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A well earned rest.
On Wednesday 16 September, we were delighted to welcome David Matthews, who is walking to every Samaritans branch in the UK and Ireland, for the second time. A total of 12,000 miles.
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Join us for a Dawn Walk around the Arbo
To mark World Mental Health Day, this October, join us by taking part in Dawn Walk, our 5K sunrise walk. Whether you’ve used our services, are walking in memory of someone, or simply want to help othe
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From the barbers chair to the football pitch
We were delighted to be contacted by a collective of barbers from around the area that call themselves 'Unofficial Councillors' regarding a football match at the home of Walsall FC.
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Project 55 paused December 2025
Samaritans is going through an organisational review process that includes the future location of branches
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Celebrating 50 years as a volunteer.
As we celebrated National Volunteers week, Tony 39 celebrated his own milestone of being a Samaritans volunteer for 50 years with us, having previously volunteered for 3 years with Birmingham branch.
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Aurora seen in Walsall
After recent sightings of the Aurora Borealis in the UK, and following a delay over bad weather, 31 people ventured to Pelsall to paint their own version of the Northern lights.
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Future Events
Heather, from @forallthesmallthings, will lead, step by step, to achieving, painting Sunflowers.
- 15th April 2025
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Project 55 in 2025
After reaching our original £250,000 fundraising target for Project 55 at the end of December 2024, 2025 started with some sobering news.