Mental Health - Eight Bells for Mental Health Newbury
Last updated: 10/05/2022
Eight Bells is a friendly, member-led, voluntary group, that provides friendship, support and a listening ear to people experiencing mental health issues in Newbury, Thatcham and surrounding areas.
Eight Bells provides support for up to 400 people living across West Berkshire whose lives are affected by mental health issues. We strive to offer a safe, supportive and welcoming environment at our Drop-In Centre which is based close to Newbury Town Centre. Our friendly social sessions are open every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and include activities such as Yoga, Meditation, Art Therapy, and Nature.
Members are provided with a hot lunch every Monday, enjoy a variety of day trips out, and have a beautiful garden area to enjoy.
All Covid restrictions have now been lifted in accordance with Government guidelines, however, if anyone displays symptoms or has a positive test we kindly request they do not attend the Drop-In Centre for five days.
Our Drop-In sessions are:
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 4pm.
Hot lunches are served every Monday at 12.30pm - the cost is £3 for a two-course meal.
£1.50 for unlimited hot drinks at each session.
High-speed broadband and laptops are available for members to use.
Our Free Activities include:
Monday - 10.30am Seated Yoga and Meditation
Monday - 1pm to 3pm Art Therapy
Thursday - Engaging with Nature at The Thatcham Discovery Centre - dates for new course TBC
Prize Bingo and Quizzes at every session
Our Coordinator will be running 1-1 appointments for specific advocacy and support at The Meeting House, 1, Highfield Avenue, Newbury. These must be booked in advance.
We also work alongside several other local charities and community groups, including Recovery in Mind, Loose Ends, West Berkshire Homeless, and Newbury Soup Kitchen
Our phone and email address are manned during the following times:
Monday and Thursday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-5pm
WEEKENDS CLOSED
For further information please contact: 07387 962220
Who to contact
- Contact Position
- Coordinator
- Telephone
- Mobile 07387 962220
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coordinator@eightbellsnewbury.co.uk
- Website
- Eight Bells Newbury
- https://www.facebook.com/@eightbellsformentalhealth
Where to go
- Name
- The Friends Meeting House
- Address
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1, Highfield Avenue
Newbury
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG14 5DS
- Notes
Opening times are now :
Mondays 9am to 4pm
Thursdays 9am to 4pm
Fridays 9am to 4pm
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Every Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Lunchtime - Session Information
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Hot lunches served every Monday at 12.30pm. Cost £3.00 for two course meal.
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
-
18-25
26-49
50+ - Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
Eight Bells receives a number of referrals from GP’s, the Community Mental Health Team, West Berkshire Council's Adult Social Care teams, and other health professionals and organisations as well as private families and individuals.
A referral is not required though, members who would like to join are asked to fill in a confidential membership form.
Please feel free to drop in and see us between 9.30am – 3.30pm Monday, Thursday, or Friday. You can have a look around and meet our members before filling out a membership form.
- Related links
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Eight Bells Community Strength
Quality checks
- Not applicable
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