We are using this retro gallery to promote the Samaritans in Sheffield and the brilliant work they do. Christmas is sadly the charity’s busiest time and after a year of lockdowns and restrictions more people than ever need help with mental health services, bereavement support, children and young people’s mental health services and general support.
Over the the years the community has come together to raise funds and look after the people who look after others.
1. Mp's visit
Doncaster Central MP Rosie Winterton visited the Samaritans Doncaster base in Thorne Road in 2004. Looking on is the Samaritans national chief executive Simon Armson (left) and Doncaster branch director Denis Pilsworth. Photo: Steve Taylor
2. Samaritans Purse Appeal.
Pupils from Doncaster School for the Deaf with boxes for the Samaritans Purse Appeal pictured in 2012 Photo: Submitted Picture
3. Firm handshake
Doncaster North MP Ed Milliband visits Doncaster Samaritans and talks to Director of the Doncaster branch Phil Dilkes Photo: jpi
4. Operation shoebox
Hungerhill School helped two charities in 2002 the Samaritan's Purse "Operation Christmas Child" Shoebox Appeal and the Children In Distress "Life in a Box"-small change equals big difference appeal. Our picture shows pupils, from left, Vicky Johnson, aged 12, Jonathan Preston and Charlotte Fowkes, both aged 11, with some of the boxes and donations. Photo: Steve Taylor