Big Aunty
Belgrade Theatre Coventry Belgrade Square, Coventry, United KingdomBelgrade Theatre Coventry brings a dark new comedy Big Aunty to the stage. Big Aunty’s dead. Her funeral’s back in Jamaica, where she returned some years ago. The children she brought up together long ago, but have lost touch and gone their separate ways, are now forced to come together again, all these years later. […]
Books to Help Children with Bereavement
The Bear Bookshop 588 Bearwood Road. Bearwood, Birmingham, United KingdomUnsure of which books are helpful for children when faced with the death of a loved one? The Bear Bookshop in Bearwood has a special presentation showcasing a range of children’s books dealing with bereavement. This will be followed by a browsing and discussion session and a psychologist from Phoenix Counselling will also be on […]
To Absent Friends
The Junction 212 High St, Harborne, BirminghamThe people we love live on in our memories long after they have died. To Absent Friends is a small informal gathering in which we tell and listen to stories of our loved ones over dinner. Bring an object – or maybe a photo - to help you share a memory and we’ll all share […]
Death over Drinks – Legal
Anjuna Lounge Hazelwell Street, Stirchley, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomAn evening to explore the legal stuff around death and dying including common misconceptions about wills and powers of attorney & how to get it right. As part of A Matter of Life and Death Festival, we will be joined by Lis Whybrow, a non practicing solicitor with over 35 years experience of making wills […]
Life and Death in Birmingham Walking Tour
St Philip's Square Colmore Row, BirminghamEager to find out about Birmingham's history? Both its dark and light sides? This Birmingham Heritage Walking Tour will take you on a stroll through the city's weird and wonderful happenings. Your host Kevin Thomas, a Birmingham-based photographer and enthusiast will lead the way. Together, you'll explore the city's last public hanging, as well as […]
