Compassionate Community Events

Join Britten Pears Arts in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of The Red House, Aldeburgh for a monthly bereavement café.

The team offer a welcoming space for those coping with loss to gather, meet, talk, and find comfort and support in shared experiences.

Run by trained volunteers, with the support of St Elizabeth Hospice, Britten Pears Arts hopes to provide a social space for people who are facing bereavement to talk about their experience of loss in a safe, relaxed environment.

In 2024, Britten Pears Arts is exploring the theme of Compassionate Communities in relation to end-of-life, grief and loss across all strands of their activity.

Dates & times:

• Wed 23 Oct, 2:00pm
• Wed 20 Nov, 2:00pm
• Wed 18 Dec, 2:00pm

Aldeburgh

Join a monthly Bereavement Gardening Group, led by our Head Gardener at The Red House in Aldeburgh with Britten Pears Arts.

The group aims to support individuals by restoring peaceful connections with the rhythms and patterns of the lifecycle, it is an opportunity to connect with others who have been bereaved and get involved in garden maintenance work.

Join us on the first Thursday of each month 11.00am – 1.00pm. Places are free, but you must book.

Woodbridge

Home Instead, in partnership with St Elizabeth Hospice, is running a Compassionate Garden Group every fourth Wednesday of the month, from 10am-1pm.

The group meets at Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, IP12 4BW. The venue offers a serene, picturesque location with great views of the River Deben.

Enjoy light-gardening activities, have a cup of tea and chat to people who can support you through your grief. The sessions are entirely free but please book ahead.

Sponsored by East Suffolk Council & Notcutts

Walk On is a walking group run by volunteers on behalf of LivingGrief, the bereavement service at St Elizabeth Hospice.

Open to all bereaved people in Suffolk, even if you haven’t accessed hospice services before, the Walk On group explores local places and the countryside to boost wellbeing and mental health.