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.
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 20th April 2024, 2.45 – 5pm
Saturday 18th May, 2024, 2.45 – 5pm
Saturday 15th June, 2024, 2.45 – 5pm
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/
This talk are open to residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest aged over 18 and adult users of Waltham Forest Health and Care services. It is funded by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
The talk will provide information about grief and the grieving process to dispel some of the common myths and misconceptions that surround 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.
Dates:
Thurs 9th May 2024, 6.30 – 8pm
Venue: Walthamstow Library, High Street, E17 7JN
For more info and to book your place: https://creatingconversations.uk/waltham-forest-grief-support/
These Death Cafes are open to everyone.
Dates:
Saturday 11th May 2024, 2.45 – 5pm
Saturday 13th July 2024, 2.45 – 5pm
Saturday 9th Nov, 2024, 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
We are partnering with Addison Road Medical Practice in Walthamstow Village to host these Good Death, Good Grief Cafes. These cafes are funded by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Dates: tbc
Venue: Addison Road Medical Practice, 46 Ravenswood Road, London E17 9LY
To book your place: tbc
We are hosting the 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: tbc
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, London, E11 2RQ
To book: your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-death-positive-library-30239235224