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SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141826Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141826Z
UID:91440-1789468200-1789477200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145634Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145634Z
UID:90288-1789639200-1789646400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T121951Z
CREATED:20260717T080927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T121951Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza Making Drop-in with Dough & Deer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled pizza-making experience at Christopher’s alongside food-themed craft & sensory activities. \nWe’re delighted to welcome Dough & Deer\, an award-winning mobile pizza company who serve delicious wood-fired pizzas from their unique Land Rover pizza van\, to Christopher’s for a special hands-on family session. \nFamilies can get involved in making their own pizzas\, enjoying the sights\, smells and textures of the process before watching them cook in Dough & Deer’s wood-fired oven. Those who would like to can then enjoy eating their freshly made pizza afterwards. \nAlongside the pizza-making\, there will be a range of food-themed arts\, crafts and sensory activities\, including paper plate pizzas\, felt tomato crafts\, salt dough making\, and sensory trays filled with spaghetti\, rice\, flour and other exciting textures. \nWhether you’d like to make a pizza\, get creative with crafts\, explore sensory activities or simply spend time with other Shooting Star families\, we’d love to welcome you for a relaxed and enjoyable morning together.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/pizza-drop-in/
LOCATION:Christopher’s\, Old Portsmouth Rd\, Artington\, Artington\, near Guildford\, Surrey\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141826Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141826Z
UID:91441-1790073000-1790082000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T161427Z
CREATED:20250822T161609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T161427Z
UID:88593-1790190000-1790197200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereaved Parents' Forum
DESCRIPTION:All parents of Shooting Star are invited to our Bereaved Parents’ Forum\, which takes place four times a year on Zoom. Everyone is welcome to this informal meeting – and encouraged to bring a cup of tea and snacks! \nAt our forum\, we tell you about new ideas we have\, and ask your opinion about changing and growing aspects of our care. Being able to talk to you about the care you receive helps us know what works well and what we can improve. We’re grateful to every parent who gives us their time by attending the forum. This helps ensure that the care we provide is as meaningful as possible for all the families of Shooting Star. \nPlease come along if you are free. \nZoom details will be shared via text on the day – there’s no need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-parents-forum/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T145634Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T145634Z
UID:90289-1790244000-1790251200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T094516Z
CREATED:20260706T143443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T094516Z
UID:90303-1790672400-1790701200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thorpe Park - Merlin Attractions Family day out
DESCRIPTION:A day out at Thorpe Park for you and your family to enjoy together this summer!\n  \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to share that Merlin Magic Wand has shared some free tickets with us to Thorpe Park for families to enjoy this summer. Please note you must only book tickets for ONE Merlin attraction to use this year. \n  \nPlease note that tickets are available for immediate family members only (parents\, supported children & siblings) and are only for those who have not yet had tickets from us for any other of the Merlin attractions this year. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nPlease request 1 ticket per immediate family member attending (up to 5 members per family). Ticket codes will be sent to you directly once processed via our family support team email. We hope to send it to you by the end of July at the latest. Please note the Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nOnce you have received your ticket code\, you can book the date of your choice through Merlin – dates are non-transferable. Please note that all tickets need to be used by 29th September 2026. \n  \nPlease read all the information very carefully when your tickets are issued. If you need a wheelchair pass\, please make arrangements via the Merlin website before you arrive. If you arrive on the day without your wheelchair pass\, you will need to queue up and present your blue badge to get the passes that you need. Height restrictions may apply to many rides\, so please check the attraction’s main site to make sure it is suitable before requesting tickets. \n  \nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Tag up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. Please do take photos and tag Merlin Magic Wand and us; we both love to see your photos! \n  \nWe hope you have an amazing day!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/thorpe-park-merlin-attractions-family-day-out/
LOCATION:Thorpe Park\, Staines Road\, Chertsey\, England\, KT16 8PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141826Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141826Z
UID:91442-1790677800-1790686800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90838-1790848800-1790856000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141834Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141834Z
UID:91443-1791282600-1791291600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/SLOw_Logo-Blue.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90839-1791453600-1791460800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171031Z
CREATED:20260903T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171031Z
UID:91353-1791570600-1791579600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parents social
DESCRIPTION:Simply turn up and enjoy a take away on us with other parents and grandparents supported by Shooting Star. \nCome and get to know other parents and enjoy a takeaway on us. Feel free to come on your own or with a partner\, you can also bring your own parent along.. \nWe will order food before you arrive so expect a call the day before or the day of to ask what you fancy. Make sure you leave us a mobile number to contact you on. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/parents-social-2/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141834Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141834Z
UID:91444-1791887400-1791896400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90840-1792058400-1792065600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171754Z
CREATED:20260903T171138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171754Z
UID:91365-1792231200-1792240200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an autumn themed drop-in with lots of fun art and craft activities to explore!\n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to meet other Shooting Star families and enjoy a relaxed morning of autumn-inspired activities. We’ll be getting creative with leaf art\, vegetable printing\, nature crafts and natural dyes\, alongside sensory experiences such as apple bobbing and exploring seasonal textures and scents.\n\n  \nUsing conkers\, pinecones\, leaves and other natural treasures\, there will be plenty of opportunities for children and young people of all ages and abilities to create\, explore and have fun. \n\n\n\n  \nWe’ll also have warm drinks and tasty autumn treats to enjoy together. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/autumn-drop-in-at-ssh/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T141834Z
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141834Z
UID:91445-1792492200-1792501200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for parents
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is collaborating with SLOW- Surviving the loss of your World. We are working together\, delivering a new daytime support group for bereaved parents. \nSLOW is an award-winning bereavement charity providing support for bereaved parents and siblings after the death of a child in the family – no matter the circumstances\, the age of your child\, how recently or how long ago your child died. \nYou can find out more information about this group here. \nTo take a seat in this group alongside others\, please register via the online self-referral form\, and a bereaved facilitator will be in touch.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/slow-face-to-face-support-group-for-bereaved-parents/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90841-1792663200-1792670400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Our doors are open on Thursday mornings\, welcoming families to drop-in to our Bereavement Café at Shooting Star House\, our Bereavement Centre. There is coffee\, cake and fruit and our Family Support Workers are there to chat\, listen\, or just be with you if you don’t feel able to speak. Everyone welcome\, including siblings\, grandparents\, or a different friend or family member. We invite you to come as you are\, no matter how you might be feeling. Parking is on-site. Just pull up to the gates to be let in. Stay as long or as little as you wish. \nSchools are welcome to bring groups of pupils who knew a child who has died to attend as a one-off\, or for successive weeks. Teachers usually identify a small group of pupils who were close to the child who has died. The cafe provides a safe space where they can make crafts and keepsakes\, and talk to others about how grief can make you feel.  If you would like to bring a group of pupils from your school to our centre\, please contact us before attending. \nIf you’d like to ask any questions\, please email familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk \nShooting Star realise the importance of a support network and wants to do anything we can to help build that. We will gather in the dining room\, but please note that hospice day-to-day practice will continue at Shooting Star House.\nAfter cafe\, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to continue conversations. Our building closes at 5pm. \nIf you would like to bring a pet to a cafe\, please complete the pet request form at least a week in advance. \nNo need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereavement-cafe-at-shooting-star-house-2-2025-03-13/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260903T193120Z
CREATED:20260903T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T193120Z
UID:91378-1793008800-1793017800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mega Monday
DESCRIPTION:This October half term\, we would like to welcome all families open to our services to come and use the facilities at Shooting Star House. \nPlease join us between 10.00am and 12.30pm for a fun-filled Halloween-themed morning. Enjoy pumpkin painting\, spooky arts and crafts and sensory activities\, as well as the opportunity to explore our Lifelites equipment. \nPlease note that children must be supervised by family members at all times in the building. We also ask that no nut or kiwi products are brought into the hospice. \nCome and enjoy a morning of Halloween fun with us!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/mega-monday-5/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T094905Z
CREATED:20260706T144711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T094905Z
UID:90316-1793437200-1793466000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Legoland - Merlin Attractions Family day out
DESCRIPTION:A day out at Legoland for you and your family to enjoy together this summer!\nWe are delighted to share that Merlin’s Magic Wand has shared some free tickets with us to LEGOLAND for families to enjoy this summer. Please note you must only book tickets for ONE Merlin attraction to use this year. \nPlease note that tickets are available for immediate family members only (parents\, supported children & siblings) and are only for those who have not yet had tickets from us for any other of the Merlin attractions this year. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease request 1 ticket per immediate family member attending (up to 5 members per family). Ticket codes will be sent to you directly once processed from our care events team. We hope to send it to you by the end of July latest. Please note the Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nOnce you have received your ticket code\, you can book the date of your choice through Merlin – dates are non-transferable. Please note that all tickets need to be used by the end of October 2026. \nPlease read all the information very carefully when your tickets are issued. If you need a wheelchair pass\, please make arrangements via the Merlin website before you arrive. If you arrive on the day without your wheelchair pass\, you will need to queue up and present your blue badge to get the passes that you need. Height restrictions may apply to many rides\, so please check the attraction’s main site to make sure it is suitable before requesting tickets. \nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Tag up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. Please do take photos and tag Merlin’s Magic wand and @sschospices – we both love to see your photos! \nWe hope you have an amazing day!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/legoland-merlin-attractions-family-day-out/
LOCATION:LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort\, Winkfield Road\, Windsor\, England\, SL4 4AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T094930Z
CREATED:20260706T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T094930Z
UID:90323-1793437200-1793466000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chessington World of Adventures - Merlin Attractions Family day out
DESCRIPTION:A day out at Chessington World of Adventures for you and your family to enjoy together this summer!\n  \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to share that Merlin Magic Wand has shared some free tickets with us to Chessington World of Adventures for families to enjoy this summer. Please note you must only book tickets for ONE Merlin attraction to use this year. \n  \nPlease note that tickets are available for immediate family members only (parents\, supported children & siblings) and are only for those who have not yet had tickets from us for any other of the Merlin attractions this year. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nPlease request 1 ticket per immediate family member attending (up to 5 members per family). Ticket codes will be sent to you directly once processed via our family support team email. We hope to send it to you by the end of July. Please note the Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nOnce you have received your ticket code\, you can book the date of your choice through Merlin – dates are non-transferable. Please note that all tickets need to be used by the end of October 2026. \n  \nPlease read all the information very carefully when your tickets are issued. If you need a wheelchair pass\, please make arrangements via the Merlin website before you arrive. If you arrive on the day without your wheelchair pass\, you will need to queue up and present your blue badge to get the passes that you need. Height restrictions may apply to many rides\, so please check the attraction’s main site to make sure it is suitable before requesting tickets. \n  \nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Tag up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. Please do take photos and tag Merlin Magic wand and us\, we both love to see your photos! \n  \nWe hope you have an amazing day!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/chessington-world-of-adventures-merlin-attractions-family-day-out/
LOCATION:Chessington World of Adventures Resort\, Leatherhead Road\, Chessington\, England\, KT9 2NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095052Z
CREATED:20260706T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T095052Z
UID:90330-1798707600-1798736400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shrek's Adventure - Merlin Attractions Family day out
DESCRIPTION:A day out at Shrek’s Adventure for you and your family to enjoy together this summer!\n  \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to share that Merlin Magic Wand has shared some free tickets with us to Shrek’s Adventure for families to enjoy this summer. Please note you must only book tickets for ONE Merlin attraction to use this year. \n  \nPlease note that tickets are available for immediate family members only (parents\, supported children & siblings) and are only for those who have not yet had tickets from us for any other of the Merlin attractions this year. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nPlease request 1 ticket per immediate family member attending (up to 5 members per family). Ticket codes will be sent to you directly once processed via our family support team email. We hope to send it to you by the end of July latest. Please note the Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nOnce you have received your ticket code\, you can book the date of your choice through Merlin – dates are non-transferable. Please note that all tickets need to be used by the end of December 2026. \n  \nPlease read all the information very carefully when your tickets are issued. If you need a wheelchair pass\, please make arrangements via the Merlin website before you arrive. If you arrive on the day without your wheelchair pass\, you will need to queue up and present your blue badge to get the passes that you need. Height restrictions may apply to many rides\, so please check the attraction’s main site to make sure it is suitable before requesting tickets. \n  \nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Tag up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. Please do take photos and tag Merlin Magic wand and us\, we both love to see your photos! \n  \nWe hope you have an amazing day!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/shreks-adventure-merlin-attractions-family-day-out/
LOCATION:Shrek’s Adventure London\, Westminster Bridge Road\, Riverside Building\, London\, England\, SE1 7PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T095222Z
CREATED:20260706T150507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T095222Z
UID:90340-1798707600-1798736400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sea Life - Merlin Attractions Family day out
DESCRIPTION:A day out at Sea Life for you and your family to enjoy together this summer!\n  \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to share that Merlin Magic Wand has shared some free tickets with us to Sea Life for families to enjoy this summer. Please note you must only book tickets for ONE Merlin attraction to use this year. \n  \nPlease note that tickets are available for immediate family members only (parents\, supported children & siblings) and are only for those who have not yet had tickets from us for any other of the Merlin attractions this year. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nPlease request 1 ticket per immediate family member attending (up to 5 members per family). Ticket codes will be sent to you directly once processed via our family support team email. We hope to send it to you by the end of July. Please note the Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. Tickets will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nOnce you have received your ticket code\, you can book the date of your choice through Merlin – dates are non-transferable. Please note that all tickets need to be used by the end of December 2026. \n  \nPlease read all the information very carefully when your tickets are issued. If you need a wheelchair pass\, please make arrangements via the Merlin website before you arrive. If you arrive on the day without your wheelchair pass\, you will need to queue up and present your blue badge to get the passes that you need. Height restrictions may apply to many rides\, so please check the attraction’s main site to make sure it is suitable before requesting tickets. \n  \nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Tag up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. Please do take photos and tag Merlin Magic wand and us\, we both love to see your photos! \n  \nWe hope you have an amazing day!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/sea-life-merlin-attractions-family-day-out/
LOCATION:SEA LIFE London Aquarium\, Westminster Bridge Road\, #Riverside Building\, London\, England\, SE1 7PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children,Supported dads,Supported grandparents,Supported mums,Supported siblings
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