by Helen Tomblin | Mar 10, 2024
The 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...
by Diane Parkes | Apr 6, 2023
Author of The Bleeding Tree, Hollie Starling will be sharing an excerpt from her book and will join in a discussion The Heath Bookshop owners Claire Dawes and Catherine Gale. About The Bleeding Tree: As summer falls into autumn, Hollie Starling is hit by the...
by Diane Parkes | Feb 17, 2023
Ugly Bucket Theatre Company’s show Good Grief explores death and bereavement through a blend of clowning, physical theatre and music. The company wrote the piece as a tribute to their friend Tim who, after he was diagnosed with cancer, asked the team to create a show...
by Ali Cox | Jan 10, 2023 | Event, News, Workshop
In November 2022 we held the second of our informal Death over Drinks events at the Anjuna Lounge in Stirchley. This time we were invited to think about our funeral preferences and what we need to do to prepare for our own deaths. Sustained by tasty food and good...
by Diane Parkes | Nov 21, 2022 | News
All over the world people celebrate the Day of the Dead and we were delighted to be able to partner Itzatna Arts and Coffin Works for our very own festival this year – Food for Thought. Itzatna artists Alfredo and Sebas hail from the Yucatan in Mexico so it was truly...
