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York Samaritans - Small Talk is no Small Thing
York Samaritans are reminding the local community that small talk can save lives and we are better at small talk than we think, as part of the charity’s latest Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.
- 22nd February 2024
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Samaritans Rural Support - 2024 Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show
York Samaritans attended the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at the York Auction Centre.
- 8th February 2024
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York Samaritans – Let’s Brew This
To help celebrate and raise awareness of Brew Monday, York Samaritans is joining forces with local rail industry partners Network Rail to host an event at York railway station on 15th January from 9am - 6pm.
- 8th January 2024
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Samaritans - Marking 70 Years of Listening
Samaritans are marking 70 years of listening. On 2nd November 1953, Chad Varah, a vicar and writer-cartoonist, answered the first ever call to a brand new helpline for people contemplating suicide.
- 29th October 2023
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York Samaritans run the Yorkshire Marathon once again on the 15th October 2023.
York Samaritans are once again taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon Relay on Sunday 15th October to further raise awareness about the work of the Samaritans.
- 3rd October 2023
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York Samaritans – Asking Directly About Suicidal Thoughts Can Help Save Lives
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September the 10th, York Samaritans are encouraging people in York and North Yorkshire not to be afraid to talk about suicidal thoughts and feelings if they are worried about someone.
- 1st September 2023
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York Samaritans - New Branch Director
York Samaritans has welcomed a new Branch Director by nomination of his fellow listening and support volunteers.
- 18th July 2023
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York Samaritans Volunteer Takes on Loch Lomond - 17th July 2023
In July 2023, Judith Kirk from York, an avid open water swimmer, took on her biggest challenge yet, swimming the entire length of Loch Lomond, to celebrate her 60th birthday and at the same time raise funds for York Samaritans.
- 18th July 2023