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Creating spaces for open conversations about death, dying & grief. London & Glasgow
Debbie Young & Alberta Gutteridge.

14/10/2026

Grief Together: free support for loss through youth violence

Losing someone to youth violence leaves a ripple of grief through families, friends, schools, youth clubs and whole neighbourhoods. Too many people carry it quietly, and don’t know where to turn.

On Thursday 12th November, Creating Conversations and the Waltham Forest Vanguard Violence Reduction service are hosting a free space for anyone aged 18+ affected by this kind of loss. It’s held by the community, for the community, so you can be heard and find support in shared experience.

💬 A short talk from the Vanguard Violence Reduction service
💬 Space to explore what this kind of grief can look like, alongside others who understand
💬 Facilitators experienced in supporting people through grief and trauma
💬 Information about other support services

Who it’s for: family members, friends, youth workers, and anyone in the wider community touched by this loss.

Free to attend thank to funding from

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-together-peer-support-for-loss-through-youth-violence-tickets-2002114001875/

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12/10/2026

When people think about group therapy, they often picture sitting in a room talking about personal experiences in front of strangers.

In reality, group therapy is often much more structured and practical than people expect.

At NHS Talking Therapies, our groups are therapist-led and designed to help people understand common mental health difficulties and develop practical skills and strategies that can support their wellbeing.

Groups are available on a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, low self-esteem and living with a long-term health condition. These groups are delivered using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Many people tell us that one of the most helpful things about attending a group is realising they're not the only person experiencing a particular difficulty.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more about some of the groups available through our service and what people can expect when they take part.

💬 What would you want to know before joining a therapy group?

12/10/2026

Join us at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday 3 November for a special evening of poetry, conversation and reflection during 'To Absent Friends Week' (1-7 November).

Poet and writer Kathrine Sowerby and our Death Café facilitator will explore how poetry and stories can help us remember loved ones, celebrate their lives and keep memories alive.

You can also explore our reading list on death, dying and bereavement, or join the Mitchell Library’s regular Death Café hosted by Creating Conversations CIC.

Find out more and book your free ticket: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/poetry-memory-and-loss

10/10/2026

It was a pleasure to talk about Creating Conversations partnership with Glasgow Libraries at the Scottish Libraries Information Council Health & Wellbeing Network. With over 20 monthly events and over 200 attendees and conversations exploring a huge range of themes The Mitchell Library Death Cafe shows that libraries are trusted spaces that connect communities.

The next Mitchell Library Death Cafe will be on Thursday 29 October 2026. Booking is in the bio.

06/10/2026

We are all going to die, and so is everyone we know. So how can you not be terrified?

05/10/2026

We had such a lovely Death Cafe at the weekend.

I was reminded that these conversations are never really just about death - they are often more about life.

We talked about how we find meaning in life, what matters and how we manage the change and loss death throws at us.

What is always quite amazing is how a group of people who have never met before can sit down together and open up in a way that's quite rare. Honestly, vulnerable, thoughtful.

In a world where it is so hard sometimes to feel truly connected, it was a reminder of what happens when we make space to talk about the things that matter.

Come and join us next time on Sat 5th December. Book your place on Eventbrite.

04/10/2026

Here's the date of our next Wanstead Grief Cafe.

Have you been thinking about attending, but feeling a little unsure?

You might be wondering what to expect, whether you’ll feel comfortable, or even whether you’ll be able to talk about what you’re going through.

Well, there’s no pressure to say anything, share anything, or have the “right” words. Just come as you are.

We’ll start with a short introduction to explain how the session works. There are always some new faces alongside people who have been before, so you won’t be the only person coming for the first time — and you’ll be warmly welcomed into the space.

Sometimes, being around others who understand can offer a little breathing space from the loneliness of grief.

So, if you’ve been thinking about coming but haven’t quite felt ready, why not give it a go? You might find it’s easier than you imagined.

We run these with Redbridge Library Service and meet the third Thursday of every month.

You can book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-death-positive-library-30239235224

We look forward to seeing you there.

30/09/2026

Walthamstow Grief Cafe is back for October 2026.

We previously let you know that we were pausing our Walthamstow Grief Cafe as our funding had come to an end. Since then, we've been thinking about how much this space has meant to so many people, and we're pleased to share that we'll be running a Grief Cafe this October.

As we no longer have funding in place, we're trialling a pay-what-you-can model for this session. Your contribution, however much you're able to give, will help cover some of the costs of running it.

We want this space to stay open and accessible to anyone who needs it, so if you're unable to donate, we have a small number of free spaces available.

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grief-cafe-walthamstow-tickets-1999686259432/

24/09/2026

Join us for a meaningful conversation at our Death Cafe.

Are you curious about life’s biggest questions? Do you want to explore topics of life, death, and everything in between in a safe and supportive space?

Join us on Saturday 3rd October for our next Death Cafe. Over a warm cup of coffee or tea, we’ll share our thoughts, listen to others, and break the taboo around talking about death and dying.

Everyone is welcome. There is no agenda or objective — just open conversations that are led by the group. Talking about death won’t make it happen, but it can help us live more fully.

Book your place, and find out more, here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-east-london-death-cafe-tickets-1995431537444/

20/09/2026

A quiet corner, a place to be heard.

Last Thursday, Wanstead Library once again opened its doors for our monthly Wanstead Grief Cafe — a warm, welcoming space where anyone carrying grief can come to sit, talk, and be heard.

There's something special about gathering among the shelves of a library for this. It's a place that already feels safe and familiar, and for a couple of hours it becomes somewhere people can share memories, tears, and even laughter with others who understand.

One attendee summed it up perfectly on our feedback form:
"A place of solace and understanding, where I can connect with others in grief."

If you're grieving and looking for a gentle, judgement-free space to talk, you're always welcome at our next Grief Café on Thurs 15th October, 6.30-8.30pm.

You can book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wanstead-library-grief-cafe-tickets-1985711585807/

Or just turn up – as long as you arrive before we close the door at 6.30pm.

Just come as you are.

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