In light of the recent tragedy in Brimscombe and the emotional impact this could and will have on children in school, please find below some information for supporting conversations with children.
Local venues providing support:
- Holy Trinity Church, Minhinhampton
On Monday 5 January, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, will be open for members of the community to come and light a candle, write a prayer or message, or simply sit quietly. A prayer tree will be available for those who wish to use it. Holy Trinity Church is also open daily.
- Holy Trinity Church, Brimscombe
open daily, for people who may wish to come together and pray or just be with others. Hours on their website: https://brimscombechurch.org.uk
- The Sanctuary, Brimscombe Mill
open from 2pm to 8pm over the coming days.
Winston’s Wish Website – A Gloucestershire based charity providing bereavement support for children and those supporting children.
Help is also available from the Red Cross by calling 0808 196 3651 between 10am and 8pm (Mondays and Thursdays) and 10am to 5pm (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Winston’s Wish – A Child’s Grief (PDF) Winston’s Wish – A Child’s Grief (web link) Winston’s Wish – Never Too Young To Grieve (PDF) Winston’s Wish – Never Too Young To Grieve (web link) Winston’s Wish – Grief Galaxy, black hole of shock (printable PDF) Winston’s Wish – Grief Galaxy, black hole of shock (web link to printable resources) Winston’s Wish – Grief Galaxy, when my person died (printable PDF) Winston’s Wish – Grief Galaxy, when my person died (web link to printable resources)