English Events 2006
Many events are currently being planned throughout the UK. Please note, however, that these are only at the provisional stage and are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Further details can be obtained by emailing us.
| Location | Date and Time | Event | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | Hospital chapel, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 15/10/06 ~ 2 pm | Memorial service with candles and balloons |
01226 320401 |
| Birmingham | Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston | 14/10/06 1 - 2 pm flowers ~ 1.45 pm |
'Flowers of remembrance' event. Flowers and candles will be available and after saying a few words people will be invited to float their flowers on the lake in remembrance of their babies. |
07709 425001 |
| Bristol | Memorial Woodlands | 15/10/06 ~5 pm | Wave of Light Service | Maria 0117 9498933 |
| Charlton nr Andover | St. Thomas Church | 15/10/06 ~ 3 pm | Memorial Service | Julie |
| Derby | Basement of the Cathedral Coffee Shop. | 14/10/06 11 - 3 pm |
Drop in session organised by the local Sands and Miscarriage Association groups.
There will be the opportunity for people to get information on the local and national support that is available and meet with others who have experienced the loss of a baby, during any stage of pregnancy and after. There will also be an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance. |
01335 345217 or Nikki 01332 265531 |
| Essex | St Martins Church, Town Square, Basildon. | 14/10/06 ~ 7 pm | Lighting of candles and prayer |
01268 459739 |
| Essex | Pitsea Crematorium Pitsea. | 28/10/06 ~ 2 pm | Memorial service to mark Baby Loss Awareness. It will include readings by parents, with poems and special songs all chosen by parents for their babies. Will include a candle lightingand be followed by a balloon release in the Forget Me Not garden. This will be a multi faith event and all families and their friends are welcome |
01268 459739 |
| Grimsby | Old Clee Parish Church, Church Lane (off Clee Crescent), Old Clee, Grimsby. DN32 8NB |
15/10/06 ~ 6.30 pm | Wave of Light Service |
or Rev Walker 01472 691800 |
| Guildford | Guildford Cathedral | 07/10/06 ~ 11am | "A CELEBRATION OF LIFE" A special remembrance service for babies and children |
01483 570027 |
| Hemel Hempstead (Old Town) | St Mary’s Church, High Street | 15/10/06 ~ 3pm | The West Herts Hospitals Chaplaincy are holding an Annual Service of Remembrance. It "provides an opportunity to express feelings through a simple liturgy of readings, poems, music, lighting of a remembrance candle, in a dignified and sensitive environment. There will also be the (optional) chance to make a short walk to the Forget-Me-Not Garden of Remembrance in Gadebridge Park after the service for a period of silent reflection." | |
| Ipswich | Hospital Chapel | 15/10/06 ~ 2 pm | Baby Loss Remembrance Service followed by a balloon release and refreshments. | Jo 01473 630333 |
| Isle of Wight | St.Georges Park, Newport. | 15/10/06 ~ 2 pm Release @ 3 pm |
Balloon Release & raffle | Shelley |
| Leicester | The Pavillion, Victoria Park | 15/10/06 2 - 4 pm |
Remembrance Service. Anyone affected by the loss of a baby most welcome. Children welcome too. |
Leicester Sands |
| Nottingham | Queen's Medical Centre | 15/10/06 Release at 3 pm |
Balloon Release |
or |
| Poole | War Memorial Garden, Poole Park | 14/10/06 ~ 6.45 pm candle lighting at 7 pm |
Wave of Light Service. This is a short service with a few poems and readings, and the opportunity to light a candle and release a balloon in memory of your baby. Please bring along a candle in a jar, noting that it is likely to be windy weather. Please be sure to allow sufficient time to park and walk through to the War Memorial Garden. | In association with S.P.R.I.N.G (Supporting Parents and Relatives in Neonatal Grief) |
| Salford | Babies' Memorial Garden, Hope Hospital | 15/10/06 ~ 2 pm | Opening of new babies' memorial garden with a balloon release |
07800 571341 |
| Sherington, Newport Pagnell, Bucks. | St Lauds church | 15/10/06 ~ 9.30am | The local vicar has kindly agreed to light a candle and say a prayer within the service on Sunday morning. | |
| St. Austell | Carlyon Bay Hotel , St. Austell | 15/10/06 2 - 5 pm |
Remembrance service and balloon release, followed by refreshments. Support from other bereavement groups | Jenny |
| Surrey/S.E. London | Warlingham School, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham |
15/10/06 ~ 2 pm | Balloon Release | Lee |
| Theale | Village Hall, Englefield Road | 14/10/06 from 7.30 pm |
Charity event disco, with grand raffle & bingo. Tickets £2.50 under 16's free |
or |
| Truro | The Epiphany, Kenwyn, Truro | 07/10/06 2 - 4 pm |
Balloon release followed by refreshments. | Jenny |
| Warrington | St. Oswald's Club, Padgate Lane. Warrington. | 20/10/06 ~ 7.30pm | Fundraiser evening with pub quiz and other entertainment. Tickets £3 |
07736 322675 |
| Worthing | On sea front, bottom of Sea Lane, Goring, Worthing. | 15/10/06 ~ 2 pm Release @ 2.30 pm |
Balloon Release |
07838 116277 |