Chariklo Midwife of the soul

14/05/2026

National Bereaved Parents Day is on 3 July 2026. The theme this year is “This is my place” - where is a place that is important to you?

It could be somewhere that holds special memories of your child, or somewhere that you have found community and belonging as a bereaved parent.
It does not have to be a physical place, or one that you have been to yourself.

Write to us at info@tcf.org.uk to tell us about your special place and to be included in our Bereaved Parents Day feature. The closing date for submissions is 25 May.

14/05/2026

Start planning. Make your funeral a personal celebration full of personal touches. There's many ways to do funerals.

14/05/2026

Online support!

We are running an online support group for bereaved parents living in Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly where for those who have limited access to in-person support.

Our support groups welcome parents who have lost a child, from as young as 1 month old to adulthood, and from any cause of death, and who have been bereaved for at least 3 months. This online session, facilitated by trained bereaved parent volunteers, offers an opportunity for mutual sharing, support and connection with other parents in areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Find information and booking here: https://bit.ly/4ccgWgS

14/05/2026

Looks like a great event for bereaved parents and families. Please share

We’re inviting bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings to join us for an opportunity to meet and connect with other bereaved families in a safe space.

We are offering a free Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with the lovely Sharon, where you’ll be gently guided through practical, everyday tools to support your wellbeing.

Together we will:
• Explore the connection between thoughts, feelings & behaviours
• Learn how to recognise and gently challenge unhelpful patterns
• Gain simple, evidence-based strategies to support resilience and self-care

We’ll then close the afternoon with a deeply relaxing sound bath, helping you to unwind, soothe your nervous system, and leave feeling a little more grounded.

🗓 Saturday 16th May
🕐 10.00– 2.00 PM
📍 Reiki Love Club, Clydebank

06/05/2026

A great podcast to try ❤️

A whole year of Dying for a Cuppa… and I still can’t quite believe I’m saying that.

At the beginning of last year, I remember thinking there was absolutely no way I could do a podcast. I had no idea where to start, how it worked, or how I’d manage any of the tech behind it. It felt completely out of my depth. And yet here we are, a year on, with nearly 50 episodes across three series.

And being listened to in 38 countries 🤯

What a journey it’s been.

I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some incredible people and hearing the most powerful stories. There’s been heartbreak, honesty, raw and sometimes graphic reality, deep grief, and also so much insight, connection and humanity. There has been tears, anger and lightness and laughter. The kind of conversations we don’t have often enough, but absolutely should.

I feel so grateful to every single guest who has trusted me, and you, with their stories. That takes courage, and it’s what makes the podcast what it is.

And to all of you who have listened, shared episodes, commented, rated, subscribed, and passed it on to others, THANK YOU. Truly. That’s what has helped this grow and reach people who need it.

If you’ve had a favourite episode, share it. If something has stayed with you or taught you something new, pass it on. If there’s a story that someone in your world needs to hear, please keep that ripple going.

I’ve got big plans and ideas for what comes next, and I’ll be sharing more on that soon as we get ready for series four.

But for now, there’s a whole library of conversations there to listen to, connect with, and learn from.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart ❤️☕️❤️

Go donate podcast on SPOTIFY, AMAZON and APPLE 🎙️🎧

04/05/2026

“Do you know someone with a serious illness that won’t get better?” is a new film, launched to mark Demystifying Death Week 2026.

The new film aims to explain to members of the public what palliative care is, and why it might be useful.

View and share the new film here:
https://www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/new-film-launched-for-demystifying-death-week/

04/05/2026

This week marks the beginning of Demystifying Death Week.

Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. Scotland should be a place where everyone can help someone who is caring, dying or grieving.

Here's a list of events taking place across Scotland this week to mark :

Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. We are encouraging people to get involved by holding in-person and online events that bring death, dying and bereavement into the limelight.

02/05/2026

Everyone will die. Let's learn more about it.

01/05/2026

Great publicity for us death cafés ❤️

Matthew Bannister looks at the changing nature of the way we memorialise our dead.

01/05/2026

It's demystifying death week next week. See below local events happening across the country.

Remember, Demystifying Death week is happening across Scotland next week (4-10 May).

Check out how you can get involved or spread the word here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-dmd/

Our Communications Pack includes some quick ideas for busy people!

01/05/2026

Next meeting is on Monday 25th May at 7.30pm.
Then there will be no meeting until Monday 27th July.