Something of an SOS signal has been sent out via the Stourbridge News online service recently.

The jungle drums are drumming.

Will anyone listen and come to the rescue of an ailing coffee shop and counselling service?

It would be a shame to see The well disappear!

What’s going on?

There is a valuable service which has been working away for over two decades on the Stourbridge High Street.

It is called The Well.

And it’s in trouble.

There has been a plea to help it survive the current challenges and changes in the marketplace, so that The Well can continue to help and provide a valuable service to the community.

The Well is a coffee shop and provides a useful hub for those who visit.

It is not just a coffee shop, however as it also provides other very important services to the local community.

It is a registered charity and has, over the years, hosted many different events, including divorce recovery seminars, outreach dinners.

It also provides book shop facilities.

So what’s the problem?

According to reports, given our growing appetite for coffee and coffee shops, competition has grown up around the town of Stourbridge.

The Well needs increased funds to compete successfully with this competition.

Given that some 12 people are on the payroll and given the additional services provided by The Well, it would be wonderful if these funds were found to keep the organisation up and running.

Similarly, the bookshop element of The Well is under threat, thanks to the growing strength of online retailers.

Hopefully, funds will be found soon, so that the format and presentation of The Well is updated and reinvigorated so that it continues to help those who require it (plus of course offering a decent cuppa in a lovely atmosphere).