Exeter Support Day

22 June 2024, 10.00 – 16.30

St Sidwell's Community Centre, Exeter

Do come and join us at a TCF support day for bereaved parents in Exeter and surrounding area. 

PLEASE BOOK HERE

This will be a unique opportunity to be together in a safe place to hear from and share with others who have experienced the loss of a child of any age and under any circumstances.

Come and meet with other bereaved parents who understand the pain of grief for a beloved child and immerse yourself in the comfort and warmth of a dedicated team of bereaved parent volunteers. This support day will be a mixture of sharing sessions and activities.

Please note that our support days are run by bereaved parent volunteers. Our volunteers are not professionals and so what we offer is a uniquely warm, comforting and supportive day organised and facilitated by parents who have also experienced the loss of a child and have found understanding and hope themselves through The Compassionate Friends.

The cost for the day will be £30 per person - including refreshments, a light lunch and all activities.

Here’s what people have said who attended a TCF support day last year:

“Thanks for organising such a welcoming and reflection provoking day. It’s been such a relief to find that I’m not the only one to be bereaved and have the feelings and thoughts that I have.”

“Everybody was lovely. I need not have worried. I thought that people’s stories would be difficult and triggering but actually it was very supportive. Not what I expected. It was nice to spend the day amongst people who ‘get it’.”

“I’m really pleased I came. Being with other bereaved parents is always good and today I’ve felt safe and understood. Thank you. “

 

We are sorry but if your loss is within the last 3 months, our experience tells us that it is best to wait a little longer before accessing our support days. We hope that you will be able to access our in-person support in future months. In the meantime, we ask you to contact our Helpline on 0345 1232304 to talk with another bereaved parent and for support and empathy.

PLEASE BOOK HERE