Good Grief Dear...
Supporting the grief, bereavement and loss journey through communities, facilitation and estate management
About good grief dear
What we do...
We received a comment recently and that our name doesn't really say what it is we do, and it was difficult to understand...so, to hopefully explain, the name has been borne from time standing still in our grief from loss whilst the world still turns, all of sudden there are 'Good Grief' moments where we realise what time it is and how many hours have passed in our sadness and pain, this is also one of the reasons why we use the strapline 'it's time for'...
We are able to provide services in relation to estate management, we have also been actively fundraising and organising community engagement events to raise awareness around grief, loss and bereavement, and have also provided groups of support led by a professional bereavement facilitator. Our aim is to offer what we can for free, to engage with the community and support people that need it during difficulties and loss. This has been helped by a small grant from Redrow Housing to be able to host our website (we know not everyone has access or chooses to use social media), and support our groups. We also had a helping hand from Langar cum Barnstone Parish Council to provide our flag ship community event Time for Tea in July 2024 & DDL Precision Ltd
We recognise loss in many forms and are currently developing our pet loss support for 2025 which is being supported by Happy Henny After
Creative Writing Therapy
We are providing 6 monthly Creative Writing Therapy sessions, kindly led by Sarah, from Blossom & Be
Sarah is a fully trained, experienced mindfulness coach and holistic therapist, who will support your grief and bereavement journey through creative writing techniques.
This is a safe and confidential group setting for you to explore how the creative therapy is able to benefit you. There is no requirement to share or discuss, and your creativity is personal to you.
The sessions are in person, on the first Saturday of the month starting Saturday 4th October 2025 from The Old School, Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop, NG12 3BU from 11.30am
Refreshments and materials are also provided.
It is free to attend and funding has been gratefully provided by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Forest Bathing
Enjoy a forest walk through private woodlands, to connect with nature and experience a guided session to explore outdoor mindfulness
The location will be Rushcliffe Country Park (NG11 6JS)
1pm onwards Sunday 28th September 2025
Terms and Conditions
A mat / camping chair / something comfortable to sit on, a blanket or warm layers; a mug for the tea; appropriate footwear and clothing for walking along woodland path (e.g. a good pair of trainers, no need for anything fancy!).
Turn off any mobile phones or other electronic devices that could interrupt the session.
Freshly foraged tea will also be provided.