Bolton Sands

12/09/2026

Only a month to go until the Ribbon run for Baby Loss Awareness Week. Thank you so much for all the kind donations so far. Please click on the link to sponsor me if you are able. If I get enough money I might try for the 10k! 💕

https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundraisers/boltonsands

07/09/2026

Hi everyone. We hope September is treating you kindly so far. Our last few group meetings have been extremely quiet. We would very much appreciate your feedback on the format of the group. Would you prefer a walk and talk? Or meet in different places, such as a park or cafe? Maybe have activities planned, such as the Christmas bauble making we have previously done? Or would you like to chat over a brew in the private room we currently have in the Hub? Please add comments to this post or message privately on messager if you prefer. We want to reach out and support as many of you as possible.
Many thanks! 🙏 💕

01/09/2026

"Rakhi now has a completely different meaning to us after Mannat. Now it represents the lifelong bond between siblings and reminds our sons that they have a sister."

Thank you so much for sharing, Dimple 💜🧡

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a beautiful Hindu celebration that honours the special bond between siblings. Originating from South Asia, the festival holds deep cultural and emotional significance for many families. The word Raksha translates to protection and Bandhan to bond.

At Sands, we understand that occasions centred around family and relationships like this can feel especially significant for bereaved families. For siblings, Raksha Bandhan may be a poignant reminder of a much-loved brother or sister who they are unable to celebrate with in the traditional form. For parents, it can bring thoughts of the sibling bond that their children should have shared, and the enduring love that remains beyond loss.

Our Forever Tied in Love campaign returned for the second time this year, offering families from all backgrounds, communities and faiths a way to honour and remember the sibling bond with special remembrance Rakhis 💜🧡

For bereaved mum Dimple, Raksha Bandhan is a poignant moment for her sons, Tegh and Ekam, to honour and acknowledge their sister Mannat, who was stillborn in February 2023. Dimple has beautifully shared what Raksha Bandhan now means to her and her family. A link to read Mannat's story can be found in the comments 👇

01/09/2026

Join us for Starlight Walk ⭐

Together, we'll walk 5K under the stars, side by side in memory of every loved and much-missed baby.

A powerful evening of remembrance, unity and hope, raising vital funds to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Take part and help ensure no family faces loss alone. Sign up at the link in the comments below 👇

01/09/2026

Children are heading back to school in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We know this can be a difficult time for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss.

As parents post pictures of their little ones starting the new academic year this can be hard for bereaved parents as they wonder what would have been.

Sending all our love to anyone finding this time of year difficult. We are here if you need us 💜🧡

27/08/2026

A reminder that our support meeting is TONIGHT at 7.30-9pm at the Hub, Westhoughton. We hope to see some of you there. All welcome! x

30/07/2026

This year I’m participating in the Ribbon Run on Saturday 10th October for Baby Loss Awareness Week in memory of our little boy Isaac. Please sign up to join me in the run (or jog!) on behalf of Bolton Sands. Or donate to raise valuable funds to help Sands in their work to support bereaved families and reduce baby deaths.

https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundraisers/boltonsands?fbclid=IwdGRjcATYUw9wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6phG3E3etQ0WzAymSaNc8SR8GhamGiOVhHRjuqTX5LAPwesA1uAFNsihtFYA_aem_NYend-n6-X2GlKD0H2rNXQ&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhb6xj24c

I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.

30/07/2026

As both Tracy and I are away, I’m afraid there won’t be a support meeting for August on Tuesday. Our next meeting will be Tuesday September 8th, 7.30-9pm at the Hub in Westhoughton. Please email or Facebook message in the meantime if you need any support. We’re always here to help x

07/07/2026

Reminder that our next Bolton Sands support group meeting is tonight. All are warmly welcome. Please see post for details. X

Everyone is welcome to our next group support meeting. Please let us know if you’re coming, especially if you are new to the group and we can meet you at the entrance. ❤️

01/07/2026

With the publishing of Baroness Amos’s report and the recent Ockenden report, we hope at Bolton Sands that real change will now happen. We also understand that all this media attention can be extremely triggering for our families. Remember to be kind to yourselves and reach out to us on Facebook message, email or attend our next support group meeting. This will take place 7.30-9pm on Tuesday July 7th at the Hub in Westhoughton. (central drive)