Brew Monday 2026 at Horsham and Three Bridges station

The Horsham and Crawley Samaritans were at Three Bridges and Horsham train stations as part of the Samaritans/ Network Rail collaboration.

Posted 19th January 2026

What is Brew Monday?

Held on the third Monday in January, often called the toughest day of the year, brew Monday encourages people to check in on each other over a cuppa and reminds everyone that Samaritans is here to listen, whatever you’re going through.

At Samaritans we know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ and that feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or a random day in January. So we say out with the blue and in with the brew!

We all know the pressure that rail staff can be under at times, with sadly so many fatalities and incidents on our rail system. Three Bridges is especially considered to be a high risk location. It’s always so moving to witness the impact our appearance has when we make visits we make to our local stations from not only the staff, but also so many members of the public.

Why a brew?

A simple symbol of togetherness and conversation, there’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea or black coffee. If you’re sharing a cuppa, talking and listening, you’re doing it right.

If you’ve noticed someone has gone quiet in the group chat or you haven’t heard from them in a while, reach out and check in.

A simple message can mean a lot to someone who is going through a difficult time. Just reaching out and asking someone how they are can allow them to open up about how they're feeling. Don’t forget to put aside some time to catch up with them properly, maybe over a cuppa.