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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-2-2025-03-13/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T121751Z
UID:90361-1786356000-1786365000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mega Monday
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, we would like to welcome all families open to our services to come and use the facilities at Shooting Star House.\nFor our next Mega Monday\, join us between 10-12.30pm to use the sensory room\, art room and Lifelites sensory equipment. We will also have arts and crafts for you to enjoy! \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 be brought into the hospice. \nJust drop in and enjoy a morning with us!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/mega-monday-4/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90283-1786615200-1786622400@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T110000
DTSTAMP:20210722T090318Z
CREATED:20210722T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T090318Z
UID:90292-1786701600-1786705200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk and Talk for bereaved families
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite bereaved families to join our fortnightly Walk & Talk – a gentle\, supportive space to connect with others who understand. \nWe’ll meet at the café (Pitzhanger Pantry) in the middle of Walpole Park\, Ealing\, before taking a relaxed walk together. Family support workers will be there to listen\, chat\, or simply walk alongside you — whatever feels right for you on the day. \nThere’s no pressure to talk or share — you are welcome to come exactly as you are\, no matter how you’re feeling. Whether you’d like quiet company\, a chance to talk\, or just some fresh air\, you are very welcome. \nPlease feel free to sign up in advance or attend on the day. \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/walk-and-talk-for-bereaved-families/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T150856Z
CREATED:20260624T150622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T150856Z
UID:90183-1786788000-1786797000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:August Drop In - Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Summer Festival drop-in with lots of fun art and crafts\, games and activities to explore! \nCome along to meet other Shooting Star families and enjoy a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities inspired by the festival season. \nThere will be music\, candyfloss\, face painting and many other activities that you won’t want to miss! \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a fabulous morning of festivities!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/august-drop-in-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T105232Z
CREATED:20260624T104932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T105232Z
UID:90149-1786960800-1786969800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mega Monday
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, we would like to welcome all families open to our services to come and use the facilities at Shooting Star House.\nFor our next Mega Monday\, join us between 10-12.30pm to use the sensory room\, art room and Lifelites sensory equipment. We will also have arts and crafts for you to enjoy! \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 be brought into the hospice. \nJust drop in and enjoy a morning with us!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/mega-monday-2/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90284-1787220000-1787227200@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T110720Z
CREATED:20260624T110454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T110720Z
UID:90166-1787565600-1787574600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mega Monday
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, we would like to welcome all families open to our services to come and use the facilities at Shooting Star House.\nFor our next Mega Monday\, join us between 10-12.30pm to use the sensory room\, art room and Lifelites sensory equipment. We will also have arts and crafts for you to enjoy! \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 be brought into the hospice. \nJust drop in and enjoy a morning with us! \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/mega-monday-3/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90285-1787824800-1787832000@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T110000
DTSTAMP:20210722T090318Z
CREATED:20210722T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T090318Z
UID:90293-1787911200-1787914800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk and Talk for bereaved families
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite bereaved families to join our fortnightly Walk & Talk – a gentle\, supportive space to connect with others who understand. \nWe’ll meet at the café (Pitzhanger Pantry) in the middle of Walpole Park\, Ealing\, before taking a relaxed walk together. Family support workers will be there to listen\, chat\, or simply walk alongside you — whatever feels right for you on the day. \nThere’s no pressure to talk or share — you are welcome to come exactly as you are\, no matter how you’re feeling. Whether you’d like quiet company\, a chance to talk\, or just some fresh air\, you are very welcome. \nPlease feel free to sign up in advance or attend on the day. \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/walk-and-talk-for-bereaved-families/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90286-1788429600-1788436800@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
UID:90287-1789034400-1789041600@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20210722T090318Z
CREATED:20210722T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T090318Z
UID:90294-1789120800-1789124400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk and Talk for bereaved families
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite bereaved families to join our fortnightly Walk & Talk – a gentle\, supportive space to connect with others who understand. \nWe’ll meet at the café (Pitzhanger Pantry) in the middle of Walpole Park\, Ealing\, before taking a relaxed walk together. Family support workers will be there to listen\, chat\, or simply walk alongside you — whatever feels right for you on the day. \nThere’s no pressure to talk or share — you are welcome to come exactly as you are\, no matter how you’re feeling. Whether you’d like quiet company\, a chance to talk\, or just some fresh air\, you are very welcome. \nPlease feel free to sign up in advance or attend on the day. \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/walk-and-talk-for-bereaved-families/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2021/07/Walk-and-talk-website-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
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\, 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:20260717T081153Z
CREATED:20260717T080927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T081153Z
UID:90411-1789812000-1789821000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pizza Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pizza packed drop-in\, with Dough & Deer pizza providing some delicious wood-fired pizza. \nCome along to meet other Shooting Star families and enjoy a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities inspired by pizza! \nThere will be a chance to make edible pizzas\, paper plate pizzas\, fabric stuffed tomato toppings and many other pizza-related activities. There will be sensory foods to explore and salt dough to get stuck into. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed morning with a twist of pizza.
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20231110T170509Z
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T170509Z
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\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T110000
DTSTAMP:20210722T090318Z
CREATED:20210722T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T090318Z
UID:90295-1790330400-1790334000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk and Talk for bereaved families
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite bereaved families to join our fortnightly Walk & Talk – a gentle\, supportive space to connect with others who understand. \nWe’ll meet at the café (Pitzhanger Pantry) in the middle of Walpole Park\, Ealing\, before taking a relaxed walk together. Family support workers will be there to listen\, chat\, or simply walk alongside you — whatever feels right for you on the day. \nThere’s no pressure to talk or share — you are welcome to come exactly as you are\, no matter how you’re feeling. Whether you’d like quiet company\, a chance to talk\, or just some fresh air\, you are very welcome. \nPlease feel free to sign up in advance or attend on the day. \n 
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/walk-and-talk-for-bereaved-families/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, Pitzhanger Pantry\, Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260717T081942Z
CREATED:20260717T081720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T081942Z
UID:90423-1790332200-1790344800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Relaxed Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shooting Star House to meet other Mums\, take time for yourself and enjoy a bite of brunch. \nWe will have pastries\, fruit and a range of hot and cold beverages for you to enjoy. Sit and relax\, whilst chatting to other mums or try your hand at some of our mindful crafts. \nThere will be many relaxation activities to get involved with to enjoy the day. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to take some time for yourself!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/relaxed-brunch-2/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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: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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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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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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