A Space for Grief, Healing & Hope – Events for National Grief Awareness Week

Grief is a natural, human response to loss, yet it can be one of life’s most isolating and overwhelming experiences. Whether the loss is recent or long ago, it can surface in many ways and at unexpected times. At Brecon & District Mind, we believe no one should have to navigate grief alone. We provide space for understanding, healing, and connection through our regular Bereavement Support Group and counselling services, available to anyone who needs extra support at any stage of their journey.

As part of National Grief Awareness Week, we’re hosting A Space for Grief, Healing & Hope – three gentle, thoughtful sessions exploring grief, loss, and recovery. Whether you’re a professional, volunteer, carer, someone who’s been bereaved, or simply wish to better understand and support others, you are warmly welcome to attend.

🕊️ A Space for Grief, Healing & Hope

📍 Kensington Church & Brecon Promenade

📅 3rd, 5th and 7th December

These sessions are open to all — community members, professionals, family members and individuals alike, offering time for reflection, learning, and shared understanding.

🌼 Day 1: Understanding Grief for Professionals, Volunteers & Carers

📅 Wednesday 3rd December | 🕐 1.30pm – 4.30pm | 📍 Kensington Church

• 1.30–2.30pm: An Introduction to Grief with Gethin Amoss – Supporting yourself and others through one of life’s most natural and difficult experiences.

• 2.30–3.00pm: Refreshments

• 3.00–4.00pm: When Someone Takes Their Own Life – The Powys Teaching Health Board Postvention Team share services, support, and what happens next.

• 4.00–4.30pm: Open Q&A and reflections

A comment and suggestion box will be available throughout the day.

🎨 Day 2: Creative Reflection on Bereavement (Age 18+)

📅 Friday 5th December | 🕐 1.30pm – 4.00pm | 📍 Kensington Baptist Church

Join artist Miriam Vincent, founder of Minnie La La Designs, for a gentle art workshop exploring grief through simple drawing and painting.

No experience necessary — just bring yourself.

Refreshments provided.

LIMITED TO 15 SPACES, CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK. 

🕯️ Day 3: Hope & Remembrance

📅 Sunday 7th December | 🕐 From 1.00pm | 📍 Brecon Promenade & Kensington Baptist Church

• 1.00pm: Memory Walk – A gentle walk for those bereaved by suicide, led by Ness (Brecon & District Mind) and Heather (Fathom Trust), starting from Kensington Car Park.

• 3.00pm: Memorial Service – A reflective service for anyone who finds Christmas difficult, led by Rev. Emma Franks.

No Need to book, just turn up!

🌻 Additional Online Event

📅 Monday 8th December | 🕕 6.30pm | Online via Mid & North Powys Mind

Healing Through Words: Creative Writing for Bereavement

📧 To book, contact bereavement@mnpmind.org.uk or call Abbie on 07496 870039

Booking & Donations

There is no charge to attend, but donations to Brecon & District Mind are welcome on the day.

To reserve your place, please contact:

📧 support@breconmind.org.uk

📞 01874 611529 (ask for Ness)

📱 07535 793154

Grief can be a heavy companion, but when shared, its weight becomes a little lighter. These sessions, alongside our Bereavement Support Group and counselling services, offer a space to reflect, connect, and remember that you’re not alone.

Posted on: 31st October 2025