Darwen Community Helpers

03/06/2026

🌞 Good Morning Everyone 🌞

Community is not just about the place we live. It is about the people who stand beside us through the good days and the difficult ones. It is the friendly faces, the helping hands, the conversations that make us smile, and the kindness that reminds us we are never alone.

Every day I am reminded of how amazing our community is. People supporting one another, lifting each other up, and showing that even the smallest act of kindness can make a huge difference.

Today, let’s continue to look out for one another, be kind where we can, and remember that together we can achieve so much more than we ever could alone.

Wishing you all a happy, peaceful, and positive day ahead. ❤️

A strong community is built one act of kindness at a time. 🫶🏻🌞

❤️🫶🏻🌞

02/06/2026

Good morning everyone ☀️

We hope you have a wonderful day ahead.

Just a reminder that Job Club is on this morning from 9:30 am until 11:30 am.

Whether you’re looking for work, need help with CVs, job applications, interview preparation, or simply want some support and guidance, we’re here to help.

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you 😊

01/06/2026

🚐 Can Anyone Recommend a 12-Seater Minibus? 🚐

Hi everyone,

We’re looking for a 12-seater minibus for 13th June for a team day trip to Piel Island, Cumbria.

We’re looking for recommendations for either:

✅ Self-drive minibus hire
✅ A minibus with a driver

If you know of any local companies that provide this service, please tag them below or comment with their details.

We’re hoping for a lovely day out together and would really appreciate any recommendations.

Thank you! ❤️

Sammy Jane & the Darwen Community Helpers Team 🚐☀️🌊

01/06/2026

Good morning everyone ☀️

Hello June!

A new month, a new week, and a brand new day all arriving at once. There is something exciting about turning the page and stepping into a fresh month full of possibilities.

June is here to bring new adventures, new memories, new opportunities, and hopefully plenty of sunshine along the way.

Whatever this month holds, I hope it brings you moments that make you smile, people who make you laugh, and reasons to look forward to each day.

Let’s make June a good one. ❤️

Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the week.

☀️💛🌼

31/05/2026

Content Warning: This video contains discussion of sexual abuse, r**e, domestic violence, trauma, and cancer.

This is difficult for me to talk about publicly, but I believe that if we don’t talk about these things, they remain hidden. These experiences are still happening to people every day.

I am sharing my story in the hope that someone who needs to hear it knows they are not alone.

Please take care while watching. ❤️

31/05/2026

💙 4,500 Followers. 258,300 Views. One Incredible Community. 💙

Today we reached a milestone that I never imagined when Darwen Community Helpers first began.

We are now a community of 4,500 followers, and in the last month alone our page has received an incredible 258,300 views.

That is more than a quarter of a million times that people have seen the work being done in our community.

Behind those numbers are real people.

People who have needed support.
People who have offered support.
People who have volunteered their time.
People who have donated what they could.
People who have attended our groups.
People who have shopped with us.
People who have shared our posts and helped us reach someone who may have been struggling.

Every act of kindness, no matter how small, has helped build something truly special.

What started as a simple desire to help others has grown into a community movement built on compassion, dignity, and the belief that nobody should have to face life’s challenges alone.

To every volunteer, supporter, customer, partner organisation, donor, and follower, thank you.

Thank you for believing in our vision.
Thank you for standing beside us.
Thank you for helping us make a difference every single day.

Together, we are proving that when a community comes together with kindness at its heart, amazing things can happen.

The numbers are incredible, but the people behind them are what matter most.

Here’s to the next chapter. ❤️

Sammy Jane & The Darwen Community Helpers Team

31/05/2026

In just 10 days, my son and I will be taking part in Race for Life 5K.

For those who have started following us recently, you may not know that I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Last week, I received the wonderful news that I am now four years cancer-free.

While that is something I am incredibly grateful for, cancer doesn’t simply disappear from your mind when the treatment ends. The physical battle may be over, but the emotional and psychological journey continues.

Recently, after a routine mammogram, I was fast-tracked for suspected breast cancer. For a while, I genuinely believed I was about to face treatment all over again. Thankfully, after further investigations, my medical team reassured me that there is no evidence of cancer and they are simply keeping an eye on an area of concern.

Moments like that remind you that cancer never completely leaves your life. Every appointment, every scan, every letter through the door can bring back memories, fears, and uncertainty. It is a journey of resilience, hope, and learning to live with the unknown.

That is why this race means so much to me. I am not just running for myself. I am running for everyone currently facing cancer, everyone living with the fear of recurrence, everyone who has lost someone they love, and everyone whose life has been touched by this disease.

If you are able to support us, no matter how small the donation, we would be incredibly grateful. Every penny helps fund life-saving research, support services, and hope for future generations.

Thank you for supporting us on this journey. ❤️

Cancer is happening right now, which is why I'm taking part in a Race for Life to raise money and save lives. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work.

31/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to Kristina and Gary at The Bridgewater for getting behind Safe Steps Darwen and supporting our vision from the very beginning 💛

Their generosity and commitment to community safety is helping us take another important step forward.

Thanks to their support, they will be funding 50 Safe Steps Darwen beer mats which will be distributed across participating venues to help raise awareness of the initiative. They will also be displaying information about the project on their venue screens and placing our flyers in key areas throughout the venue.

In addition, they have kindly offered to provide hot drinks for our volunteers during operational evenings, as well as bottled water to help support those who may need it.

This is exactly what community partnership looks like. Local businesses, volunteers, and organisations coming together to help make Darwen a safer place for everyone.

Thank you, Kristina and Gary. Your support means so much to us and to the future of Safe Steps Darwen 💛

Please also give our new Safe Steps Darwen page a follow and help us spread the word. You never know when you, a friend, a family member, or someone in our community may need our support once we are up and running.

Thank you for believing in the vision and helping us build something special for Darwen 💛



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31/05/2026

Good morning everyone ☀️

How is it Sunday already? I can’t quite believe it’s been a whole week since Darwen Live.

Last weekend our town was filled with music, laughter, dancing, friendships and community spirit. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying themselves and making memories together.

As we head into a new week, I’m feeling grateful. Grateful for our community, for the amazing people who support one another, and for all the opportunities we have to make a positive difference.

Whatever today looks like for you, I hope you find a little time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the simple things that bring you happiness.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone ❤️

☀️💕

30/05/2026

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing supporters, volunteers, and customers for another wonderful week. Your kindness, support, and dedication help make everything we do possible. ❤️

We are now closed until Monday and look forward to welcoming you back then.

Have a lovely weekend, take care, and enjoy the rest of your time with family and friends. See you all soon! 🫶🏻 xx