Baby Loss Awareness Week Events

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Venue
Time
Organiser
Venue
Cardiff
Thornhill Crematorium in the Wenault Chapel
Time
18:45 - 19:15
15 October 2019
Organiser
Cardiff & Nepwort Sands
Venue
Chesterfield
Women's Health Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield. S44 5BL
Time
18:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Sheryl Bannister
sherylbannister@nhs.net
Venue
Chichester
Main Entrance - St.Richard's Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6SE
Time
19:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Janice White - Labour Ward Coordinator
janice.white@wsht.nhs.uk
Venue
Edinburgh
The Sanctuary St Catherine's Argyle 61-63 Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1TY
Time
18:15 - 19:15
15 October 2019
Organiser
SiMBA
https://www.simbacharity.org.uk/support/awareness-events-in-your-area/wave-of-light-15th-october-edinburgh/
Venue
Exeter
Chaplaincy Centre, RDE Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. EX2 5DW
Time
17:00 - 19:30
15 October 2019
Organiser
Simon Harrison
simon.harrison2@nhs.net
Venue
Falkirk
The Kelpies Plaza, The Helix Park, Falkirk. FK2 7ZT
Time
18:30 - 20:30
15 October 2019
Organiser
Sands Scotland
https://www.facebook.com/events/558889291338449
Venue
Glasgow
The Memorial Chapel, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Chapel Corridor (South), West Quadrangle, Glasgow. G12 8QQ
Time
18:15 - 19:15
15 October 2019
Organiser
SiMBA
https://www.simbacharity.org.uk/support/awareness-events-in-your-area/wave-of-light-15th-october-glasgow/
Venue
Hexham
Hexham Abbey
Time
19:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Open during Wave of Light for candle lighting and quiet reflection
Venue
Inverness
Inverness Cathedral 9-11 Kenneth Street Inverness IV3 5NR
Time
18:15 - 19:30
15 October 2019
Organiser
SiMBA
https://www.simbacharity.org.uk/support/awareness-events-in-your-area/simbas-wave-of-light-15th-october-inverness/
Venue
Leeds
St James Hospital, Gledhow Wing, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF
Time
19:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Tracy Campey
Tracy.campey@nhs.net
Venue
London
London Fields West Side, London E8 3EU
Time
19:00 - 21:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Justine Henry
justinehenry291@icloud.com
Venue
Plymouth
Little Haven Memorial Garden-Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Time
18:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Little Things & Co
info@ltandco.org
Venue
Rochester
Making Miracles Baby Memorial Garden Borstal Road Rochester Kent
Time
18:45 - 19:45
15 October 2019
Organiser
Making Miracles
kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk
Venue
Southampton
Shirley Warren Action Church, 117 Warren Crescent, Southampton. SO16 6AY
Time
19:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Andrew McHugh
andy@swac.org.uk
Venue
Stornoway
The Ballroom, Cabarfeidh Hotel, Manor Park, Perceval Road South, Stornoway. HS1 2EU
Time
18:30 - 19:15
15 October 2019
Organiser
SiMBA
https://www.simbacharity.org.uk/support/awareness-events-in-your-area/simbas-wave-of-light-15th-october-stornoway/
Venue
Sunderland
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Time
18:00 -
15 October 2019
Organiser
4Louis
Venue
Witham
St Nicolas Church, Chipping Hill, Witham. Essex. CM8 2JS
Time
18:30 - 19:05
15 October 2019
Organiser
Team at St Nic's
stnicsparish@live.co.uk
Venue
Worthing
Main Entrance - Worthing Hospital, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2DH
Time
19:00 - 20:00
15 October 2019
Organiser
Naomh Stanford - Specialist Midwife in Bereavement Services
naomh.stanford@wsht.nhs.uk

Online Wave of Light Events 15 October

Organiser
Date/Time
Web Address
Organiser
Guernsey Sands
guernseysands@gmail.com
Date/Time
15 October 2019
19:00 - 20:00
Web Address
Guernsey Sands Facebook Community Group
Guernsey Sands hold their very own online Wave of Light event in their closed Guernsey Sands Facebook Community Group for those based in Guernsey, or with a link to the island, who wish to take part in this global event but from the comfort of their home with a supportive group. Search 'Guernsey Sands Community' on Facebook and if already a member go to 'events', if not please request to be a member to access the event.

Remembrance Events

Venue
Date/Time
Organiser
Venue
Chingford
St. Peter and Paul’s Church, The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7EN
Date/Time
13 October 2019
15:00 -
Organiser
Service to Remember babies and children lost
yvettewoodhouse@me.com
Venue
Coventry
Coventry Cathedral
Date/Time
13 October 2019
14:00 -
Organiser
A short service of remembrance during Baby Loss Awareness Week
kathryn.fleming@coventrycathedral.org.uk
Venue
Cumnock
Co-op Funeralcare, 44 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock. KA18 1BY
Date/Time
12 October 2019
Organiser
Baby Memorial Service
gillian.patrick@letsco-operate.com
Venue
Exeter
RDE Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. EX2 5DW
Date/Time
12 October 2019
11:00 - 13:00
Organiser
Baby Memorial Service at site of proposed remembrance garden
simon.harrison2@nhs.net
Venue
Guildford
Chilworth Manor, Half Penny Lane, Chilworth, Guidlford. Surrey. GU4 8NN
Date/Time
13 October 2019
17:30 - 21:00
Organiser
Surrey Sands Wave of Light
surrey@sands.org.uk
Venue
Hessle
The Country Park Inn, Hessle, East Yorkshire.
Date/Time
13 October 2019
19:00 - 21:00
Organiser
Hull and East Yorkshire Sands Shine a Light for You
Venue
Martlesham Heath
St Michael and All Angels Church, The Drift, Martlesham Heath. IP5 3PL
Date/Time
13 October 2019
15:00 - 17:30
Organiser
Ipswich Baby Bereavement Group Remembering Precious Babies Service
ipswichbabybereavement@gmail.com
Venue
Mersey
Seacombe Ferry, Seacombe, Wallasey. CH44 6NR
Date/Time
15 October 2019
16:00 - 17:30
Organiser
Baby Loss Awareness Memorial Release
Venue
Newport
St Julian's Methodist Church, Newport
Date/Time
13 October 2019
14:30 -
Organiser
Ffion's Gift
SarahEllen88@hotmail.co.uk
Venue
Skegness
St Matthew’s Church, Lumley Avenue, Skegness
Date/Time
13 October 2019
19:00 - 20:00
Organiser
Remembering the loss of baby hopes and dreams
Revmichelle@sky.com
Venue
Tamworth
Church of St Editha, St Editha's Close, Tamworth. B79 7DA
Date/Time
11 October 2019
18:00
Organiser
Short service of remembrance
mattnruthhaywood@hotmail.co.uk

Ribbon Remembrance Displays

Venue
Date/Time
Details
Venue
Clacton
Memorial Gardens, Nearby Pier, Marine Parade W, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1RH
Date/Time
9 - 15 October 2019
Pink & Blue ribbons are available from Tendring District Council, Reception or Clacton Library.
Details
Baby Loss Awareness Remembrance Ribbon Display
maria.gormley@sands.org.uk
Venue
Cumnock
Co-op Funeralcare, 44 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock. KA18 1BY
Date/Time
9 - 15 October 2019
Details
Ribbon Display and Memorial Tree
gillian.patrick@letsco-operate.com
Venue
Dunfermline
Carnegie Leisure Centre, Pilmuir St, Dunfermline
Date/Time
9 - 15 October 2019
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display
Venue
Northampton
Tesco Mereway
Date/Time
11 October 2019
11:00 - 13:00
Details
Baby Loss Awareness Week stand
Venue
Scarborough
Co-op Funeralcare, 77-79 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough. YO12 7QU
Date/Time
4 - 16 October 2019
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display
surrey@sands.org.uk
Venue
Strang, Isle of Man
Nobles Hospital, Strang. Isle of Man. IM4 4AJ
Date/Time
9 October 2019
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display
Display of information and sign post to charities Chance to take a tea light
Venue
Tamworth
Church of St Editha, St Editha's Close, Tamworth. B79 7DA
Date/Time
9 - 15 October 2019
Various times each day
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display
mattnruthhaywood@hotmail.co.uk
Venue
Witney
Windrush Medical Practice, Welch Way, Witney. Oxfordshire
Date/Time
9 October 2019
09:00 - 15:00
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display

Fundraising and Other Events

Venue
Date/Time
Details
Venue
Brighton
3 Madeira Drive, Brighton. BN2 1PS
Date/Time
13/14 October 2019
14:00 - 02:00
Details
Music Event with various dj's and artists through the day into the late evening/morning, all in Aid of baby loss awareness week which all profits from entry and raised funds will go towards the charity.
rena1980lds@outlook.com
Venue
Bury
Bolton Road Methodist Church, Sports Hall, Bury. BL8
Date/Time
12 October 2019
12:00 - 17:00
Details
Autumn Fair - in memory of Baby Boy Wall
fundraising4babywall@gmail.com
Venue
Cumnock
Co-op Funeralcare, 44 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock. KA18 1BY
Date/Time
28 September 2019
Details
5k Sponsored Walk
gillian.patrick@letsco-operate.com
Venue
Dunfermline
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Date/Time
12 October 2019
19:30 - 21:30
Details
Concert
All profits from the concert will be split equally between Tommy's and The Miscarriage Association charities.
Venue
Kettering
Corn Market Hall, 42 London Road, Kettering. Northamptonshire. NN15 7QA
Date/Time
11 October 2019
19:00 - 23:00
Details
Charity B.A.S.H
chloeturner450@yahoo.com
Venue
Letchworth
Letchworth County Cup Football Ground, County Ground, Baldock Road, Letchworth
Date/Time
13 October 2019
11:00 - 17:00
Details
#Nine4Norah Celebration Day
rossconiam@gmail.com
Venue
Liverpool
Riversdale Police Club, The Pavilion, Riversdale Road, Liverpool. L19 3QN
Date/Time
13 October 2019
10:00 - 11:00
Details
MAMAthon 5km Fun Run for Baby Loss Awareness Week
dom@mamaacademy.org.uk
Venue
Rotherham
Clifton Park, Doncaster Road, Rotherham. S65 2BH
Date/Time
12 October 2019
10:00 - 12:00
Details
Esmai's Memory Walk
zoegreen06@hotmail.co.uk
Venue
Tamworth
Church of St Editha, St Editha's Close, Tamworth. B79 7DA
Date/Time
9 - 15 October 2019
Various times each day
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display
mattnruthhaywood@hotmail.co.uk
Venue
Witney
Windrush Medical Practice, Welch Way, Witney. Oxfordshire
Date/Time
9 October 2019
09:00 - 15:00
Details
Ribbon of Remembrance Display