26 tcf.org.uk TCF NEWS | SUPPORTIVE EVENTS Four retreats this year have welcomed almost 300 parents, siblings and grandparents In January we held our large weekend retreat in Northamptonshire – details were shared in the Spring edition of TCF News. The provision of weekend events where we could come together to share and find understanding, support and hope continued in the following months. Scottish Gathering The first weekend in May saw the 2024 Scottish Gathering. A new volunteer team had organised the event this year and they did an amazing job. Over 100 parents, adult siblings and grandparents were welcomed to Stirling Court Hotel - the majority for the whole weekend with around 20 parents and siblings joining us for the Saturday only. The weekend offered a full programme of sharing sessions, workshops and activities. The guest speaker on the Saturday morning was former TCF volunteer Hugh McAninch, who for many years organised the TCF Scottish Gathering, was the co-ordinator for TCF in Scotland and, with his wife, Maureen has made so much difference to the many, many bereaved parents who have looked to TCF for support and hope. Hugh was made an MBE in the King’s Honours List for his voluntary work with TCF. Listen to Fiona and Roisin talking about their experience at the Gathering on the TCF YouTube channel. Crafting at the Scottish Gathering
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