The work of the Samaritans supports those who feel suicidal and helps them find a way out of their despair. The work of the organisation is not funded by Government and all the members are volunteers covering phones every hour of the year.
Conversations are confidential and anonymous unless the caller decides to call for help of some sort when they can reveal their name.
There are over 200 branches and 23,000 volunteers whose stated values are:
* Listening
* Confidentiality
* Non-judgemental
* People making their own decisions wherever possible
* Human contact
We will be helping raise funds to support you in the coming months.
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On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.
moreSophie's entry, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashford, took first place at National level in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.
moreTony Barnard, Manager of the Ashford Food Bank, was tonight honoured by Ashford Rotary Club. He was awarded 'The Frank Brake Outstanding Community Award' for Outstanding Community Service. Tony is accompanied by members of the Club who regularly help out
moreWe work to raise money for worthy causes
moreOonagh and Kate spoke to our meeting about their work. Samaritans is one of President Renate's charities for her year.
moreOutstanding Community Service awards to three people we have worked so successfully with in recent moths.
moreWe were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.
moreThe Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.
moreOn Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.
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