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19 July 2019 – 21 July 2019
Chesterfield in the Peak District
For bereaved young people 18-30 years old
12 July 2019, 16.00 – 14 July 2019, 14.00
Willersley Castle Hotel, Derbyshire
A supportive weekend for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings
29 June 2019, 11.00
The third in a series of Compassionate Friends walks in 2019 for bereaved parents
27 May 2019, 11.00
City of London, London
The second in a series of Compassionate Friends walks in 2019 for bereaved parents
20 May 2019, 19.45
The Bearcat Comedy Club, Twickenham
A night of comedy for a great cause, with the fabulous Milton Jones topping a very funny bill.
19 May 2019, 16.00
Coventry Cathedral, Coventry
Guest Speaker - Reverend Canon Dr Simon Stephens
18 May 2019
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, Birmingham
For siblings aged 18+
3 May 2019, 16.00 – 5 May 2019, 14.00
Murrayshalls House Hotel, Perth
A New Path
28 April 2019, 15.00
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, London
A memorial service for the loss of a child or prospect of a child
22 April 2019, 11.00
Richmond Park, Richmond
The first in a series of Compassionate Friends walks in 2019 for bereaved parents
10 April 2019 – 31 October 2019
De Vere Horwood Estate, Near Milton Keynes
Help to support The Compassionate Friends 50th Anniversary Gathering
30 March 2019, 14.00
St Hilda's Church
An annual church service for bereaved parents on Mothering Sunday
22 March 2019, 19.30
Holy Trinity Church, Lane End
A service for anyone who has lost a child at any stage of life, from pregnancy to adulthood
22 March 2019 – 24 March 2019
Briery Retreat Centre, Ilkley, W. Yorkshire
Retreat with a Christian Ethos
9 March 2019, 10.30 – 11.30
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
A service of reflection for people affected by suicide
18 February 2019 – 22 February 2019
Launde Abbey, Near Rutland, Leicestershire
Retreat with a Christian Ethos
17 February 2019, 17.00
St John the Baptist RC Church, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
An Ecumenical Service Open to All
15 February 2019, 16.00 – 17 February 2019, 14.00
The Ammerdown Centre, Bath
For parents in the first few years of bereavement
19 January 2019, 14.00
St John's Church, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18 January 2019 – 20 January 2019
The Greenhouse Christian Centre, Poole, Dorset
Living with Loss Retreat
1 January 2019, 13.00
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
15 December 2018, 15.00
United Reform Church, Trentham
15 December 2018, 10.30
Middleway Meeting Hall, Middleway
9 December 2018, 19.00
All over the UK and worldwide
9 December 2018, 19.00 – 21.00
The Council Office, Swindon
9 December 2018, 19.00
St Nicholas Church, Huddersfield
9 December 2018, 18.45
The Salt House, Bridport
9 December 2018, 18.45 – 19.00
"Look Out and Remember" Memorial Garden, Folkestone
9 December 2018, 18.30
St Mary's Wilshaw, Wilshaw
A service for any one who has lost a child
9 December 2018, 18.15
Clandon Wood, Guildford
Supported by The Compassionate Friends
9 December 2018, 18.00
St Michael and All Angels Church, Watford
9 December 2018, 18.00
Jessica's Heart, London
9 December 2018, 15.00
Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Stirling
9 December 2018, 14.30
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
9 December 2018, 14.00
Hull Minster, Hull
Supported by The Compassionate Friends
9 December 2018, 12.00 – 15.00
Billingham
8 December 2018, 14.15
Friends Meeting House, London
4 December 2018, 19.30
Holy Trinity Church, Bolton-le-Sands
for parents whose child has died at any age and from any cause
2 December 2018, 15.00
Glenavy Parish Church, Crumlin
2 December 2018, 14.30
St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
1 December 2018, 10.30
South Street Centre, Yeovil
29 November 2018, 19.00
Wickersley Library, Wickersley
Hosted by Daniel Barnett Arts Foundation
18 November 2018, 15.00
The Salvation Army Chapel, Rochester
12 November 2018 – 16 November 2018
Lee Abbey, North Devon
Retreat with a Christian Ethos
2 November 2018, 18.00
Aberdeen Unitarians, Aberdeen
A quiet, reflective service to remember lost loved ones
2 November 2018 – 4 November 2018
Sedgebrook Hall Hotel, Northamptonshire
A supportive weekend for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings
21 October 2018, 15.00
Cadogan Hall, London
Supporting The Compassionate Friends
14 October 2018, 15.00 – 17.00
Emanuel Church, Essex
A memorial service for families who have experienced the loss of a child of any age, baby, stillbirth or miscarriage
14 October 2018
Hyde Park, London
Two charity places available in London's premier 13.1 mile run
13 October 2018, 09.15 – 16.45
The Holiday Inn Handy Cross, High Wycombe
7 October 2018
St Helens
Raising funds for TCF and in George Faulkner's memory
29 September 2018, 11.00
Start at London Bridge Station, London
Join us for the next in a series of walks in London and the South East
22 September 2018, 10.00
Wisdom Centre, Romsey
for parents who have lost a child at any age and from any cause.
21 September 2018, 16.00 – 23 September 2018, 14.00
Park Head Hotel, Co. Durham
This retreat is our first weekend based in the North East of England.
9 September 2018, 18.45
The Salt House, Bridport
9 September 2018, 13.30 – 15.30
Logie Durno Village Hall, Inverurie
Organised by Grampian Child Bereavement Network
2 September 2018, 11.00
National Trust Tea Rooms, Dover
Join us for a beautiful walk together along the stunning Kent coastline
1 September 2018, 11.00
London
Join us for the next in a series of walks in London and the South East
26 August 2018
Norfolk
17 August 2018, 16.00 – 19 August 2018, 14.00
Willersley Castle Hotel, Derbyshire
A supportive summer weekend on the edge of the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District
27 July 2018, 16.00 – 29 July 2018, 14.00
Charney Manor, Wantage, Oxfordshire
A retreat for parents who have no surviving children
14 July 2018, 11.00
London
The fourth in a series of Compassionate Friends walks
14 July 2018, 10.00 – 12.00
Church House, Kettering
In aid of The Compassionate Friends
6 July 2018, 16.00 – 8 July 2018, 14.00
Woodbrooke, Birmingham
24 June 2018, 14.00
St. Katharine's Charity House, Nr Henley-on-Thames
A lovely opportunity to meet with other bereaved parents and siblings and fundraise for TCF
16 June 2018, 11.00
Richmond Park, Richmond
The third in a series of Compassionate Friends walks for bereaved parents
9 June 2018, 10.00 – 16.30
Highworth Community Centre, Swindon
Bereaved Parent Support Day
21 May 2018, 19.00
The Water Poet, London
Supporting The Compassionate Friends
19 May 2018, 11.00
Meet at Paddington Station, London
The second in a programme of spring/summer walks for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents
18 May 2018, 20.30
Prince Charles Cinema, London
Followed by UK screenings countrywide
6 May 2018
All over the UK
22 April 2018
London
Please support Adelle in her run for The Compassionate Friends
21 April 2018, 12.30 – 22 April 2018, 14.00
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, Birmingham
21 April 2018, 11.00
Meet at Waterloo Station, London
The first of a programme of spring/summer walks for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents
13 April 2018 – 15 April 2018
Murrayshalls House Hotel, Perth
Oasis in the Desert of Grief
23 March 2018, 16.00 – 25 March 2018, 14.00
Willersley Castle Hotel, Derbyshire
For parents bereaved 5 years or less
10 March 2018, 14.00
Saint John's Church, Newcastle
Talk by local writer Christine Kenworthy followed by tea and cakes
3 March 2018, 10.30 – 11.30
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
A service of reflection for people affected by suicide followed by refreshments
2 March 2018, 19.30
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Medmenham
A service of remembrance
19 February 2018 – 23 February 2018
Launde Abbey in the East Midlands, East Norton
18 February 2018, 17.00
St John the Baptist Church, Edinburgh City
An ecumenical service of remembering for all those who have suffered the loss of a child
20 January 2018, 14.00
St John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
16 December 2017, 18.00
Hayes Free Church, Hayes
12 December 2017, 19.30 – 21.00
sofa.com, London
10 December 2017, 19.00
All over the UK and worldwide
10 December 2017, 19.00
The Council Offices, Swindon
10 December 2017, 18.45
Salt House, Bridport
10 December 2017, 18.45
Look Out and Remember Site, Folkestone (Sandgate end)
10 December 2017, 18.00
St Michael @ All Angels Church, Watford
To light a candle for all our children who have died
10 December 2017, 18.00
Jessica's Heart, London
Part of the TCF Worldwide Candlighting
10 December 2017, 14.30
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
10 December 2017, 14.00
Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
5 December 2017, 19.30
Holy Trinity Church, Carnforth, Lancashire
2 December 2017, 13.00
Brixham
26 November 2017, 15.30
Westminster Central Hall, London
25 November 2017, 14.15 – 17.00
Friends Meeting House, London
19 November 2017, 18.30
Ely Cathedral, Ely
19 November 2017, 15.00
Salvation Army Chapel, Rochester
19 November 2017
Various venues around the UK
17 November 2017 – 19 November 2017
The Briery Retreat Centre in Yorkshire, Ilkley
10 November 2017, 16.00 – 12 November 2017, 14.00
Sedgebrook Hall Hotel, Northampton
Together in comfort, understanding and hope
30 October 2017 – 4 November 2017
Lee Abbey Devon, Lee Abbey, Lynton
22 October 2017
Portsmouth
Charity places available to run for The Compassionate Friends
15 October 2017, 15.30
Christchurch, Brentwood, Essex
For families who have experienced the loss of a child, baby, stillbirth or miscarriage
14 October 2017, 09.15
The Holiday Inn, High Wycombe
‘Bringing our bereavement out of the shadows – positive change for the stigma of addiction’
27 September 2017, 20.30
The Pheasantry Jazz Club, London
Fundraising event for The Compassionate Friends
18 September 2017 – 22 September 2017
Greenhouse Christian Centre, Poole, Dorset
16 September 2017, 15.00
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
A service for all have lost babies and children, sons and daughters
16 September 2017, 14.00
Pantasaph Priory, Holywell
10 September 2017, 14.00
Truro Cathedral, Truro
10 September 2017
Newcastle
Sponsor our four runners now!
8 September 2017 – 10 September 2017
2 September 2017, 14.00
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
For people of all faiths and none
2 September 2017, 10.00 – 16.00
Wisdom Centre, Romsey
for bereaved parents
18 August 2017 – 20 August 2017
Willersley Castle Hotel, Cromford
A supportive, summer weekend on the edge of the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District
12 August 2017, 14.30
RoadPeace Wood, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent
For victims of road crash
24 July 2017, 10.00 – 16.00
Circomedia, Bristol
21 July 2017, 16.00 – 23 July 2017, 14.00
Charney Manor, Wantage
A weekend for parents with no surviving children
20 July 2017, 18.30
Friends Meeting House, London
Bi-annual meeting
16 July 2017, 13.00
Private house and garden in Emsworth
8 July 2017, 10.30 – 16.00
Venue to be confirmed, London
8 July 2017, 10.00 – 12.00
Church House, Barton Seagrave
23 June 2017 – 25 June 2017
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, Birmingham
14 June 2017, 18.30
Churchfields Academy, Swindon
Raising funds for The Compassionate Friends
13 June 2017, 19.30 – 21.00
sofa.com, London
11 June 2017, 14.00
St Katherine's Charity House, Henley-on-Thames
A fundraising and supportive event
28 May 2017
Liverpool
28 May 2017
Tipton St John
The first women only marathon in the UK
12 May 2017 – 14 May 2017
Royal George Hotel, Perth
From Darkness into Light
7 May 2017, 15.00
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, London
7 May 2017, 15.00
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
7 May 2017, 13.00
The Friends Meeting House, Rochester, Kent
An informal social event for parents whose only child or all their children have died
5 May 2017 – 7 May 2017
Alveston House, Bristol
29 April 2017, 11.00 – 16.30
Bedford Athletic Rugby Ground, Bedford
Help raise some money for TCF and remember Jonny
7 April 2017 – 9 April 2017
Little Silver Country Hotel, Tenterden
2 April 2017, 13.30 – 17.00
DrugFAM Head Office at Oakley Hall, High Wycombe
2 April 2017
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
A fundraising event to support The Compassionate Friends
25 March 2017, 14.30
St Mary's Wilshaw, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
18 March 2017, 14.00
St. John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
11 March 2017, 14.30
Westminster Cathedral, London
11 March 2017 – 12 March 2017
Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, Birmingham
A one-day overnight Retreat especially for bereaved brothers and sisters in their 20s, 30s & 40s.
10 March 2017, 09.00 – 17.00
Holiday Inn, London
Ensuring all professional services collaborate to ensure high levels of bereavement care
4 March 2017, 10.30
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
A service of reflection for people affected by suicide
21 February 2017 – 11 April 2017
Central London venue, London
19 February 2017, 17.00
St John the Baptist Church, Edinburgh
18 February 2017, 10.30 – 16.00
St Thomas Centre, Manchester
5 February 2017, 15.00
Whittington Hospital, London
For parents, families and carers of all faiths or none
4 February 2017
Jessica's Heart, London
A training and information day for all Helpline volunteers.
29 January 2017, 19.00
Hendon Reform Synagogue, Greater London
28 January 2017, 14.00
St John's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
13 January 2017, 16.00 – 15 January 2017, 14.00
Willersley Castle Hotel, Derbyshire
For recently bereaved parents - approximately under 3 years or less
11 December 2016, 19.00
All over the UK and worldwide
3 December 2016, 16.00
Saint James’ Priory, Bristol
To mark the lives of those lost to drugs & alcohol
28 November 2016, 18.30 – 20.00
Business Suite, London
27 November 2016, 15.30
Methodist Central Hall, London
26 November 2016, 17.45
Chesham
A non-denominational memorial ceremony for anyone who has experienced losses associated with infertility or unwanted childlessness
20 November 2016
Various venues around the UK
13 November 2016, 18.30
Ely Cathedral, Ely
12 November 2016, 10.00 – 17.00
Davidson's Mains Parish Church, Edinburgh
5 November 2016, 14.00 – 17.00
Friends Meeting House, London
With guest speaker, poet, author, and broadcaster, Michael Rosen.
5 November 2016, 10.30 – 17.00
The Friends Meeting House, London
2 November 2016
Mosaic Reform Synagogue, Harrow
Early Mourning: How to support those who experience grief and loss before and after death
23 October 2016
Southsea and Portsmouth, Southsea
Jamie Cole is running 10k through Southsea and Portsmouth in memory of James Attwood
9 October 2016, 15.00
St Mary's Church, West Horsley
A service of remembrance for anyone who has lost a baby or child.
9 October 2016
Hyde Park, London
16,000 runners take part in this 13.1 route through Central London
7 October 2016 – 9 October 2016
Sedgebrook Hall Hotel, Northampton
A weekend with others who understand – for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
1 October 2016, 09.15 – 16.45
Holiday Inn Handy Cross, High Wycombe
DrugFAM's annual one-day event
28 September 2016, 09.30 – 16.30
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester
Manchester’s 5th National Annual Conference
17 September 2016, 15.00
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury Saint Edmunds
A service for all those who have lost babies and children, sons and daughters, whatever their age, whatever the cause.
15 September 2016 – 16 September 2016
Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester
Understanding Multicultural Grief in a Changing World
11 September 2016, 14.00
Truro Cathedral, Truro
19 August 2016 – 21 August 2016
Willersley Castle Hotel, Matlock
Last few places available.
31 July 2016
From Queen Elizabeth Olympia Park, London
A challenging day in the saddle pedalling through the roads of London and Surrey to raise funds for TCF.
28 July 2016 – 31 July 2016
Hotel Intercontinental, Frankfurt
16 July 2016, 10.30 – 16.00
Horfield Quaker Meeting House, Bristol
11 July 2016 – 13 July 2016
Woodbrooke, Birmingham
An opportunity to come and meet with others who understand the pain of the loss of a beloved son or daughter, and to immerse yourself in the comfort and warmth of a dedicated team of bereaved parent supporters.
10 July 2016
London
9 July 2016, 10.00 – 12.00
Church House, Kettering
Fundraising coffee morning for TCF
2 July 2016, 10.15 – 16.00
Jessica’s Heart, London
30 June 2016
Slater and Gordon, Manchester
An essential event for anyone caring for children and young people who have been suddenly bereaved.
26 June 2016, 14.00
St Katharine's Charity House, Frieth
26 June 2016
Holyrood Park Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Fundraising in memory of Calum Kellie
29 May 2016
Edinburgh
21 May 2016 – 28 May 2016
2 January 2016
West Sussex
TCF receives no government funds – we rely totally on fundraising and our membership to be able to continue to offer our services, support, friendship and hope to bereaved families. Warm and heartfelt thanks to all the individuals and teams who have undertaken an event for us. We truly couldn’t do without you and our charity is immensely grateful to you all.
Some of the wonderful past fundraising events are listed below.
10 January: Annikki Laitinen ran the Richmond Park 10k in memory of her brother, Nikko.
13 March: Adelle Brenner ran the Bath Half Marathon in memory of her daughter, Celia and raised £900.
24 April: Marcus Hunt ran his first London Marathon in memory of his brother, Adam.
It’s not too late to support him so please
donate here.
22 March: Annmarie Loughlin ran the Richmond Half Marathon for her friends Anekke, Nick and Landen, in memory of Freya.
10 May: Roseanne Kay ran the Great North 10k Run in memory of her son, Callum.
15 May: The Gemma Stewart Charity Ball, held in memory of Gemma Stewart raised money for the Intensive Care Unit at Frenchay Hospital and The Compassionate Friends.
June: John Ashton’s rode the Liverpool to Bristol canal path cycle ride, an epic journey of 278 miles over 5 days.
28 June: Sue Hughes organised Joe’s Walk and BBQ Supper in memory of her son, Joe.
11 July: TCF Kettering Support Group Annual Coffee Morning.
19 July: Jackie Gavin took part in Ironman UK.
12 July: Team Florence Moore – Alison (Florence’s mother), Bob (Florence’s grandfather) and friends, Barbara, Louise, Nicola and Sally ran The British London 10k.
4 October: The Doctors’ Orchestra, conducted by Dr Stephen Brearley, fundraising concert at the Cadogan Hall, London raised over £16,000 for TCF and brought many bereaved parents together on this special day. (Picture)
29 October: Vivienne Watt and Bromley TCF Group held their annual coffee morning.
11 April: Dolce Community Choir concert in Portstewart, Northern Ireland in memory of Lauren Minford.
13 April: Kalee Datlin ran the Virgin London Marathon in 5 hours 38 minutes.
May and June: Kiefer Frary’s mother and sister organised a Friends and Family 12 mile walk from Kiefer’s memorial bench in Wales and a disco in his memory.
14 June: Jackie Gavin tackled the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Mollie, Luie and Lucy.
29 June: Sue Hughes organised Joe’s Walk and Supper in memory of her son, Joe.
14 July: Jo, Hiti, Alison, Bob, Carolyn and Sarah took part in the British London 10k in memory of all their children and to raise funds for TCF.
5 October: Rainford 10k Memorial Run in NW England organised by Susan Faulkner in memory of her son George.
30 October: Vivienne Watt and Bromley TCF Group held a coffee morning to raise funds for and awareness of TCF.
2 March: Michael Harvey took part in The Major Series (six miles run of mud, hills and obstacles) in support of his in-laws who were helped by TCF.
9 June: Sue Hughes organised Joe’s Walk and Supper in memory of her son, Joe.
11 June: Sponsored Skydive by Matthew Dacombe
13 July: Kettering and Area TCF Group annual Fund Raising Coffee Morning, organised by Carol and Adrian Keach.
16 August: Norwich TCF Group Coffee Morning organised by Sue Wellings.
15 September: Fiona Lyle ran in the Great North Run in memory of Elizabeth.
15 September: Richard Taylor-Hirst ran in the Great North Run for his sister Helene, after the death of Charlotte, aged 14.
31 October: Bromley TCF group leader, Vivienne Watt, held a coffee morning.
25 November: Danny Burns’ 10th Anniversary Dinner, organised by Paul Williams and Danny’s friends and family
Throughout 2013: Two open days at the home of Pat and Jerry Morris, Nottinghamshire TCF Support Group facilitators, a summer sale held by a friend of Pat and Jerry Morris and a raffle held at the group’s Christmas Candle-Lighting meeting.
Throughout 2013: Marianne Chambers, local Lincolnshire TCF contact and her family organised a sponsored bike ride, a three mile dog walk and a three hour Martial Arts session in memory of their son, brother and friend Matthew.
Each year thousands of parents suffer the loss of a son or a daughter. Please help us to support families in their time of greatest need.
