Eight Bells for Mental Health Newbury

26/01/2026

A huge Eight Bells thank you to everyone who rallied around us throughout 2025! 💚

Every penny popped into a bucket, every raffle prize donated, every slice of cake baked (or happily bought!), every sponsored mile, every grant, every event organised, every item gifted, and every packet of tea, coffee, sugar, or biscuits… every single act of kindness made a real difference. 🙏

You helped Eight Bells to continue offering friendship, support and a listening ear to those who need it most.

We’re so grateful for every bit of support. Here’s to another year of community spirit! Thank you for being part of our journey. 💚

West Berks Foodbank. Newbury Living Advent Calendar St John the Evangelist Church, Newbury Bacon Arms The Mulberry Bush ABC Wellness Newbury Newbury 10k Grey Card Creative Berkshire Farm Girl

25/01/2026

We’d love your support! 💚
Nominations for the Newbury Weekly News Awards 2026 close this Thursday, and you can help shine a light on our work by putting Eight Bells for Mental Health Newbury forward for Charity of the Year.

If our community has made a difference in your life or the life of someone you know, please take a moment to nominate us. You’ll need our details:

📧 coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk
🌐 www.eightbellsnewbury.co.uk

Nominate here: https://newburybestinbusinessawards.evessiocloud.com/2026/en/page/nomination-form

Please get your nomination in now—your support truly means a lot.💚

Newbury Best In Business Awards 2026 - Nomination form

23/01/2026

This can sometimes be a tough one! Try putting your devices in another room 💚

Happier January - Day 23: Put away digital devices and focus on being in the moment https://actionforhappiness.org/happier-january

22/01/2026

Get involved!
Your chance to Help and have your say 💚

22/01/2026

Do you need support? Call 0808 208 2138

You can get a voucher for an emergency food parcel and take it to any West Berks food bank centre to redeem it 💚

22/01/2026

Happier January - Day 22: Plan something fun and invite others to join you https://actionforhappiness.org/happier-january

22/01/2026

ABC Wellness Newbury is with us today supporting our members with their wellbeing and recovery. It’s our favourite day of the month too💚

16/01/2026

💚 Join Us as a Social Media Volunteer! 💚

Want to use your creative skills to make a real difference? Join Eight Bells and help us share meaningful, uplifting content that supports our members and wider community.

You’ll support our Administrator in delivering our social media and marketing plan, helping raise awareness, spark local engagement, and share messages that support mental wellbeing.

We’d love someone confident with Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, with good communication and basic digital skills. Experience with Canva (or similar tools) is a bonus!

If this sounds like your kind of role, please get in touch: 07387 962220, coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk

15/01/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM!
🌱 Ready to get your hands dirty? 🌿 Calling all plant enthusiasts! 🌼 We've got 3 raised beds that need some TLC this year. 🌺

The primary goal of this volunteer position is to oversee the gardening club, offering guidance and support to members for planting and maintaining raised bed locations at Shaw House, Thatcham Discovery Centre, and the Town Centre. The objective is to cultivate produce for meals at the drop-in centre, encouraging members to utilise surplus for their own nutritious meals. Additionally, the role involves creating visually appealing beds that support local wildlife and pollinators.

The anticipated commitment for this role is a maximum of 2 hours per week, either regularly or on an ad-hoc basis

Interested? Please call 07387 962220 or Email: coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk

10/01/2026

Come and find out about volunteering with us! Variety of roles from helping with our raised beds to social media. Come and have a chat 🙋🏼‍♀️at the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire V365 event today 💚

09/01/2026

Everyone at Eight Bells for Mental Health Newbury are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Boulton, CEO of Greenham Trust. His leadership, warmth and unwavering commitment to our community will be profoundly missed.

Chris and the Greenham Trust team have supported Eight Bells over many years, not just through funding but encouragement and a belief in what we do.

Chris was a charismatic and generous soul, ready with a smile and friendly word of support. Always championing local causes and celebrating our achievements, his passion for our community meant so much.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone at Greenham Trust. 💚

09/01/2026

We all need to practice some self care, why not try some of these ideas ⬇️ 💚

Caring for our mental and physical health starts with caring for ourselves 💙

Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all - it’s about taking the time you need in the way that works for you 🌿

Stepping away to do something you enjoy can be a powerful way to rest, reset and recharge. Remember you deserve care too, and you need to take a moment to refill your cup 🫶

If you are finding things difficult, we are here when you need us 👉 https://www.mindinberkshire.org.uk/