Events
Death & Grief Cafes
Death & Grief Cafes are a safe space where people, usually strangers come together to talk about death, dying, grief and life! There is no agenda or objectives; the conversation is simply led by the people in the group. It is a place to talk and share (or just listen) rather than a grief support group or a counselling session. Cake and something to drink are highly recommended! You can discover more about Death Cafes here.
North East London Death Cafe in Walthamstow
These Death Cafes are open to everyone.
Dates:
Saturday 1st Feb, 2025, 2.45 – 5pm
Venue: East of Eden, Studio 1, 14 Hatherley Mews, London E17 4QP
To book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/creating-conversations-cic-35461222033
Good Grief Cafes – for residents of Waltham Forest
These cafes are open to residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest aged over 18 and adult users of Waltham Forest Health and Care services. They are funded by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
They are an informal and supportive place where people can come together to share and discuss their experiences of grief and loss, and connect with others who understand.
Dates:
Saturday 18th Jan 2025, 3-5.15pm
Saturday 15th Feb 2025, 3-5.15pm
Saturday 15th March 2025, 3-5.15pm
Venue: East of Eden, Studio 1, 14 Hatherley Mews, London E17 4QP
For more info and to book your place: https://creatingconversations.uk/waltham-forest-grief-support/
Good Grief Cafes in Wanstead
We are hosting these Good Grief Cafes with Redbridge Libraries.
Redbridge Libraries are the founder member of the Death Positive Library movement in the UK. The project uses public libraries as safe and trusted places to start conversations about death, dying and loss. It is led by Anita Luby and Rhonda Brooks who both work for the library service which is managed by Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure. You can follow them on Instagram @thedeathpositivelibrary
Dates:
Thursday 16th Jan 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 20th Feb 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 20th March 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, London, E11 2RQ
To book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-death-positive-library-30239235224
Understanding Grief Talk – for residents of Waltham Forest
This FREE talk will provide information about grief and the grieving process to dispel some common myths and misconceptions surrounding grief. We will also discuss the various ways that grief can affect us and explore coping strategies to look after ourselves and to support others.
The talk is suitable for those grieving and anyone who wants to increase their understanding of grief and how they can compassionately support others.
It will be an interactive session but there will be no expectation that you have to participate – you are welcome just to come along and listen.
We deliver this talk with the Waltham Forest Mental Health and Wellness Team (NELFT NHS Foundation Trust).
Dates: Wednesday 26th Feb 2025, 6-7.30pm
Venue: Walthamstow Library, High Street, E17 7JN
For more info and to book your place: https://creatingconversations.uk/waltham-forest-grief-support/