been without its challenges, and there have been moments that tested my strength. But I am still here. Still standing. Still showing up every day for this community and for those who need us.

DCH is real. The impact is real. And we will continue to move forward with integrity, kindness, and resilience.

Thank you to everyone who supports, donates, volunteers, and believes in what we are building. Your support means everything.

Have a wonderful day, 🫶🏻 Sammy xx

01/02/2026

Good morning 💛

Hello February, and welcome to a new month ✨
Today is the 1st of February, and with it comes a fresh start and new opportunities to move forward gently.

Whether January felt long, heavy, hopeful, or somewhere in between, today is a chance to reset, refocus, and be kind to yourself and others. Our community continues to be built on care, connection, and showing up for one another, and we are truly grateful for every single one of you.

Wishing you a calm start to the day and a February filled with warmth, support, and little moments that bring a smile ☕💛

From all of us,
Darwen Community Helpers

31/01/2026

Good morning, Darwen, and friends near and far. 💛

We hope your day has started gently. ☕✨
A quick update for our lovely community:

🧸 Our Children’s Store is open today from 10am to 2pm.
We’ll be closing a little earlier than usual today.

Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support.
We can’t wait to see some friendly faces later. 💛

Wishing you a lovely day,
Darwen Community Helpers

30/01/2026

Good morning & Happy Friday 🌼

Wishing our community a gentle start to the day.
May today bring friendly faces, kind words,
and small moments that remind us we’re never alone.

Thank you to everyone who shows up,
supports one another, and makes our community
the caring place it is 💛

Whatever your plans today,
know you are valued and you belong.

Have a lovely Friday from all of us ✨

29/01/2026

🤠🌾 NEW TO DARWEN – SADDLE UP 🌾🤠

We’re bringing a little country magic to Darwen with our brand new Country Themed Social Gathering 🎶✨

Expect a warm country atmosphere, boots on the floor, good company, plenty of laughs, and a welcoming space for like minded country music lovers to come together 🤍👢

A relaxed, friendly country style social night made for connection, community, and good vibes, with the chance to practice line dances or learn some new steps along the way 💃🕺

👢🤠 Dress to impress or don’t
Boots, hats, and country flair are welcome, but come as you are and feel at home.

🗓 Tuesday 3rd February
⏰ 6:30pm to 9:30pm
📍 Sound Lounge Extra
1AB Wellington Fold
Darwen
BB3 1PU

💛 £3 donation per person towards room hire

Whether you’ve loved country music for years, you’re discovering it for the first time, or you just fancy something new in Darwen, come along and join us 🤠✨

Come on your own or bring a friend. You’ll be welcomed with open arms.

👉 Please share and help us get Darwen country ready 🌾🤠

29/01/2026

We are well on our way to achieving everything we need for our new upcoming breakfast club. A massive thank you to PCSO Mark Dixon for helping us acquire this hot water urn. It will go a long way in ensuring our sessions run smoothly and efficiently.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support 😊

29/01/2026

A huge thank you to Darwen Acupuncture Clinic Ltd for their generous donation of ponchos towards our homeless project.

These ponchos will play a vital role in helping ensure individuals living on the streets are kept warm, dry, and protected during harsh weather conditions. Acts of kindness like this make a real, tangible difference to people facing incredibly difficult circumstances.

From all of us at Darwen Community Helpers, thank you for your compassion and continued support 😊 xx