BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shooting Star Children’s Hospices - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shooting Star Children’s Hospices 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20191129T170322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T103952Z UID:43483-1789189200-1789361999@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Path Challenge DESCRIPTION:England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge\, which you can take on at your pace as a walk\, jog\, or run – and fundraise for Shooting Star! Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start\, and the full 100km route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond\, Hampton Court\, Runnymede\, and Windsor\, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way\, plenty of food & drink\, optional camping & transfers\, a special medal\, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km\, 25km & Henley 10km options also available – there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026\, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No. 1 Series of treks & trail challenges! \n• Walk\, Jog\, or Run • 100 km\, 50km\, 25km\, 10km Options • Food & Drink • Medal & T Shirt • URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/thames-path-challenge-2/ LOCATION:Bishops Park\, SW6 3LA CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2019/11/ThamesPath.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172451Z UID:87055-1789648200-1789651800@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/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:England 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:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250121T111001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T093821Z UID:81188-1789880400-1789966799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Run Reigate 5k\, 10k\, Half Marathon & Kids Race DESCRIPTION:The award-winning Run Reigate Half Marathon\, 10K\, 5K and Kids Race will be back on Sunday 20 September 2026 in Reigate Priory Park.  Entries are now open! \nSponsored by Simply Sports\, this much loved sell-out annual running and community event guarantees you fantastic scenery\, an unbeatable atmosphere and a memorable experience. \n  \nOur huge all day Event Village has something for everyone with a wide range of top notch food\, drinks\, entertainment and activities – don’t miss it. \nWhether you’re a beginner\, a seasoned runner or a veteran Run Reigate runner who loves the local scenery\, fresh air and a fantastic buzz\, Run Reigate is our much loved community event. The ever popular Kids Race sells out every year so make sure you get the little ones signed up early. \nContact events@shootingstar.org.uk for more information. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/run-reigate-2/ LOCATION:Reigate Priory Park\, Reigate Priory Park\, Reigate\, RH2 7RL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/01/Size-for-website-events-630px-x-400px-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250822T161609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T090851Z UID:88593-1790190000-1790197200@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Bereaved Parents' Forum DESCRIPTION:All parents of Shooting Star are invited to our Bereaved Parents’ Forum\, which takes place four times a year on Zoom. Everyone is welcome to this informal meeting – and encouraged to bring a cup of tea and snacks! \nAt our forum\, we tell you about new ideas we have\, and ask your opinion about changing and growing aspects of our care. Being able to talk to you about the care you receive helps us know what works well and what we can improve. We’re grateful to every parent who gives us their time by attending the forum. This helps ensure that the care we provide is as meaningful as possible for all the families of Shooting Star. \nPlease come along if you are free. \nZoom details will be shared via text on the day – there’s no need to RSVP. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/bereaved-parents-forum/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Bereaved dads,Bereaved grandparents,Bereaved mums,Events for bereaved families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/01/parent-carer-zoom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250916T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T115820Z UID:84091-1790499600-1790510400@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Ealing Half Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at Ealing Half 2026 – West London’s biggest and only fully road closed half marathon. Voted the UK’s best half marathon for three years in a row!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Ealing Half. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £15 and the fundraising target is £280. \nSign up \nOwn place entry\nIf you’ve already got a place in the 2026 Ealing Half\, 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  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\nAccess to our charity marquee in the Race Village\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families in Ealing. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. Just £280 could fund one whole month’s worth of arts & crafts supplies at our hospices so that children with a life-limiting condition have a creative outlet to express themselves. \n  \nEvent Accessibility\nFor information regarding Ealing Half’s accessibility\, check out the organisers FAQs or email info@ealinghalfmarathon.com. \n  \n“The Shooting Star Children’s Hospices team has provided encouragement and positive energy when it has been needed the most. I feel very honoured to have run for #TeamShootingStar!”\n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/ealing-half-marathon-2026/ LOCATION:Walpole Park\, London\, W5 5EQ CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2023/02/Ealing-Half-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T153333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172526Z UID:87045-1791277200-1791306000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Care after death DESCRIPTION:Join us for a face-to-face study day on Care After Death.  Designed for professionals working with children and families at the most difficult of times.  Explore how compassionate\, informed care continues even after death\, and gain practical and emotional tools to support families and colleagues. \nThis is an interactive day\, exploring best practices – including the practical aspects\, cultural and religious considerations\, legal and ethical responsibilities\, funeral planning and discussion\, Sudden unexplained death in childhood and supporting siblings. Through case discussions and practical guidance\, participants will enhance their confidence and competence in delivering compassionate care. \nThis study day offers a sensitive and supportive space to learn\, reflect\, and strengthen your professional practice. \n\nTues 24 Feb 2026 – Christopher’s Hospice\, Guildford\nTues 6 Oct 2026 – Shooting Star House\, Hampton URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/care-after-death/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/care after death.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T163332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172803Z UID:87077-1791451800-1791477000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Neonatal Simulation Day DESCRIPTION:This study day combines a morning of teaching about neonatal palliative care from clinical experts\, with an afternoon of realistic simulation scenarios using actors.  The aim is to build on existing knowledge\, skills and confidence in providing compassionate and holistic palliative care for neonates and their families. Training will take place in the Sparkle room at Shooting Star House. \nScenarios will cover communication\, especially around difficult conversations\, symptom management\, recognising dying and decision-making skills. \n  URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/neonatal-simulation-day/ LOCATION:Shooting Star House (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, The Avenue\, Hampton\, England\, TW12 3RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/neonatal simulation day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20241209T123445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T115243Z UID:79894-1791694800-1791781199@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026!\nA place to run in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon is a sought-after ticket\, with places selling out fast every year! \nThe stunning 13.1 – mile route takes runners on closed roads through four of London’s Royal Parks including Hyde Park\, Green Park\, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens and passed several well-known central London landmarks. \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 Royal Parks Half Marathon. \nCharity Places\nWe’d love to welcome you to #TeamShootingStar. The registration fee is £35 and the fundraising target is £300. \nSign up \n  \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey 5km\, 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  \nWhy join #TeamShootingStar?\nWhen you join #TeamShootingStar\, you will receive: \n\nA free Shooting Star charity running vest\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising\n\nBut most importantly\, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young person with a life-limiting condition\, or who have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re support families make every moment count. \nIt costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \n  \nGet in touch\nIf you have questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/royalparkshalfmarathon/ LOCATION:Royal Parks Half Marathon\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/12/Royal-Parks-Half-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172452Z UID:87056-1792067400-1792071000@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/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:England 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:20261109T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T170253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171513Z UID:87354-1794216600-1794227400@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning and RESPECT documentation – Study Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-hour interactive online workshop on Advance Care Planning and RESPECT documentation\, led by members of the Specialist Paediatric Palliative Care Team. \nAre you a health care professional working in paediatric or neonatal care who feels hesitant or uncertain about beginning conversations around advance care planning? \nThis workshop offers a supportive space to learn best practices – from understanding the legal and ethical principles\, to practical exercises on communication and exploration of end-of-life wishes.  This session combines subject- experts\, case-studies and discussion.  The aim is to build confidence and competence in completing ACP and RESPECT documentation correctly and sensitively. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/advance-care-planning-and-respect-documentation-study-session/2026-11-09/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/Advanced Care planning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20260202T165353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T141323Z UID:87382-1794474900-1794501000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Neonatal palliative care – working together DESCRIPTION:This study day is suitable for health and social care professionals working with neonates whose care includes elements of palliative support. The event will provide up‑to‑date insights into neonatal palliative care practices\, practical symptom management strategies\, and opportunities to learn from real case studies and hospice teams. \nProgramme Highlights: \n• Symptom management \n• Case studies from clinical practice \n• Talks and perspectives from hospice teams \n• Optional guided tour of the hospice \nWho Should Attend: \n• Health and social care professionals involved in neonatal care \n• Teams whose work includes aspects of neonatal palliative care \n• Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of best practices in this specialist area URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/neonatal-palliative-care-working-together/ LOCATION:Christopher’s (Shooting Star Children’s Hospices)\, Old Portsmouth Road\, Artington\, England\, GU3 1LP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events for healthcare professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/12/neonatal simulation day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170723Z UID:87351-1794906900-1794933000@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/2026-11-17/ LOCATION:England 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:20261119T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172453Z UID:87057-1795091400-1795095000@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/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:England 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:20261217T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20251230T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195212Z UID:87059-1797510600-1797514200@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/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:England 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:20270321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250414T130908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T151715Z UID:82239-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Junior Race DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey Junior Race!\nJoin our team for the Junior Race and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Junior Race! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey Junior Race. \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey Junior Race\, 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\nCharity Places\nRegistrations for the 2027 race have not opened yet.  \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 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/surrey-junior-race-2/ LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/surrey-junior-race.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250414T131138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T104152Z UID:82236-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey 5k DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey 5km!\nJoin our team for the Surrey 5km and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Junior Race! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey 5km. \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey 5km\, 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\nCharity Places\nRegistrations for the race have not yet opened. \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 LinkedInThis 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/surrey-5k-2/ LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/Surrey-5k-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T143818 CREATED:20250414T131334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T151642Z UID:82232-1805616000-1805634000@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:Surrey Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:Join #TeamShootingStar at the Surrey Half Marathon!\nJoin our team for the Junior Race and enjoy taking part in this picturesque route! \nTake a look at what our amazing runners thought of last years Surrey Junior Race! – Team Shooting Star shine at the Surrey Half Marathon – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices \nMake every moment count\, join #TeamShootingStar today!\n  \nHow to enter\nThere are 2 entry options for the Surrey Half Marathon. \nOwn place entry \nIf you’ve already got a place in the Surrey 5km\, 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\nCharity Places\nRegistrations for the 2027 race have not opened yet.  \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 EmailThis 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/surrey-half-marathon-2/ LOCATION:Woking Leisure Centre\, GU22 9BA CATEGORIES:Fundraising events,Running ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/Surrey-Half-Marathon-2026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR