Scottish Gathering

3 May 2024 – 5 May 2024

Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling

Please note that booking for this event has now closed. If you would like to join the waiting list please contact us at info@tcf.org.uk. Thank you.

Stirling Together - A Weekend for You

Losing a child is a devastating loss; losing a sibling or grandchild changes your world forever. We are awash with grief and every day becomes a challenge.

People around us can be supportive, but sometimes it's not enough, especially as we move forward and want to continue to talk about our loved one and what happened to them. It can feel very lonely even if we are surrounded by good, well-meaning people. 

At our weekend in Stirling, we offer you a place to be together with those walking the same path;  a weekend for you to belong and to feel safe talking about your loved one. We will come together to give you a place with time to connect and reflect on your loss. 

Bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings (18+ years) are welcome at this supportive event. Wherever you live, whatever your loss and whoever you are, you find a warm and compassionate community. 

We recommend that you come for the full weekend but, if you prefer, join us for the Saturday only.

We’d love for you to join us. A warm welcome awaits you. 

What to expect at the weekend

Although we will be offering you a range of supportive, active and creative activities, these are entirely optional. If you wish to spend your weekend chatting with others, enjoying the hotel facilities and surroundings or having quiet time on your own, you can. Nothing is expected.

We will be offering a range of activities you can take part in, including sharing sessions and discussion groups; physical activities like walking together; art and craft sessions, a remembrance and candle lighting event and talks by guest speakers. Please do remember all activities are optional. You only do, or attend, what you are comfortable with.

If you are feeling unsure...

If you would like to speak to someone before booking for the retreat or have any questions about the weekend, please feel free to contact any of us at info@tcf.org.uk or on 0345 120 3785.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you at the retreat and we will try to make you feel as welcome, comfortable, safe and supported as we possibly can.

What are the costs?

The cost for the full weekend is £260 per person for the weekend, full board with accommodation, all meals and all workshops and sessions from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. 

To attend during the day on Saturday only costs £50 and includes lunch (but not evening meal).  

Some full and part-bursaries are available for the full weekend for those experiencing financial hardship or on low incomes. Please call (0345 120 3785) or email us to ask for a bursary application form.  Please note priority for bursaries will be for newly bereaved parents and for those who have not accessed TCF support or a retreat weekend/support day before.

Getting there

Stirling Court Hotel is on the beautiful campus of Stirling University in the centre of Scotland. The venue can be easily reached by car or public transport, with details available here Getting here | About | University of Stirling

The hotel is 3 miles from Stirling train and bus stations and a 10 minute drive by taxi. If you arrive on Friday afternoon, we can pick you up from the station. There is ample free car parking at the hotel. 

Cancellations

Should you need to cancel your booking please do so by 17^th March and we will refund your payment, less a £25 administration fee. After this date we are sorry but we are unable to offer any refunds.

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