FREE Good Grief Event – Join us to explore grief and celebrate life.

Following on from the success of the first wellbeing workshop, Falls Prevention, Nailsea Town Council is hosting a Good Grief Event taking place on 11th October 2024 from 1.30 to 3.30pm at Nailsea Baptist Church, 79 Silver St, Nailsea, BS48 2DS. This event will coincide with The Good Grief Festival which is taking place in the week of 07 October 2024.

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Grief is personal and so this event will host a variety of stall holders from different organisations to meet the individuals needs of everyone. Attendees include solicitors, funeral directors, bereavement support groups, counselling/talking therapy services, St Peters Hospice and a mindfulness/hypnotherapy organisation who will be providing a free taster session voucher to those who attend. There will also be a ‘coffee corner’ for those who want to come along simply for a coffee, biscuit and a chat.

This event is wider than just grief, it also encompasses end of life and bereavement, so you can expect practical advice on how to prepare for death and what to do when someone dies. October is National Free Will Writing Month https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/ , so what better time to come and get some advice on how to make a free will.

Hayley Orchard Community Wellbeing Officer at Nailsea Town Council says “The Good Grief event is an opportunity for those who want to make preparations for end of life, or for those experiencing grief to come along for free advice or simply for a coffee, biscuit and a chat. Although this event is taking place at the Nailsea Baptist church it is secular event organised by Nailsea Town Council. Everybody is welcome!”

The event is supported by a range of organisations including, Good Grief Trust, Tyntesfield Medical Group Patient Participation Group and Wellbeing Team, Wellspring Counselling, Simpson Solicitors, Arthur E Davey, Your Cancer Café, Vita Minds health group, Sole Survivor Bereavement, STAR, Your Best Mind, St Peters Hospice, Community Connect and Super Culture.

More information about Good Grief can be found here https://www.goodgrieffest.com/