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CHRIS ODONOVAN / Samaritans BRIERLEY Hill Samaritans is returning to the community from July 19 for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Samaritans are running a Talk To Us campaign running throughout July which aims to remind the public that whatever they are facing, Samaritans volunteers are there to listen any time of the day. On July 19, volunteers from Brierley Hillwill be at Tipton Rail Station and at Coseley Rail Station on July 20 to talk to locals about their services and provide emotional support to anyone who may need it. Graham Bristow, director of Brierley Hill Samaritans branch said “The challenges that many people have faced because of the pandemic are continuing and while the lifting of restrictions will be welcomed, it won’t necessarily ease with restrictions lifting.
George the Stourbridge Junction station cat with artwork of his meownself by Kidderminster artist Nellie Doodles AN auction of artwork inspired by George the Stourbridge Junction station cat has raised more than £1,000 for the Samaritans. Original artwork by Kidderminster artist Nellie Doodles went up for auction in a festive Facebook sale, organised by Gig Caritas over the Christmas period. George s Birthday, George does Hands, Face, Space and George the Tea Boy were just some of the sketch titles inspired by Stourbridge Junction s furry ambassador George the cat who has been helping the station to convey important railway messages and to help lift the spirits of commuters during coronavirus crisis hit 2020.