Looking ahead - events for 2012
For those of you who have lost a partner early in life we would encourage you to come along to one of the events planned for 2012.
The dates are as follows:-
| Sat 3rd March | Leicester | Widowed Young Support Day |
| Sat 12th May | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Widowed Young Support Day |
| Fri 6th July to Sun 8th July | Cheltenham | Widowed Young Support Residential Week-end |
| Sat 29th September | Brentwood | Widowed Young Support Day |
| Sat 10th November | Venue and location yet to be decided | |
You can’t book for these events yet, but we will let you have further details nearer the time.
These are some of the comments we have received from attendees this year.:-
“I found it absolutely marvellous………I came back a blessed, transformed woman.”
“The warmest and genuine of welcomes from the word “go” and I was made to feel at ease.”
“I felt secure…….!”
“Networking opportunities were there for the taking, before and after the event…”
“………providing me time to explore my individual grief journey.”
“………provided “seeds of hope” with something to go home with.”
“Positive reasons to attend the event far outweighed any peripheral misgivings to dismiss it. I am so very glad that I made the right choice. Thank you to you all.”
“Yes Saturday was useful as well as emotional. I am glad I came.”
“I found the day very gentle, very precious.”
For more details contact Care for the Family on (029) 2081 0800 or e mail SteveandPaula.Smart@cff.org.uk
Activity Holidays for Bereaved Families 2012
Once again The Beacon Outdoor Centre in North Devon is running an activity holiday for families where a Mum or Dad has died, with children between the ages of 8 and 18.
Next year because of demand, there will be two holidays both to be held in school summer holidays. Jane Inglis, who helps run the holiday reports that this years event was great, with many new friendships made and lots of positive feedback.
You can get further details by e mailing Jane at jane@inglis3.org – book early to avoid disappointment!
This holiday is run by The Beacon Outdoor Centre and Care for the Family cannot take any responsibility for it.
This information is supplied in good faith, but Care for the Family cannot accept responsibility for any advice or recommendations made by other organisations or resources.
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