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Newsletter
#2 | MAY 2025
Highlights
A Word From Ed
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Materials Available for Distribution
Just a quick reminder that we have flyers, leaflets, and business cards available for anyone who’d like to help promote GCS. Whether you’re visiting a local venue, attending events, or simply know a good spot to leave some info—feel free to take what you need.
Located in the Stroud Counsellors’ Room.
If you need a larger batch, just let us know!
Open Day Invite
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Open Day, where we’ll be opening our doors on a busy summer Stroud market day to showcase the amazing work happening here and connect with the wider community.
We’re looking for more volunteers to help on the day—greeting guests, setting up, or just being a friendly face. If you’re up for it, please let us know!
Head Office, Alma House, Stroud High St, GL5 1AP
Saturday 21st June
9:30am – 1:30pm
Art Day Call Out Update
We’ve received an incredible range of artwork submissions from the community in response to our call for pieces to display in our counselling venues. Contributions have come from professional artists, hobbyists, and local organisations—all keen to help create warmer, more welcoming spaces for the people we support.
The response has been both generous and inspiring. We’ll share photos and highlights as they go up. A real testament to the creativity and kindness in our wider community!
🍻 Summer Social Event 🍻
Plans for this year’s Summer Social are underway! We’re still finalising the details, but expect good vibes and great company. Watch this space…
Blog Topics to Write About
Can You Help? We’re looking for contributions to our bulletin. Got reflections, insights, or stories to share? We’d love to feature them!
Topic suggestions:
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AI Companionship & Mental Health
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Climate Anxiety
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Bereavement & Grief
Suggestion Box Outside Main Office
We’ve now got a Suggestion Box just outside the Main Office, and we’d love to hear your thoughts!
Whether it’s ideas for improving our spaces or suggestions for new initiatives—big or small—drop them in.
Buzzboard – Stickynotes
This is where we share the little things — helpful reminders, passing grumbles, and those “someone should probably mention this” moments. Nothing too serious, just the everyday buzz that keeps the office running smoothly. Got something to add? Drop us a message and we’ll stick it on the board.
Counsellor Shout Outs!
Feedback from some of your clients:
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Zoe was extremely helpful, caring, concerned and understanding of my issues.
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Service was excellent, counsellor was excellent. Had time to listen and made me feel comfortable in sharing my story thoroughly, due to the great deal of confidentiality. Lisa is/was just amazing!
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My sessions with Joe (R) were of great benefit to me, he had the patience and understanding to hear what I needed to say and gave me a safe space to get it all out.
A huge thank you to all our counsellors for the care, commitment, and support you bring to GCS every day. Whether through client work, team support, or simply being a steady presence in the room—thank you for everything you do!
Health & Safety Reminders
- Remember to report any hazards or incidents to [email protected].
- A reminder to complete all mandatory Health & Safety training to ensure compliance and safety for all.
- If you have any concerns or need to discuss Health & Safety matters, please contact the H&S mailbox.