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SUMMARY:Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for weekly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach week we introduce a different technique bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is not a talking group\, it’s led by one of our counsellors through guided therapeutic practices. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care\, or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma. \nIf you’d like to attend Breathe\, click Enquire and a counsellor will call you to chat through the next steps.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250211T115452Z
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UID:87154-1767874500-1767877200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for weekly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach week we introduce a different technique bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is not a talking group\, it’s led by one of our counsellors through guided therapeutic practices. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care\, or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma. \nIf you’d like to attend Breathe\, click Enquire and a counsellor will call you to chat through the next steps.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160502Z
UID:86932-1767985200-1767992400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supported dads takeaway evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shooting Star House for a Dads’ social with pub games and bar food!\n\n\n\nOur January Dads’ Evening is going to be pub games themed! Join us for darts\, table tennis and other traditional pub games\, with a takeaway (on us) from the pub down the road. Keep an eye on your email to give your food order. \nCome and get to know other dads and join in on some games. Feel free to bring your child’s grandad or uncle as well.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/supported-dads-takeaway-evening/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events for supported children and families,Supported dads
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20221124T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T141945Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Collection - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our popular Christmas Tree Collection service is back for another year. \nShooting Star Children’s Hospices’ Christmas Tree Collection will return this January. Let us take the hassle out of recycling your tree – no needles in your car or trips to the tip. We welcome a minimum suggested donation and will be collecting real trees from selected GU\, KT and TW postcodes. This year we are collecting Christmas trees on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 January. \nBooking is open until Wednesday 7 January 2026 only so why not book a slot today and make the start of 2026 that bit simpler. \nWe are able to collect trees from the following postcodes this year: \n\n\n\nSurrey\nTwickenham & Kingston\n\n\nGU 1\nTW 1\n\n\nGU 2\nTW 2\n\n\nGU 3\nTW 9\n\n\nGU 4\nTW 10\n\n\nGU 5\nTW 11\n\n\nGU 6 – NEW\nTW 12\n\n\nGU 7\nTW 13\n\n\nGU 8 – NEW\nTW 16\n\n\nGU 12\nTW 17\n\n\nGU 21\nKT 14 – NEW\n\n\nGU 22\nKT 16\n\n\nGU 23\n\n\n\nGU 24
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/christmas-tree-collection-service/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111514Z
UID:81768-1768471200-1768478400@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260115T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250211T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172149Z
UID:87155-1768479300-1768482000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for weekly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach week we introduce a different technique bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is not a talking group\, it’s led by one of our counsellors through guided therapeutic practices. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care\, or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma. \nIf you’d like to attend Breathe\, click Enquire and a counsellor will call you to chat through the next steps.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251230T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172445Z
UID:87047-1768480200-1768483800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brain SPACE (virtual session)
DESCRIPTION:Join the SPACE Team — the specialist paediatric palliative care experts from Shooting Star Children’s Hospice for a series of one-hour online teaching sessions\, held on the third Thursday of each month\, from 12:30–1:30 pm. \nEach session focuses on a different aspect of paediatric palliative care\, offering practical insights\, case studies\, and evidence-based approaches to support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. \nDesigned for healthcare and social care professionals\, these bite-sized sessions are a perfect opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and connect.  Recordings will be made available for those who can not attend the live sessions. \n2026 topics\n\nThursday 22 January 2026 – Agitation\nThursday 19 February 2026 – PCAS/ NCAs\nThursday 19 March 2026 – Ethics\nThursday 16 April 2026 – Research\nThursday 21 May 2026 – Bleeding\nThursday 18 June 2026 – Introduction to Symptom Management Plans\nThursday 16 July 2026 – Assessment of Pain\nThursday 20 August 2026 – Neuropathic Pain\nThursday 17 September 2026 – Nociceptive Pain\nThursday 15 October 2026 – Culture and Spirituality in PPC\nThursday 19 November 2026 – Paediatric palliative Care from a Parent’s perspective\nThursday 17 December 2026 – TBC
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brain-space/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Surrey
CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T160625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160849Z
UID:86938-1768644000-1768653000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wellbeing drop-in at Christopher's
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Christopher’s for some Wellness crafts and activities!\nCome to our drop in session to meet other Shooting Star families and join in with lots of fun activities. We will have lots of sensory\, arts and crafts and pampering activities. \nThere will also be wellbeing packs for you to take home with you. \nWe look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/wellbeing-drop-in-at-christophers/
LOCATION:Christopher’s\, Old Portsmouth Rd\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20260106T141159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T143702Z
UID:87097-1768912200-1768914000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:New Year Reflections: A virtual update with our Chief Executive
DESCRIPTION:A virtual lunchtime update with Paul Farthing\, Chief Executive of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices\nIn 2023\, we launched a new strategy\, For Every Family\, which set out our purpose\, ambition and path to deliver outstanding care over the next three years. As we move into the final months of our strategy\, it is important to reflect on our incredible achievements\, but also acknowledge the challenges that we have faced over the past few years. \nOur Chief Executive\, Paul Farthing\, invites you to join him for a virtual lunchtime update to hear more about the impact we have had\, as well as sharing the inside track on our plans for the future.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/new-year-reflections-a-virtual-update-with-our-ceo/
LOCATION:Surrey
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111520Z
UID:87176-1769076000-1769083200@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260122T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250211T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172150Z
UID:87156-1769084100-1769086800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for weekly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach week we introduce a different technique bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is not a talking group\, it’s led by one of our counsellors through guided therapeutic practices. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care\, or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma. \nIf you’d like to attend Breathe\, click Enquire and a counsellor will call you to chat through the next steps.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20191129T164411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T122517Z
UID:43085-1769230800-1769403599@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:London Winter Walk
DESCRIPTION:A great event to wrap up and walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations; maybe kick start a new fitness regime – and to fundraise for Shooting Star! There are Full Marathon\, Half Marathon & 10km distance options – and an accessible ‘Family Fun 5k’ on the Sunday. All route start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground\, and take in highlights of the Thames\, its historic bridges\, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team\, or as an individual and families are welcome. There’s rest stops with snacks & drinks\, a special medal\, and hot food back at the finish before you head home. \n• Walk • Full & ½ Marathon & 10km Options • + Sunday Family 5K • Food & Drink • Medal
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/london-winter-walk/
LOCATION:Oval Cricket Ground\, SE11 5SS
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111521Z
UID:87177-1769680800-1769688000@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260129T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250211T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172150Z
UID:87157-1769688900-1769691600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for weekly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach week we introduce a different technique bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is not a talking group\, it’s led by one of our counsellors through guided therapeutic practices. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care\, or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma. \nIf you’d like to attend Breathe\, click Enquire and a counsellor will call you to chat through the next steps.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164044Z
UID:87015-1770116400-1770121800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for bereaved 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/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Venue provided once registered
CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20260130T153446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111747Z
UID:87339-1770141600-1770143400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Discover our new fortnightly evening Breathe sessions. We’re pleased to offer a calming space to unwind\, reset\, and feel supported – all from the comfort of your home. \nBreathe offers a gentle space whether you’re managing stress\, processing emotions\, seeking steadiness\, or hoping to regain a sense of calm. \nEach session includes guided therapeutic practices designed to bring grounding and balance to the end of your day. This is a non‑talking group\, led by one of our counsellors.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-online/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111521Z
UID:87178-1770285600-1770292800@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20240703T093808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T144837Z
UID:86881-1770318000-1770323400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereaved Parents Support Group (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Runs once per month from Feb 5 – July 9\, 2026.\n\nWe really value offering a safe and supportive space for our families. Our Parent support group is facilitated by a qualified Counsellor and led by you.\n\nTogether we’ll commit to creating a compassionate and non-judgmental environment\, where parents can share experiences\, learn from each other\, and find support in coping with your grief.\n\nThe 6-session support group will run at the same time every month.  This is a  virtual group\, there will also be an in person group at Shooting Star House.\n\n\nThose who have attended our Bereaved Parents Support Group have said how helpful it is to learn from each other and support each other. You can attend as an individual\, or some choose to attend as a couple. It is important that you can attend most (ideally all) of the 6 sessions:\n  \n\nThursday 5 February\nThursday 5 March\nThursday 6 April\nThursday 7 May\nThursday 4 June\nThursday 9 July
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-parent-evening-support-group-6-sessions-sep-feb-2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251110T152535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T131545Z
UID:86117-1770458400-1770463800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereaved Grandparents Group (In person)
DESCRIPTION:We recognise that the loss a grandchild can bring layers of grief – both of your own and that of your child.\n\nWe warmly invite you for a time of connection from the comfort of your home. Through conversation and mutual support\, we will send out a craft pack so you can participate with us and simply share in the quiet understanding of others who have a similar experience.\n\nPlease click the enquire button and fill out the short form if you would like to come.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-grandparents-group/
LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T161508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T162111Z
UID:86948-1770458400-1770467400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Valentine's drop-in at Shooting Star House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shooting Star House for some Valentine’s crafts and activities!\nJoin us at this Valentine’s themed drop-in session to meet other Shooting Star families and try lots of fun activities. We will have sensory\, arts and crafts activities including a photobooth\, making mosaics and decorating stress balls! \nWe will also have some Valentine-themed sweets and treats to enjoy.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/valentines-drop-in-at-shooting-star-house/
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:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164045Z
UID:87020-1770721200-1770726600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for bereaved 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/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Venue provided once registered
CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20231110T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111522Z
UID:87179-1770890400-1770897600@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260212T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250211T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111931Z
UID:87277-1770898500-1770901200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment to restore your mental wellbeing\, join us for fortnightly Breathe sessions.\nCreating a calm and grounding space for you\, in person and online.\nEach session we introduce guided therapeutic practices bringing balance\, reducing symptoms of emotional distress or sleep disruption that you may be experiencing. Breathe is a non-talking group\, led by one of our counsellors. \nAll parents of children with life-limiting conditions and are welcome to attend. Breathe is helpful if you need space for self-care or if you are experiencing extreme stress and symptoms of trauma.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-trauma-informed-holistic-therapy-2026-02-12/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (and online)\, Shooting Star House\, Hampton\, TW12 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported dads,Supported mums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T162942Z
UID:86955-1771009200-1771016400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bereaved Dads Takeaway Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our January Dads’ Evening is going to be pub games themed! Join us for darts\, table tennis and other traditional pub games\, with a takeaway (on us) from the pub down the road. Keep an eye on your email to give your food order. \nCome and get to know other dads and join in on some games. Feel free to bring your child’s grandad or uncle as well.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-dads-takeaway-evening/
LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Events for bereaved families
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20260121T144919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150126Z
UID:87300-1771066800-1771081200@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Garson's Hearts and Flowers Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Garson’s Farm for a Heats and Flowers themed Drop-In.\nGarsons is a family-run business which supports the community surrounding both its Surrey and Hampshire stores. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices has been the Garsons Esher’s chosen charity of the year for 2025/26. Find out more about the Charity of the Year Partnership here: https://www.garsons.co.uk/about-us/esher-charity-of-the-year. \nAs the Charity partnership comes to a close\, Garsons Esher are giving Shooting Star Families exclusive use of their teepee area on Saturday February 14th\, for a Hearts & Flowers themed drop-in\, exclusively for Shooting Star Families. \nJoin Shooting Star at Garsons for arts\, crafts and chocolates\, between 11am and 3pm and enjoy visiting their award-winning Garden Centre\, Farm Shop and Restaurant while you’re there. \nGarson’s Farm: Garsons Esher\, Winterdown Road\, West End\, Esher\, Surrey\, KT10 8LS. When you arrive\, please ask at the information point to be taken through to the teepee. \nUnfortunately\, we will not be able to provide food and drink\, but there will be opportunities to purchase on-site. The site is wheelchair accessible. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/garsons-hearts-and-flowers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Garsons Garden Centre\, Winterdown Road\, Esher\, England\, KT10 8LS\, 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:20260216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T163237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T163450Z
UID:86960-1771236000-1771245000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mega Monday - February Half Term
DESCRIPTION:This half term\, we would like to welcome all families open to our services to come and use the facilities at Shooting Star House.\n\n\n\nFor our next Mega Monday\, join us between 10 -12.30pm to use the sensory room\, art room and Lifelites sensory equipment as well as Chinese New Year crafts! \nPlease note that children must be supervised by family members at all times in the building and we ask that no nut or Kiwi products are brought into the Hospice. \nJust drop in and enjoy a morning with us!
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/mega-monday-february-half-term-2/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, 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:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20250827T140343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T112147Z
UID:87462-1771250400-1771255800@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Knit and Natter
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shooting Star House for a morning of knitting and nattering at the midway point of our Easter Egg Cosy Knit challenge. Meet up with other knitters for tips and tricks. If you’re new to the world of knitting\, you can also meet some of our amazing volunteer knitters who will be on hand to demo our Easter chick and Easter bunny knitting patterns – and of course\, if you’d like to do something a bit different\, we’d love to see the creative designs you’re working on. \nThere will also be a chance to meet our friendly fundraising team and learn more about the work of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/knit-and-natter-2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Knitting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251229T114139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164047Z
UID:87021-1771326000-1771331400@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:SLOW face-to-face support group for bereaved 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/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Venue provided once registered
CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20260130T153446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111749Z
UID:87343-1771351200-1771353000@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breathe (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Discover our new fortnightly evening Breathe sessions. We’re pleased to offer a calming space to unwind\, reset\, and feel supported – all from the comfort of your home. \nBreathe offers a gentle space whether you’re managing stress\, processing emotions\, seeking steadiness\, or hoping to regain a sense of calm. \nEach session includes guided therapeutic practices designed to bring grounding and balance to the end of your day. This is a non‑talking group\, led by one of our counsellors.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/breathe-online/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190837
CREATED:20251219T163610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T164451Z
UID:86965-1771408800-1771428600@www.shootingstar.org.uk
SUMMARY:Siblings day - holiday club
DESCRIPTION:A fun day for bereaved and supported siblings to do some exciting magic-themed activities!\n\n\n\nSiblings’ holiday club is set to be a brilliant\, fun-packed day. With so many fun activities planned (5+\, including teens) at Shooting Star House. Throughout the day\, children will take part in wonderous magic themed activities\, crafts and swimming\, with activities adapted to ensure they are age-appropriate and fun for all. \nPlease drop off at 10am\, pick up is at 3.30pm. \nOur siblings’ club helps children find comfort in being with other siblings and a chance to make some new friends or meet up with ones they have met before. \nActivities are supported by our Events and Family Support staff to ensure there is a familiar face to welcome everyone. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the activities throughout the day. \nKit list: \n\nWaterproof coat\nWater bottle\nPacked lunch/last night’s dinner in a tupperware (NO NUTS or KIWI PLEASE)\nAny medicines in a named bag and handed to staff on arrival\nSwimming Kit (we will have spares if needed)\n\nWe try to encourage children to be independent and say goodbye in reception. Please let us know if you think your child might struggle\, and we can make sure a friendly face is there to greet them.
URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/siblings-day-holiday-club-4/
LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported children
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