Our community support and activity INITIATIVES

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 writing 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. 

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.

Enjoy a deep relaxation experience, allowing yourself to let go and harness the power of sound and vibration, and encourage more flow into your life. 

The sound helps to rebalance and revitalise helping you to release and reset.  

A sound bath uses the soothing vibrations of instruments like gongs, singing bowls, and chimes to gently calm the nervous system, ease emotional tension, and create a sense of spaciousness within. It’s not about “fixing” grief, but about allowing ourselves to rest, feel supported, and reconnect with inner peace as we navigate the journey of loss 

£5 per person

Saturday 13th September 2025 from 4.30pm - get in touch to book or scan QR code on leaflet

You will need to complete a health questionnaire before you start so we can understand a little bit about you and do what we can to keep you safe. Please follow the link

https://forms.gle/69EeP7JmFc9pPcLN9 

Terms and Conditions

Not suitable for the the first trimester of pregnancy, recent surgery (past 6 weeks), epilepsy that could be triggered by sound frequencies, severe mental health conditions that involve psychosis.  

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult 

Mats are provided, a blanket/an eye covering but it is important to feel really comfortable and warm during a session so bring along any extra padding for you to lie on or to make your position more comfortable, examples include camping mats, bean bags, bolsters, cushions. Also warmth is important so blankets, sleeping bags, even duvets are welcome. 

Turn off any mobile phones or other electronic devices that could interrupt the session.

Avoid eating or drinking large amounts directly before or after a session. Plan to eat no later than an hour before the session and at least a half an hour after the session to allow your digestive system to resettle. Regular consumption of water is advised during and after any session.

Free to attend for people from Nottinghamshire

 funded by Nottinghamshire County Council.

CURRENTLY POSTPONED 

Free to attend for all those bereaved by suicide, starting Thursday 12th June 10-11am - booking is required 

Location: Parish of Redmile

Four sessions of mindfulness yoga (in person), accompanied by an evening, online peer to peer support group starting in July.

Enjoy a deep relaxation experience, allowing yourself to let go and harness the power of sound and vibration, and encourage more flow into your life. 

The sound helps to rebalance and revitalise helping you to release and reset. This is an opportunity to help you reduce stress, manage anxiety, and even pain.

£5 per person

Sunday 18th May 2025 from 3pm - get in touch to book or scan QR code on leaflet

You will need to complete a health questionnaire before you start so we can understand a little bit about you and do what I can to keep you safe. Please follow the link

https://forms.gle/38mshUiJcvBxSu1b8

Terms and Conditions

Not suitable for the the first trimester of pregnancy, recent surgery (past 6 weeks), epilepsy that could be triggered by sound frequencies, severe mental health conditions that involve psychosis.  

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult 

Mats are provided, a blanket/an eye covering but it is important to feel really comfortable and warm during a session so bring along any extra padding for you to lie on or to make your position more comfortable, examples include camping mats, bean bags, bolsters, cushions. Also warmth is important so blankets, sleeping bags, even duvets are welcome. Think warm, comfy and cosy.

Turn off any mobile phones or other electronic devices that could interrupt the session.

Avoid eating or drinking large amounts directly before or after a session. Plan to eat no later than an hour before the session and at least a half an hour after the session to allow your digestive system to resettle. Regular consumption of water is advised during and after any session.

Free to attend

Monday 10th February 2025 

12-1pm - get in touch to book 

Langar cum Barnstone Community Hall 

NG13 9JP

We are trialing the benefits of chair yoga for people experiencing grief, loss and bereavement.

If the session is well attended, we will work with Sarah to provide the yoga on a regular basis 

Enjoy a deep relaxation experience, allowing yourself to let go and harness the power of sound and vibration, and encourage more flow into your life. 

The sound helps to rebalance and revitalise helping you to release and reset. This is an opportunity to help you reduce stress, manage anxiety, and even pain.

£5 per person

Sunday 23rd February 2025 from 3pm - get in touch to book or scan QR code

Langar cum Barnstone Community Hall NG13 9JP

Terms and Conditions

Not suitable for the the first trimester of pregnancy, recent surgery (past 6 weeks), epilepsy that could be triggered by sound frequencies, severe mental health conditions that involve psychosis.  

Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult 

Mats are provided, a blanket/an eye covering but it is important to feel really comfortable and warm during a session so bring along any extra padding for you to lie on or to make your position more comfortable, examples include camping mats, bean bags, bolsters, cushions. Also warmth is important so blankets, sleeping bags, even duvets are welcome. Think warm, comfy and cosy.

You will need to complete a health questionnaire before you start so we can understand a little bit about you and do what I can to keep you safe.

Turn off any mobile phones or other electronic devices that could interrupt the session.

Avoid eating or drinking large amounts directly before or after a session. Plan to eat no later than an hour before the session and at least a half an hour after the session to allow your digestive system to resettle. Regular consumption of water is advised during and after any session.

We know that people in rural communities need access to support and how important it is to make new relationships on our bereavement journey's...we also know it is a varied personal experience so we trialed an informal drop in friendship and support group from Barnstone Community Hall, NG13, which unfortunately wasn't too well attended, due to this our sessions are currently on hold, but we are not giving up and are evaluating this provision for 2025.  We ran this on a Sunday afternoon to capture a majority of people working in the week, but we would more than welcome your feedback, ideas and thoughts on this. 

We funded a specific 6 week facilitated closed group for people to safely explore their grief and loss.  Clare, an experienced bereavement facilitator ran the sessions from November - December 2024.  Our next 6 week programme is due in early 2025. 

We are running a pet loss friendship group from Lowdham WI Hall every 3rd Saturday in the month.  The sessions will be an opportunity to meet people experiencing the loss of their beloved pet, validate loss and share memories. 

• Lowdham WI Hall, Main Street, Lowdham
  NG14 7AB

The first session is planned on Saturday 18th January 10am-12noon

The second is planned for Saturday 15th February 10am - 12noon

We are researching how and where we can support national suicide prevention strategies, and inform ways of offering activities and support for people bereaved by suicide.   We have personally worked predominantly in the construction industry to address suicide prevention and reducing the stigma, mainly in construction and the affects on the male workforce.  

We are also based in a farming and rural area, which is another area regarding high suicide rates.  The factors are similar to those in construction due to long working hours, financial pressures, being away from home and family and trying to cope with changing governmental polices/supermarket chains and weather related drivers. 

We are looking at ways to offer engagement in a confidential and safe space locally to all.  We need your feedback to help us to shape this and get some support to people that need it.