Abingdon Compassionate Café

10/06/2026

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It’s Best Friends Day today,

feel free to tag yours 💛

D xx

📗: Joy Chose You

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10/06/2026

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10/06/2026

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THERE WILL BE SOME VERY PAINFUL MOMENTS IN YOUR LIFE, MY FRIENDS…

There will be moments, days even,
when the sun doesn’t seem to rise in your sky
and the breath feels sucked right out of your lungs.

When food has no taste, the world has no joy
and everything seems like an effort too far.

Yes, my friend, there will be very painful moments in your life.

But you will get through them,
‘This too shall pass.’
Because life has a way of throwing you a rope,
just at the very moment when you thought
you couldn’t swim another stroke.
All you have to do is grab it.

And one day, as is the way of this life,
the sun will suddenly beat down on your face again,
and the air will feel fresher than it ever did.
And there will be laughter.
And love.
And joy.
So much joy.
And life will be sweet, like summer after a long winter.
A winter that was so dark each colour that appears, feels like the first time you are seeing it.

This is when you must live, really live.

For, just as the bad times do not last forever,
neither do the good,
‘This too shall pass.’
But that is life.
So, embrace the joy when it comes and let fear slide away.
And when the dark times come around again,
and they will, remember you have what you need to survive.
And you will survive my friend, you really will.

Keep the important people close,
focus on what truly matters
and you will find yourself dragged to safety,
each and every time the storms come.

And on those days,
when your sun is high in the sky
but you notice another facing bad weather,
you drop your raft and you go to them.
And if they won’t climb in with you, to safety,
you simply stay with them in the stormy water,
till the sun rises again.
And it will.

It always does.

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Donna Ashworth

📕 From ‘to the women’ (‘till the sun rises again’)
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08/06/2026

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Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference

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08/06/2026

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The challenges you face today may not make sense right now.

One day, you’ll look back and realize they helped build the resilience, wisdom, and strength you carry forward.

✨What challenge has taught you the most about yourself?💬



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08/06/2026

Taking a break for July and August, and back on 5th September at St Ethelwold's House

07/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather!

We had such a busy, friendly café yesterday, lots of cake (Lemon Drizzle) and chat, date for your diaries, the next café is on the 5th September 26, 2 pm to 4 pm.

Thank you to the team at St Ethelwold's House for hosting us and to the Abingdon Cake Club for the delicious cake.

The team will also be at the Paint Abingdon Pink day on 4th July in Abingdon Market Square. 🧡

03/06/2026

A huge thank you to Martin, the husband of one of our fabulous volunteers, who kindly donated the funds from a special birthday to raise money for the Abingdon Compassionate Café. This donation will enable the Café to open for at least eight sessions, providing much-needed support and a safe space for members of our local community. Thanks to our volunteers on the day, Emma L, Emma F, Michelle and Ashira, your support is greatly appreciated.🧡

03/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, 6th June, from 2 pm to 4 pm back at St Ethelwold's House 🧡for some cake, kindness and compassion.