Thanks again for all the support for our mental health awareness campaign this winter.
The support as ever always humbles us and gives us great pride that as a community of pubs we can make a real difference to the lives of others an support those charities who put so munch not helping others.
A lot of you have been impressed by the support of the 856Foundation and what they all do.
It’s a small team but look a what they have achieved in the last 12 months:
1,610 Talking Therapy sessions
47 Men’s Time Socials
12 Time To Talk Support Groups
14 Fishing Sessions
2 Wellbeing Weekends
16 Mental Health First Aiders trained
21 Social Runs
170 People running GEAR
24 Cricket Matches
1 Wear It Green Weekend
No 7 Song in the Physical Sales Chart
A feature on the 8:56 on Anglia TV
Each one of these moments has made a real difference to men’s mental health and wellbeing.
But none of this would have been possible without you.
To everyone who donated, fundraised, attended events, shared the 856 message, or simply supported them by being part of the community — thank you.
It’s time to talk differently about mental health and through team Moon Gazer’s Time To Talk and You Alright awareness campaign, we aim to encourage a greater understanding of the importance of genuine conversations. Sometimes, asking someone how they are—then asking again—can make all the difference. Knowing that someone truly cares can give people the confidence to open up and share their feelings – a simple conversation can save a life.
We may not know everyone’s name in our own local, but often you know the faces. We really do hope we can change those faces into friends and get people to take the time to talk, and to ask that simple question: You Alright?
For More Information on 856 please visit: www.856.org.uk