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Taking your horse for a walk
A Mum is walking miles with a resin horse in tow to promote awareness of the importance of mental health in young people After losing her teenage daughter to suicide, Emma Webb has been putting energy into raising awareness about the tragedy of suicide in young people...
Jola Malin makes a SPLASHhh
One of our SBC members, Jola Malin, is inviting you to her very special event! She'll be at Landsown Hall each day during an exhibition of her art work: SPLASHhh... a drop in the ocean A mixed media exhibition including meet the artist gallery talk, running from 29th...
Say My Name Remembrance Event 2023
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service would like to invite you to their ‘Say My Name’ Remembrance Event. 'Say My Name' is a beautiful opportunity to come together and remember those you have lost with like minded people. The event will be a safe space to come...
Autumn Amble/Ramble in Newent
Autumn Amble/Ramble Day – Sarah and Di give us an insight to their day with us in Newent Sarah tells us about her day Ambling: Kathleen and I went from the market square toward Newent Church. We found a cafe in the same area as the Runcible spoon, it was more of a...
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
Retro Americana - Summer sunshine, classic cars, and dancingPicture this: Pontiacs and Chevrolets (and many others in an impressive display), with sunshine bouncing off gleaming chrome and paintwork; petticoats and pretty summer dresses; music from the 40’s and 50’s....
Adventures in the Mud
Adventures in the Mud - by Debs We gathered a little earlier in the day than usual as we had planned for the Ramblers to do the Evesham Round walk – a lovely loop, but at 5 miles, a slightly longer walk than we usually do. And of course, we also wanted to make sure we...
A Crafty Afternoon by Debs and Trish
A Crafty Afternoon – by Debs and Trish SBC’s pre-Christmas Get-together was smaller than planned as our numbers were affected by Covid and other health issues for some unlucky people – we missed seeing you, best wishes and hope you will feel better soon. Those who...
A ‘Mosaic’ Amble/Ramble in Cirencester, by various attendees
A 'Mosaic' Amble/Ramble in Cirencester – by various Trish writes... Something for all tastes – Cirencester provided a ‘mosaic’ of entertainments… October 1st was a glorious Autumn Day - Cirencester, our venue, bathed in sunshine, the centre bustling with shoppers and...
Tewkesbury by Water and Land by Debs and Trish
Tewkesbury by Water and Land – by Debs and Trish Water Despite encouraging weather forecasts at the start of the week, when we met just before 2.00 pm umbrellas were already raised, not quite the water element we wanted, however spirits were not unduly dampened....
2021 Year in Review
Despite the disruptions posed by coronavirus, we have had a successful first year developing our fledgling support group. In addition to launching our digital community hub we also held a well-attended program of social events. It’s been great to keep in touch with old faces and to welcome new, with our community now standing 68 strong.