Registered charity: 261807
call us: 01271 374343 (branch)
call us: 08457 909090 (UK)
email us: jo@samaritans.org
North Devon and North Cornwall
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Events Diary: If you thought that being a Samaritan would be either boring or dull then think again! Here are just a few of the activities that we get up to in our spare time, and when you join us we will be happy to listen to any of your own ideas for future events. Some of these events are aimed at fundraising and some are aimed at just having fun, it's a great way to meet other volunteers; raise funds for our branch and to create lasting friendships.
 Here are some of our past events Sponsored Abseil
The event was lead by Exmoor Adventure, a locally based company, who generously donated their services free. Sponsored Wall Climb (2006) 
Our Volunteers and trailer have been at many carnivals & events over the years - such as Barnstaple & South Molton. This year we have been to Ilfracombe and Bideford canivals. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many adults and children who gave, so generously, not just to us, but to all the charities that took part. Opening of the New Barnstaple Bridge Events around the area South Molton - We have held several street collections around your market place, you really are some of the most generous people around, a big thank you. North Molton - Several years ago, you may remember the wonderful Musical Extravaganza and coffee morning we held in your Village Hall - this event raised us just over £1000 - fantastic. This year, you were also home to one of our most successful garden parties (which was blessed with our usual bad weather, and so was held indoors). Bideford - We held a Christmas Fayre in your Mill Street Methodist Hall in 2007 and despite the torrential rain the event proved very festive. Those who attended enjoyed the face painting, refreshments, competitions and stalls and raised over £700. Instow - We have attended many of the Health and Harmony weekends at Tapeley Park over the years - where we raise awareness and sell our delicious home made cakes. Ilfracombe - We were along your sea front at your Table Top stalls, and we are hoping to be at the Landmark Theatre nearer Christmas selling our Christmas cards and again raising awareness of our service. We hope to meet those of you who live on the North Devon coast. Ongoing Events Samaritan Collection Tins - Having Samaritan collecting tins throughout the Community generates awareness of our work and provides us with an ongoing and vital source of income for our branch. Can you help? If you own or run a business, and feel that you would be prepared to display one, or more, of our Collection tins - please call us at the Centre on 01271 374343 who will be happy to arrange for their delivery and regular emptying. You will be provided with an A4 colour certificate indicating how much was raised each time the tin (s) are emptied, whilst at the same time showing your Clients / Customers that you care about the well-being of others within our Community. Even if you feel very little would be placed in our tins, please give it a go - there is no commitment for them to stay, and every penny counts to Samaritans. Samaritans Go Green Our branch of Samaritans has launched a great way to generate valuable funds for their activities, whilst saving the planet. Any School, Library, Church or business can help save the Environment and support Samaritans at no cost to themselves. We will arrange collection of empty laser toner cartridges, ink jet cartridges and old mobile phones for recycling. We then receive a donation for every phone or cartridge. If you are involved with a local group, and would like to recycle for Samaritans, please call our Centre on 01271 374343 for more details. Car Boot Sales We regularly attend car boot sales in the region, which keeps our Service in the public eye, and also raises much needed funds. Our thanks go to our small group of Volunteers for this. Annual Three Bridges Fun Run We are making this an annual event so would welcome any sponsors 24 / 7 National Samaritans Day Every year, on the 24th July, we mark that we are a twenty-four hour, seven day a week service in different ways, but nearly always including a 24 hour Vigil. This year, our event was held at Museum Square in Barnstaple. We set up our caravan and were there for the Community from 7 am on the 24th July until 7 am on the 25th July. This year our Vigil was combined with a Fayre, including very popular strawberry cream teas. Thank you to our helpers and sponsors especially Warrens the bakers and Rodda cream. We were visited by Torridge District Council Leader, James Morrish and Des Brailley (North Devon Council Deputy Leader), and below is reprinted an article they wrote in our support. Council Leader Supports Samaritans' 24/7 Campaign  Torridge District Council Leader James Morrish has been to offer his and the Council's support to Samaritans, to mark over 40 years of its North Devon and North Cornwall Branch in Barnstaple, and help promote its 24/7 campaign. The 24th of July, (24/7), is the perfect date to raise public awareness that Samaritans are there to answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Jackie, the Branch Director, said, "When the Branch was first started it was felt it would be worthwhile even if they did not get the expected three or four calls a week!" Forty years on, and the North Devon and North Cornwall Branch receive over 18,000 contacts a year, mostly by phone, but also via email, text and personal visits to the Branch. Torridge District Council Leader James Morrish said, "Living in such a rural, isolated district such as Torridge, it is good to know that Samaritans are there, ready to listen to anyone, at any time. The very important work that they do to support the farming community is also vital and they are a charity that I have a lot of respect for." North Devon Council Deputy Leader Des Brailey said, "North Devon Council are really pleased to be able to support Samaritans for their 24/7 event in Barnstaple. They provide a terrific service to the people of North Devon and beyond and we are pleased to do our bit to assist them. Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those, which could lead to suicide. The North Devon and North Cornwall Branch is staffed entirely by volunteers, is self¬funding and is always looking for more people who can spare the time and offer the necessary commitment. To contact Samaritans, call 08457 90 90 90, or email jo@samaritans.org any time day or night, or you can visit the Branch at 2 Summerland Street, Barnstaple from lOam to 9pm. Alternatively, the Samaritans' website is www.samaritans.org/barnstaple Photo shows, left to right - North Devon Council Deputy Leader, Des Brailey, Jan & Jackie from Samaritans and Torridge District Council Leader James Morrish Future Events Street Collection Dates 2009 Spring 2009 Watch this space for details .............. June We have a small dedicated team of fundraisers for our Branch - we would welcome many more. If you are interested please see our friends link |
On an extremely wet, wild and windy Saturday in 2005 intrepid adventurers braved the elements to abseil down Castle Rock, Lynton to raise funds for North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans.
In May 2007, the wettest day of the year! We set up our gazebo on the new bridge, to raise awareness of our work, and to fundraise, and two of our Members bravely took part in the Three Bridges fun run.