Compassionate Sheffield events

Grief During the Festive Season: A Peer Support Workshop
The festive season can be especially hard when you’re grieving. You’re not alone.

Join us for a free online peer support workshop - a gentle, understanding space to share, listen, and explore ways to care for ourselves through this time.

When: We are offering this workshop on three dates:

· Mon 24th November – 7:00pm–8:30pm

· Weds 26th November – 10:30am–12:00pm

· Fri 5th December – 1:00pm–2:30pm

Where: Online

Details: Full details are on the event webpage at the link below.

Booking

Community events and support

Loss Cafe

Hosted by: Christ Church Stannington
What to expect: This is an opportunity to meet and talk about any loss of grief. We will have members of pastoral team available to listen to you and possibly signpost you to other help organisations. The event is being held in a church, but people of all faith or none are very welcome.
When: Saturday 15th November 2025 2.00-4.00pm drop in
Where: Held at Christ Church Stannington, no stairs and double doors to access, limited parking outside the venue, and there is a flat path to the entrance. Wheelchair accessible.
Who: The event is open to any adults who are experiencing grief/ bereavement or loneliness.
Booking: No booking required, drop in
Contact: 0114 4371071 Or email office@christchurchstannington.co.uk
Or contact us via out Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChristChurchStannington

Event: Crystal Peaks Life, Loss and Death Cafe

When: Friday 28th November 10:30am - 12pm

Where: The Art Space, Crystal Peaks Library, Sheffield, S20 7PH
Who can attend: Open to all adults

More details: This Cafe aims to create a supportive, conversational space for people to come together to explore life, loss, and death. However it is not a grief support group or a space where any formal therapy or counselling support is provided.

Free to attend. Refreshments provided.
Contact: For more information, please contact the library on 0114 293 0612.
Booking: Via the Eventbrite page.

New: Bereavement Friendship Group in Beighton

When: Last Monday of the Month, 3.30pm-5pm: Monday 24th November, 22nd December (note week change), 26th January

Where: The Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton, 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.

South Yorkshire Memorial Service 2025

An inclusive service for those bereaved by suicide, to remember and reflect, all welcome.

Hosted by: Amparo and SoBs

What to expect: Join us for a compassionate memorial event as we come together to remember and honour those died by suicide.

This gathering provides a space for healing and support, featuring heartfelt tributes, shared memories, and a candlelight ceremony.

Together, we aim to foster understanding and empathy while acknowledging the unique challenges of bereavement by suicide. Let us unite in solidarity to commemorate lives, offer comfort, and promote open conversations about mental health.

There will be light refreshments of tea, coffee, squash and biscuits available. Please feel free to bring a photo of your loved ones.

When: 11th December 2025 7pm
Where: Whiston Manorial Barn, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4HE - link to location on google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LPn21ErDaXu9iGXh8

Contact: If you require further support please contact Amparo on 0330 088 9255 or for further information please contact SoBS on 0115 944 1117.

Booking: Is encouraged but not essential via this form: http://bit.ly/3LosGTS