BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shooting Star Children’s Hospices - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111533Z UID:87836-1773309600-1773316800@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-03-12/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250211T115452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111936Z UID:87290-1773317700-1773320400@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-2026-02-12/2026-03-12/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/02/Breathe-event-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260119T162030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T162837Z UID:87254-1773408600-1773419400@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Crafternoon tea for bereaved mums DESCRIPTION:Take time for yourself and enjoy crafts and an afternoon tea at Shooting Star House.\n\n\n\nEnjoy an afternoon tea\, take time for yourself\, recharge and chat with other mums. \nWe will have time to do some mindful crafts\, such as making bath bombs\, lip balms and jewellery\, maybe even some cake decorating. \nThere will also be the opportunity to get your hair and/or nails done by volunteer beauty specialists. This will be offered in a drop-in style\, with time available throughout the afternoon for you to receive these treatments. \nMid-afternoon\, we will have a break for some afternoon tea\, with sandwiches\, cakes and (of course) tea! Enjoy a glass of prosecco or nosecco\, whichever takes your fancy. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a pre-Mother’s Day treat\, with lots of relaxing plans. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/crafternoon-tea-for-bereaved-mums/ LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/01/crafternoon-tea-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260119T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T200431Z UID:87261-1773482400-1773491400@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring drop-in at Shooting Star House DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shooting Star House for some Spring crafts and activities!\nCome to our drop-in session to meet other Shooting Star families and join in the fun. We will have lots of spring-themed sensory\, arts and crafts activities. There will be flowers\, fairy gardens and Mother’s Day treats. \nWe look forward to springing into action! URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/spring-drop-in-at-christophers/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/01/spring-drop-in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20251229T114139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164050Z UID:87025-1773745200-1773750600@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/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:Venue provided once registered CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,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:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260130T153446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111750Z UID:87848-1773770400-1773772200@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/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/01/breathe-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111534Z UID:87837-1773914400-1773921600@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-03-19/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250211T115452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111937Z UID:88362-1773922500-1773925200@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-2026-02-12/2026-03-19/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/02/Breathe-event-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172447Z UID:87049-1773923400-1773927000@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/2026-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BrainSpace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20251230T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170722Z UID:87071-1774343700-1774369800@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Fundamentals of paediatric palliative care DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of paediatric palliative care is an introductory session to equip professionals with essential knowledge and skills to support children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.  Participants will explore core principles of paediatric palliative care\, looking at holistic working\, communication skills and interdisciplinary teamwork. \nThis will also include short teachings on advance care planning and symptom management. \nThis is suitable for professionals working with or who may come across children and young people with life-limiting conditions\, including but not limited to Nurses\, Health Care Assistants\, Nursing Associates\, Counsellors\, Therapists and Social workers. \n24 March 2026 – Christopher’s Children’s Hospice\, Guildford \n17 November  2026 – Shooting Star House\, Hampton URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/foundations-of-paediatric-palliative-care/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/Foundations of Paediatric Palliative Care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20251023T135614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163457Z UID:85758-1774461600-1774465200@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Scouts at Christopher's DESCRIPTION:Official Scout Group – at Christopher’s for children and young people with a life-limiting condition aged 6+.\nWe would love to invite a small group of young people who are aged 6+ to embark on their Scouting journey. Scouting is an all-inclusive youth group that welcomes young people of all abilities. Our Scout Group is affiliated with the 9th Guildford Scout Group. \nScouting is accessible to all and focuses on making reasonable adjustments to activities\, badges\, and awards to ensure everyone can participate and thrive. This includes working with parents and carers to understand individual needs and provide appropriate support. At Scouts\, we’re open to all. Our main priority is to make sure that everyone\, be that our young people or our volunteers\, feels welcome and comfortable to take part. \nParents/carers will need to stay with their young people for the session\, and drinks and biscuits will be provided. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/scouts-at-christophers-3/ LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for supported children and families,Supported children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/09/scouts-image-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111534Z UID:87838-1774519200-1774526400@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-03-26/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250211T115452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111938Z UID:87291-1774527300-1774530000@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-2026-02-12/2026-03-26/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/02/Breathe-event-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260119T163623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163816Z UID:87267-1774864800-1774873800@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Mega Monday - Easter Holidays DESCRIPTION:This Easter\, 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 as well as Easter crafts! \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-easter-holidays/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/mega-monday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260225T113522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T115024Z UID:87784-1774951200-1774971000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Hobbledown Farm family day out (Hounslow) DESCRIPTION:A day at Hobbledown farm Hounslow – for you and your family to enjoy together this spring!\nThe day is yours to spend how you wish! Meet up with other families to share your experience or make memories on your own; it’s up to you. We have a yurt reserved between 11am-2pm for a break or lunch. A member of staff will be here during these times if you require any assistance. Bring your own lunch\, or there is food that you can purchase onsite. \nShooting Star staff will be on site from 10am until 3.30pm in branded uniform. During 11am and 2pm there will be a member of staff in the yurt at all times. \nTickets are for immediate family members only. Children under 18 must be with an adult. \nPlease book a ticket for each immediate family member known to SSCH who will be with you. We may not be able to supply your desired number of tickets if you do not book the correct number of tickets on Eventbrite. \nYour Eventbrite confirmation email is NOT your ticket. A member of the team will confirm that you have been successful in your request once we have seen your request. \nCarers do not need to request a ticket; they can enter for free. Please let us know how many carer tickets you require. \nPlease check the website for individual accessibility requirements: Hobbledown Accessibility Statement. The site is flat\, but has no smooth pathways. \nWe hope you have an amazing day! \nPlease note we expect demand to be high for these tickets\, and will endeavour to obtain more in the event that they sell out. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/hobbledown-farm-family-day-out-hounslow-2/ LOCATION:Hobbledown Heath\, Staines Road\, Feltham\, England\, TW14 0HH\, 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/02/hobbledown-farm-event-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250224T145503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T123253Z UID:81351-1775019600-1777611599@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Stroll into Spring DESCRIPTION:Go walkies for Shooting Star\nCalling all Pups! It’s time to get your paws moving this spring for a great cause. During April\, we’re encouraging you to join forces with your human pals for our Stroll into Spring challenge. Enjoy the fresh air as the weather warms up and raise vital funds that will help children with life-limiting conditions. Pick a distance\, start walking and earn some exclusive Shooting Star goodies along the way as you walk for a great cause. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/stroll-into-spring/ LOCATION:Anywhere CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Fundraising events,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/02/Stroll-Into-Spring-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111535Z UID:87839-1775124000-1775131200@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-04-02/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260317T170928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T173512Z UID:88640-1775296800-1775302200@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Grandparent Stars Group DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to come together and join our Grandparent Stars. A group for bereaved grandparents to connect and share experiences and support. \n  \n  \n\nThrough gentle conversation\, we will create simple keepsakes and share in the quiet understanding that comes from being with others who have the shared experience. In a calm\, comforting space\, we will talk\, listen\, and hold the space for one another with care. \n  \n\nIf you would like to join\, please register using the RSVP link. For more information about the group\, email groups@shootingstar.org.uk\, and our Care Events Team will be available to speak with you. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/grandparent-stars/ LOCATION:Shooting Star House\, Shooting Star House\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Bereaved grandparents,Events for bereaved families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/03/00994bdfd83ffa740bd14cf820b2ab45-AFeUbC.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260217T133101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T133653Z UID:87643-1775644200-1775653200@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Bushy Tail Tribe siblings social DESCRIPTION:Join other siblings (aged 5+) in the forest to make crafts from nature and test your fire lighting skills! \nWe are excited to be working with Bushy Tail Tribe to enjoy a 2-hour forest school session in the woods. We will be making crafts from natural resources\, having a go at fire lighting with flint and steel\, before cooking a hot snack over the fire. There will be some time at the end for free play and lunch! \nPlease arrive at 10.30am\, so we can start promptly. \nPlease note that this is an outside event\, so wear layers appropriate for the weather. Please bring a waterproof coat\, in case it rains. There is parking on-site. \nFurther Instructions: \nBushy Tail Tribe is based on 35 acres of privately owned woodland. As you turn off Lyne Lane\, there will be a sign for Fangrove Park. Drive down this road\, keeping the caravan park on your left. You will reach a sign saying Wesbrook Farm and Bushy Tail Tribe\, follow the arrow to the right\, through some wooden gates. Follow the road down until you reach a second pair of gates (with a Bushy Tail Tribe sign on the front). Go through these gates and follow the path down to the car park. There will be members of staff on hand to assist with directions to the car park. \nPlease book one space per sibling. Parents and families are welcome to stay on-site\, but there is minimal indoor space. \nPacking List: \n\nWaterproof boots/wellies/trainers (if not due to rain)\nLong-sleeve lightweight top – in hot weather\, we allow the children to wear a t-shirt\nThin trousers (pyjama bottoms are great – this is to protect them from stinging nettles and tick bites).\nSun hat\n\nIn bag: \n\nLightweight waterproof jacket\nThin waterproof trousers\nSun cream on before coming and have a bottle in your child’s bag\nWater bottle\nChange of clothes\nSnack\nPacked lunch\n\nThere will be time at the end of the session for the children to have their lunch and play. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bushy-tail-tribe-siblings-social/ LOCATION:Bushy Tail Tribe Forest School\, Lyne\, Chertsey\, England\, KT16 0AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Bereaved siblings,Events for bereaved families,Events for supported children and families,Supported siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/02/bushy-trail-tribe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111536Z UID:87840-1775728800-1775736000@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-04-09/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260217T134451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T150521Z UID:87652-1775847600-1775854800@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Bereaved parents social DESCRIPTION:Simply turn up and enjoy a takeaway on us with other bereaved parents. \n\nCome and get to know other parents and enjoy a takeaway on us. We will order before you arrive\, so expect a call the day before/of to ask what you fancy. Make sure you leave us a mobile number to contact you on. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-parents-social-2/ LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/02/bereaved-parents-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250521T133624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161856Z UID:67818-1775970000-1776056399@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Brighton Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the 2026 Brighton Marathon!\nThe Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2 milers! The stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country’s most vibrant cities makes Brighton Marathon weekend a sought after event. The race gets bigger and better every year! \nBuzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support – the course winds through the city streets\, finishing on the iconic Brighton seafront. \nJoin #TeamShootingStar today and help raise vital funds for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Brighton Marathon. \nCharity Places\nCharity places in the 2026 event are sold out.  \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the 2026 Brighton Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWant to run in 2027? Register your interest today!\n\n\n \n \n Challenge Event - Register your interest\n We'll use the details you provide to contact you about this event. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Challenge event*Surrey Half Marathon 2027Surrey 5km 2027Surrey Junior Race 2027Brighton Marathon 2027London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027TCS London Marathon 2027Please select the event you would like to take part in.Email*\n \n Stay in Touch*\nWe would like to keep you updated with our news\, events and appeals. We will not share your details with anyone else\, our privacy policy explains how we keep this promise.\n\nWould like to hear from us by email?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/brightonmarathon/ LOCATION:Preston Park Brighton\, Preston Park\, Preston road\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 6SD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2022/11/Size-for-website-events-630px-x-400px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250516T133649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T104926Z UID:80017-1775970000-1776056399@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the London Landmarks Half Marathon!\nThe London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road\, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. \nThe event is not your average half marathon! From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets\, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other! \nThe event starts on Pall Mall\, finished by Downing Street and had fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben\, St Paul’s Cathedral\, Nelson’s Column\, the Gherkin\, the Shard\, the Tower of London and the London Eye. \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the London Landmarks Half. \nCharity Places\nCharity places in the 2026 event are sold out.  \nJoin the waiting list \nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon\, you can still fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. There’s no fundraising target\, just raise as much as you can! Just email us or start fundraising today to join the team. \nEmail us \nStart fundraising today \n  \nWant to run in 2027? Register your interest today!\n\n \n \n Challenge Event - Register your interest\n We'll use the details you provide to contact you about this event. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Challenge event*Surrey Half Marathon 2027Surrey 5km 2027Surrey Junior Race 2027Brighton Marathon 2027London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027TCS London Marathon 2027Please select the event you would like to take part in.Email*\n \n Stay in Touch*\nWe would like to keep you updated with our news\, events and appeals. We will not share your details with anyone else\, our privacy policy explains how we keep this promise.\n\nWould like to hear from us by email?\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/londonlandmarkshalfmarathon/ LOCATION:Pall Mall\, St James's\, London\, SW1Y 5EA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/05/Untitled-design-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260316T140652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T152329Z UID:88584-1776076200-1776090600@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Grandparents Day DESCRIPTION:Spend the day with us at Christopher’s. Meet other grandparents and get involved in activities to share with your grandchildren.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is run by the Shooting Star counselling team. This is an opportunity to meet with other grandparents and share experiences. Learn from each other\, and participate in some activities together which you may like to share with your grandchild after the event.\nYou will be able to take part in a tour of Christopher’s\, meet members of our care team\, and to get to know some of the ways in which Shooting Star helps and about the support we provide. Enjoy lunch and refreshments and some time to socialise.\n  \n\nPlease make us aware if you are not able to attend\, or if you would like to know more about what to expect then please don’t hesitate to contact us at groups@shootingstar.org.uk. \n  \nAny grandparent currently supported by our service. Visit our referral section on the website to learn more about becoming supported by Shooting Star. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/grandparents-day-2/ LOCATION:Christopher’s\, Old Portsmouth Rd\, Artington\, near Guildford\, Surrey\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for supported children and families,Supported grandparents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T131500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260121T150919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T145258Z UID:87306-1776172500-1776177000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Flourish DESCRIPTION:Flourish is a Music Therapy group for children and young people aged 7-10 years old who have a brother or sister who is supported by the hospice.  \nThis therapy group is a space where children can share their experiences with other children and explore their emotional world with support from one of our experienced therapy team members.  \nClick ‘Request a place’ and a therapist will be in contact to discuss the group in more detail. We ask that siblings attending this group aim to come to all sessions.  \nThe group will run over 8 sessions in total and will take place weekly from 14th April to 9th June\, with no session on 26th May due to the half term break. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/flourish/ LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for supported children and families,Supported siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/01/Flourish.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20231110T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111537Z UID:87841-1776333600-1776340800@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-2-2025-03-13/2026-04-16/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BereavementCafeendofYear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20250211T115452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T111938Z UID:88363-1776341700-1776344400@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-2026-02-12/2026-04-16/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/02/Breathe-event-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172448Z UID:87050-1776342600-1776346200@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/2026-04-16/ CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/BrainSpace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20230912T112917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T102704Z UID:73572-1776488400-1776574799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge DESCRIPTION:Get active after the Easter holidays and take on a historic 50km Ultra\, a testing 25km\, or a sharp 10km challenge at your pace as a walk\, jog\, or run – and fundraise for Shooting Star! \nFrom a Windsor Racecourse basecamp\, 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle\, on to Runnymede\, along the Thames Path\, and taking in some wonderful surrounding countryside. \nJoin as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way\, plenty of food & drink\, a special medal\, T-Shirt and celebration finish back at basecamp – and a great sense of achievement! \nPush yourself in 2026\, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges. \n• Walk\, Jog\, or Run • 50km\, 25km\, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt •  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/windsor-50-challenge/ LOCATION:Windsor CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/Size-for-website-events-630px-x-400px-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143729 CREATED:20260205T165011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T125153Z UID:87409-1776760200-1776765600@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Business Breakfast - Christopher's DESCRIPTION:Our next business breakfast will be held at Christopher’s in Guildford. The event is a fantastic opportunity for our supporters to come into the hospice and hear more about the work we do. The morning will include an introduction from our Chief Executive and the chance to hear from a member of our Family Support team. \n\n\n\n \n\n“Just a fantastic morning and a great opportunity to meet people from other businesses that fundraise for Shooting Star!” \n“Genuinely a great event – insightful\, informative and lovely to meet such passionate people.” URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/business-breakfast-christophers/ LOCATION:Christopher’s\, Old Portsmouth Rd\, Artington\, near Guildford\, Surrey\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/02/business-breakfast-april-2026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR