Four ways to beat the January blues

Swindon & District Samaritans is encouraging people to beat the winter blues by getting together for a warming cuppa on Mondays over the long cold months for Brew Monday.

Brew Monday started on Monday, January 20, the third Monday in January, which is typically known as ‘Blue Monday’ for being the most difficult day of the year.

The charity is turning the blues into brews, by encouraging friends, family and work mates to have a chat over a brew with someone who may be feeling lonely or down.

Darren Tee, volunteer branch director said: “During the cold and grey winter months, connecting with others over a cuppa can help weather the ups and downs of life.

“Anyone can hold a Brew Monday event at work, at home, wherever and whenever you like – all you need is a kettle and some mugs, and this could make a huge difference in someone’s life.”

Anyone can contact Samaritans FREE any time from any phone on 116 123, even a mobile without credit.

This number won’t show up on your phone bill. Or you can email: jo@samaritans.org or visit Swindon & District Samaritans branch at 5/6 Curtis Street Swindon SN1 5JU SN, where you can talk to one of our trained volunteers face to face.

BARNES COACHES

Get away for the day with Barnes Coaches. We have a wide range of trips running every day over February half-term so you’re sure to find somewhere you’d like to go.

There are many great attractions running to please everyone in the family including visits to the Tower of London, Portsmouth - where you can make a stop in Gunwharf Quay or Historic Dockyard, Cadbury World, Brooklands Museum. Other great trips include Bristol Aquarium, Bletchley Park or even go up The Shard.

Feel free to contact us using any of the following information. Alternatively, you can use the contact form to send us an email. We will respond to you as soon as possible.

Telephone: 01793 821303

Email:  travel@barnescoaches.co.uk 

THE COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTRE

Was Christmas a difficult time for you? Are you looking at the New Year and wondering how you can change things? Do you really want to deal with the issues that have affected you emotionally and mentally in 2019? Now is the time to take action.

With over 40 carefully selected, qualified and professional therapists offering a range of services to help individuals, families, couples and youngsters, make an appointment at The Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre today to start making positive steps towards a happier and healthier future.

The centre is located on Bath Road, Old Town, Swindon, to find out more about the high-quality services available, and to get an idea of the wide array of issues that can be treated through therapy, visit: www.tcppc-swindon.co.uk.

Appointments are available during daytime, evenings and weekends.

You can also call 01793 514550 or email: christine@tcpc-swindon.co.uk or heather@tcpc-swindon.co.uk for further information.

SIMPLY GYM

Want to get over the January blues? Start off the new decade the right way, join Simply Gym Swindon and achieve your fitness goals for 2020.

At Simply Gym Swindon there is a no joining fee sale now on. Make sure you keep saving and join now and save £20. Limited time offer so grab it before it goes.

All classes included in the membership, with a separate cycling and aerobic studio at no extra cost.

You will also have access to a large cardio area boasting a number of cardio machines. Moreover, we have a large weights area, with both free weights and resistance machines available. Free parking, changing facilities and much more.

Memberships starting from just £16.99 per month. Both contract and non-contract membership available.

Visit: www.simplygym.co.uk for more information.