May is a wonderful time to visit The Compassionate Friends UK Memorial Garden in Perth, Scotland. Some parents and volunteers recently spent some time there and sent these beautiful photos from the Garden. Find out more at the link tcf.org.uk/tcf-memorials/

An exciting opportunity to make a difference to bereaved parents and their families.
We are looking for a fundraising professional to join our staff team as our Events & Community Fundraiser.
Find out more and how to apply at the link.
tcf.org.uk/work-for-tcf/

'I still think of her every day. That is how I keep her present in my life. But these days, thoughts of my daughter are filled with love, not pain. And that’s my definition of healing'.
aliveinmemory.org/2021/10/19/hea…

Next online support group for parents bereaved of a school age child Tue 14 May 7pm
Group is facilitated by TCF volunteers who are themselves bereaved of a school age child. Join us to spend time and share with others who have experienced a similar loss.
tcf.org.uk/events/869-onl…

Upcoming walks for bereaved parents - Belfast and Bucks/Berks borders - both this Saturday 11 May. All our walks are led by TCF volunteers and offer an opportunity to walk and talk with others
Info and to book at
tcf.org.uk/events/868-bel…
tcf.org.uk/events/858-buc…

Kim attended our retreat for adult bereaved siblings in April. She shares with us a little about what she found most helpful being with other bereaved siblings. We love Kim's comment that it was 'the best worst weekend'
#siblinggrief #siblinggrief support
youtu.be/NNr-Ome87rs

'How do we, the catastrophically broken, carry the weight of grief in a way that doesn’t make us buckle and yet allows for joy as we tentatively open our hearts again?' whatsyourgrief.com/from-surviving…

We are holding a Support Day for Bereaved Parents in Exeter on Saturday 22 June from 10 – 4pm. Open to bereaved parents in Devon or surrounding counties. You can find further details and how to book at the link.
tcf.org.uk/events/870-exe…

Victoria came to a The Compassionate Friends UK retreat for adult bereaved siblings last weekend. Here she shares a little about what she found most helpful about spending time with other bereaved siblings.
#siblinggrief #siblinggrief support
youtu.be/VS-nDqvasEM

The Compassionate Friends UK Worcester support group - next meeting on Mon 13 May, 4.30 - 6.30 pm
In-person support group for parents who have lost a child from one month old up to an adult child and in any circumstances.
Email [email protected] for more info about our support groups.

Just published new leaflet 'Our surviving adult children' looking at bereaved parents' relations with surviving adult children following sibling death.
Thank you to Terry Spencer who sponsored the leaflet in memory of Christopher Andreas Spencer.
tcf.org.uk/flip/Our-adult…

The Compassionate Friends UK held an overnight retreat for bereaved siblings last weekend. Surviving siblings are often called the 'forgotten mourners' but at The Compassionate Friends UK you are not forgotten.

The London marathon ballot closes tomorrow so don't hesitate if you're thinking about taking on the iconic course in 2025 running for bereaved parents and siblings. Sign up now!
tcslondonmarathon.com/enter/how-to-e…

Buckinghamshire/Berkshire borders walk for bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents
Saturday 11 May
A supportive walk along along the Jubilee River and Thames Path at Dorney (near Windsor)

More details and to register at the link tcf.org.uk/events/858-buc…

This weekend bereaved sibling and artist, Megan, will be at our retreat for bereaved siblings offering a mindful painting workshop. 0ver 40 bereaved siblings will be with us spending time together and finding empathy and understanding.
#siblinggrief #siblinggrief support

Our amazing #londonmarathon2024 runners - Barbara, Lucy, Jamie and Jake - have raised a whopping £5542 so far to support bereaved parents and siblings. Thank you so much to you all - you are an incredible bunch of wonderful people and we can't thank you enough. 💕

Fantastic Lucy... Congratulations 🎉 Thank you so much for running for The Compassionate Friends UK and for your brother, Michael 💞 xx