Friends Together Bereavement Support Network

16/06/2026

📢 Meet Your Community Warden & Local Beat Officers

Come along and say hello to your local community safety team! 👋

Join us to meet Community Warden Sophie Marsh and Local Beat Officers Connor Geelan & Louis Scudder. This is a great opportunity to chat, ask questions, and get the latest advice on keeping yourself and your community safe.

✅ Learn about scams, doorstep crime, and personal safety
✅ Ask questions about local policing
✅ Get support and advice relevant to your area

📅 Friday 19th June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Waitrose Supermarket, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EX

No booking needed – just drop in!

Let’s work together for stronger, safer communities 💚

04/06/2026

This volunteers week we are sending a huge thank you to all the volunteers who enable the grief support groups. They simply would not exist without you.

01/05/2026

16/04/2026

Our Wellbeing and Bereavement Services are here for anyone who might need a little extra support, a friendly space, or simply something to look forward to each week.💚

Whether it’s taking time for yourself, connecting with others, or being part of a welcoming and understanding group, there’s something here for you. Our sessions run throughout the week, and you’ll find all the details in the schedule below.

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, this could be a good time to start. A warm welcome is always waiting for you at Spadework.

If you would like to attend, please contact the team beforehand by calling 01732 870002 or emailing [email protected]💚

22/03/2026

Would you know what to do if your power or water suddenly went off? Being prepared can make all the difference.

The Kent and Medway Resilience Forum have created a booklet full of practical advice to help you stay ready for situations just like this:
https://bit.ly/4usYSY5

Free printed copies are also available from all libraries, so please feel free to pick one up for yourself, or for friends and family.

08/03/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognise the many women who work quietly and compassionately across the funeral and bereavement sector.

From funeral directors and celebrants to bereavement support workers and volunteers, their care, strength and empathy help families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you for the dignity you bring to your work, the comfort you offer to others, and the difference you make every day. 🌷

23/02/2026

Even though the past is out of reach, cherished memories remain a source of light and emotional strength, helping us feel better in the present.

We hope that MuchLoved tribute pages can support you with that; through the sharing of stories, thoughts and photographs of your loved ones.

18/02/2026

Could you, or someone you know, benefit from using care technology to live safely and independently? 🤔

Our libraries and Technology Enhanced Lives Service (TELS) are teaming up to showcase how technology can support care at home and out in the community. 🫶

To find out when we are at a library near you, click here 👉https://loom.ly/kU_Jyr4

More dates and locations will be added so please check back if your local library isn’t listed when you first visit the page. To suggest a library the TELS team should visit, please contact us at [email protected]

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day gets pigeonholed as a “couples-only” holiday, but that’s really a modern marketing spin rather than the heart of what the day can be. If anything, it’s one of the most flexible celebrations we have — it just depends on how you choose to frame it. Here’s why it’s absolutely not just for lovers. ❤️❤️ It originally wasn’t about romance at all. The earliest versions of Valentine’s Day were about kindness, devotion, and community. The romantic angle came much later. So if someone wants to claim it’s “only for couples,” history is very much not on their side. 💙Love comes in more than one flavour. Romantic love is just one branch on a very big tree. Valentine’s Day can celebrate, Family love, friendship, gratitude or the people who make your life easier, brighter, or more meaningful
❤️If anything, limiting it to romance feels like missing the point. It’s an excuse for joy.
Wherever you are, happy Valentine’s day. ❤️❤️

26/01/2026

This is brilliant news .. Pop along & see what’s on offer x