by Helen Tomblin | Mar 18, 2024
On the evening of Wednesday May 8th, Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme and BrumYODO will be hosting ‘To Absent Friends’. A small informal gathering where you can share stories of loved ones who have died, over a drink and a meal. Bring an object...
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 Anna Lock | Sep 5, 2022
We want to highlight this event at Birmingham Literature Festival as our friend Kathryn Mannix is making her second appearance at the Birmingham Literature festival. When a friend or relative shares something shocking – a bereavement, a diagnosis, a loss – it can be...
by Anna Lock | Jul 11, 2021 | News, Story
Schoolchildren and elderly residents came together in a unique craft and writing project which helped the youngsters gain insight into the lives of older people. The project was inspired by the artwork In Memoriam by Luke Jerram, an outdoors installation comprising...
by Anna Lock | May 3, 2021
On Sunday 9th May 11am – 4pm, join BrumYODO and artist Margaret Murray in the grounds of Aston Hall and make your own personal, handheld flag inspired by In Memoriam. The flag-making activity is free to take part in and all materials will be provided. On the day...
