Thank you to Rural Ranges for our Christmas tree which came from Groves.

It looks really lovely and Chrismassy at Harmony now!

We are very happy to recieve this award, and grateful that we have been noticed for our hard work and services.
Here is what the article says...

"The winners of the Daily Echo Proud to Care Awards 2021 in association with BCP Council have been announced.
We received hundreds of incredible nominations from across the conurbation for this years Proud to Care Awards which gave our readers a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to all of those individuals associated with care.
Angela Boyer from the Daily Echo who organised the event told us: “While it was incredibly difficult to choose from so many worthy entries there was one common thread among them all and that is the difference that a carer can make to someone’s life."
Many of the submissions highlighted the tireless work, sometimes unpaid being done in our local communities.
The awards were judged by Phil Hornsby, Director of Commissioning for People - BCP Council, Cllr Karen Rampton of BCP Council and Vincent Boni, Managing Director of Newsquest Dorset.
Pick up a copy of the Daily Echo on Thursday December 8 to see all the winners in full.
The 2021 Proud to Care Winners are:

• Residential/Nursing Care Home of the Year – Primrose Lodge
• Residential/Nursing Care Home Worker of the year – Paula Arteaga Rodriguez
• Home Care Provider of the Year – Christchurch Care Home
• Care Worker of the Year – Diane Fawdrey
• Learning Disability and/or Autism Support Worker of the Year- Andrew Rhodes
• Mental Health Services Award – Community Front Rooms (BCHA)
• Excellence in Dementia Care – Debbie Muspratt
• Palliative Care Worker of the Year – Kathy Lett
• Family or Friend Carer of the Year – Brooke Crotty
• Voluntary or Community Award – Wessex Cancer Trust
• New Care Worker of the Year – Lucy Jenkins
• Long Service Award – Volga Lyons
• Special Recognition Award – Community Action Network

With thanks to BCP Council and our category sponsors for their support in producing this event."

The article can be read on the Bournemouth Echo website

Sandra swims for Harmony
 
Local woman Sandra Jay Russell is taking to the water to raise funds for Harmony, Bridport’s mental health hub. She plans to regularly swim in the sea from November 1st until February 1st.
“I've never been a sea swimmer,” says Sandra. “Even at the height of summer I always preferred to sit on the beach and not venture into the sea as I may get cold. But I am planning to swim throughout the winter as a wonderful way of challenging myself and raise money for Harmony.”
Recognising that winter swimming in the sea comes with some definite do's and don'ts, Sarah joined a group of experienced swimmers and has acclimatised herself for the challenge of swimming in the open sea throughout the winter.
“Earlier this year, I stumbled across an inspiring charity (Harmony Centre in Bridport) which offers a dedicated and much needed service to local people who are challenged with issues around their mental health. The staff do so much with little funding and limited resources. This place of respite, safety, and solace has an open door for those in need. Harmony runs with limited resources, so I wanted to help in some way. What better way than to offer something and stepping out of my own comfort zone?".
Harmony runs a Drop-in that can be visited or contacted during opening hours on 07597 379290, and a Community Front Room (07385 290804).
Sandra can be sponsored on line at;
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sandrajay?utm_id=1&utm_term=VNYByJAJb  

For press enquires, contact;
 
Tegwyn Jones
01308 301 056
07852 229290

The Bereavement Support Group is a partnership venture between The Burrough Harmony Centre, Social prescribers in the Jurassic Coast PCN, Weldmar Hospice and Downs Funeral Directors. 
We identified through feedback from people that there was a need for this type of group as the waiting time for other bereavement services was quite long, so we are hoping to ease the pressure a little!
We do not offer specialist counselling, but a welcoming and safe space for people to talk and gain mutual support.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in this group, please do come to our first meeting on the 8th November at 3.30pm.
The group will then be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at The Assembly Rooms, Gundry Lane, Bridport.

Kennedys Estate Agents were delighted to present a cheque for £1,000 to The Burrough Harmony Centre at their Open Day, celebrating World Mental Health Day.  In total, Kennedys have donated over £2,100 to the local mental health charity this year in appreciation of the essential support its dedicated staff and volunteers provide for people who are struggling. 
 
Tina Cornish, director, said “As a family-run independent estate agency we live and work in Bridport and so we are delighted to be able to give back to our community by supporting the local charities.  Kennedys have seen record sales in recent months, so we've been able to make a donation to Harmony for each new sale.” 
 
Harmony provides a friendly, welcoming, informal service for local people to ensure mental wellbeing, whether in crisis or not.  They have a NHS contract for the Community Front Room, but rely on funding  for all the extras that make Harmony special. The recent Open Day was well attended - one lady said that “this organisation [Harmony] had literally saved my life”.

Contact Tegwyn Jones on 01308 301056 for more information or to arrange interviews or photo opportunities.

An Open Event to celebrate World Mental Health Day.
You will be very welcome to drop-in anytime between 2.30 and 4.30pm for tea, cake and information on Harmony Drop-in and the Bridport Community Front Room.
We look forward to seeing you.