Upcoming Local Events and Activities
Explore upcoming events, groups and workshops across Sheffield that focus on bereavement, grief, end of life care, death and dying. This page includes activities delivered by our programme, as well as events hosted by local organisations, community groups, and partners across the city.
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Community events and support
October
Crosspool Social Death Cafe
When: Wednesday 14 October, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Crosspool Social Sheffield, 20 Sandygate Rd, Sheffield S10 5NH
Details: A relaxed and friendly conversation about death, dying and loss.
A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, except to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. It's a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session, with interesting conversations guaranteed!
This cafe is facilitated by Lucy Gray, NCPS-accredited psychotherapist and wellbeing practitioner, and provides a welcoming space for adults to talk openly about death and dying, in order to live more fully.
Booking: Booking via Eventbrite.
Contact: lucygray.therapy@gmail.com
Babyloss Awareness Week Drop in
When: Wednesday 14 October, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Boston Arms, 676 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, Sheffield S8 0SD
Details: A private space to come to talk
Lenny's Legacy charity are hosting a a drop in a private space for anyone wanting to talk about baby and child loss in all its forms. Whether you are a bereaved parent, a friend or family member or simply a member of the community wanting to find out more then please join us. The pub is opening especially for us and can serve soft drinks and hot drinks. Come and stay for 5 mins or two hours. All welcome.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event organised by www.lennyslegacy.uk
Babyloss Awareness Week: Wave of Light Walk
When: Thursday 15th October, 6:15pm
Where: Lady Cannings Plantation, off Ringinglow Road, Sheffield S11 what3words ///leap.light.couches
Details: Join us for our annual Baby Loss Awareness Walk. Meet at 6:15pm at Lady Cannings Plantation for a short walk with torches, lighting our 2026 banner, followed by optional meet up at the Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event organised by www.lennyslegacy.uk
November and December
Grief During the Festive Season: A Peer Support Workshop
When: Wed 25th November 1pm - 2:30pm; Wed 2nd December 7 - 8:30pm; Tues 8th December 10am - 11:30am; Mon 14th December 10am - 11:30am
Where: Online via Zoom
Details: The festive season can be an especially challenging time when we’re grieving. You're not alone. Compassionate Sheffield is hosting online workshops in which we'll explore gentle ways to care for ourselves during this festive period, make space for grief, and stay connected to those we’ve lost. We are offering this workshop across four dates; please only book one date.
Facilitated by Cally Bowman (she/her) from the Compassionate Sheffield Team, a qualified therapeutic counsellor with experience delivering peer bereavement support groups.
Who: For any adult, in Sheffield, who has experienced a bereavement, at any time.
(Please note, this is for individuals experiencing grief, and not for professionals to attend in a work capacity)
Webpage: Grief During the Festive Season
Booking: Via Eventbrite on the Grief During the Festive Season webpage
Bereavement Support Group in Crystal Peaks
When: Friday 21st November 10am-11:30am
Where: The Artspace, Crystal Peaks Library, 1-3 Peak Square, Sheffield S20 7PH.
Details: A safe space and a listening ear from those who understand most awaits you at the Bereavement Peer Support Group.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event. For more information contact the Townships 1 Additional Services Helpline, open Tues – Thurs, 10am – 2pm, on 0114 2510300.
Online Grief Circle
When: Mondays 30th Nov; 7th Dec, 14th Dec and 4th Jan 10am - 12pm
Where: online via Zoom
Details: Supporting You Through Christmas After a Cancer Bereavement.
Christmas can bring mixed emotions and added challenges when you're grieving the loss of someone close.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is hosting a series of four Online Grief Circles, created for people affected by a cancer-related bereavement.
Led by Toby Oliver, an experienced therapist and grief counsellor, each session will explore a different aspect of coping with grief during the festive season, with practical suggestions and the opportunity to connect with others who understand.
Webpage: Bereavement support | Weston Park Cancer Charity
Booking: 0114 553 3330 (option 1) or email cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
2027
March
Bereavement Course
When: Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30 March 2027 10am - 12pm
Where: Cancer Support Centre, Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2SJ
Details: Our 6-week Bereavement Course is designed to support anyone affected by a cancer bereavement at any stage of loss, helping you find your own path towards healing. The course is free of charge and is available to anyone in our region who has lost a loved one to cancer.
Webpage: Bereavement Course | Weston Park Cancer Charity
Booking: 0114 553 3330 (option 1) or email cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
Monthly
Bereavement Support Group in Crystal Peaks
When: Third Friday of the Month 10am-11:30am (no meeting in December)
Where: The Artspace, Crystal Peaks Library, 1-3 Peak Square, Sheffield S20 7PH
Details: A safe space and a listening ear from those who understand most awaits you at the Bereavement Peer Support Group.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event. For more information contact the Townships 1 Additional Services Helpline, open Tues – Thurs, 10am – 2pm, on 0114 2510300.
Bereavement Friendship Group in Beighton
When: Last Monday of the Month (except bank holidays) 3:30pm-5pm:
Where: The Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton, Sheffield S20 1HE
Details: A new group offering a welcoming, confidential space for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Share, listen and find comfort alongside caring volunteers Dave and Elaine, and others who understand. Open to everyone.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event.
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Latest page update: 2/11/2026