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May 2021
Memento Mori at the Barber Institute
Memento Mori: Exploring Death & Dying Through Art Friday 14 May, 10am – 12noon. Free; online via Zoom. Artists have always explored death and dying through their art, producing both literal and metaphorical depictions of this universal human theme. Through guided looking, response and group discussion this workshop will use selected works from the Barber’s art collection to encourage reflection, questioning and conversation around death and dying. The workshop will be led by Jane Nicol, the Barber’s current Nurse in…
Find out more »In Memoriam flag display and workshop in the new chapel garden at Warstone Lane Cemetery
The Jewellery Quarter Project Team are putting up an In Memoriam flag display in the new chapel garden at Warstone Lane Cemetery, with a chance to take part by bringing a flag you have made at home (instructions available here), making a flag on site (limited spaces due to social distancing), contribute the name of a loved one to the display or view the artwork. We’ll also be giving a sneak preview of our JQ Poppy Project community tapestry so…
Find out more »Grief Gathering
This Grief Gathering is a small, free group conversation led by BrumYODO and based on the model created by Fevered Sleep. People experience grief in many different ways and some people find it harder than others to express. Fevered Sleep describe a Grief Gathering as an ‘invitation to think, talk and learn about grief, whether you have experienced it or not’. It is not intended as a support or counselling group. This gathering will be hosted by BrumYODO members Alison…
Find out more »September 2021
Death Cafe at Sun Rising Burial Ground
We are delighted to be in partnership with the team at Sun Rising Burial Ground for this Autumn Death Café. There will be free tea & cake and open conversation about death and dying in a safe and non judgemental space. Hosts will be Ali Cox, Brum YODO director and Lucy Morris, Funeral Celebrant. If it's chilly on the day please wrap up warm ad the Round house venue is open to the elements. As this is a small group…
Find out more »October 2021
Death Café at Moseley Hive
Join Anna, BrumYODO chair and Kath a local funeral celebrant at the newly imagined Moseley Hive. We'll gather, drink tea, eat cake and talk openly about death and dying. No agenda & no objectives. A space to talk and to think about living well until we die. Reserve your free spot here More info on Death Café movement here
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