At The Alder Centre we have child bereaved volunteers, counsellors, complementary therapists and administration coordinators providing drop in and group support for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.
Drop in sessions
For more information about any of our drop in sessions, please contact [email protected]
Daily Open-Door
Access 9am – 4.30pm Space to take time out, sit and reflect supported by our team.
Cake ‘n’ Cuppa
Every Wednesday from 11am to1.30pm at the Alder Centre. For anyone affected by the death of a child. Drop in for a piece of home made cake and a cuppa, supported by our bereaved parent volunteers in our purpose built beautiful Alder Centre.
Alder’s Hidden Gems
Every Tuesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Alder Centre (during term time). Alder’s Gems is a collaboration between wellness artist Gemma Longworth and The Alder Centre. Alder’s Hidden Gems is a creative bereavement support group for children and young people who have been affected by the death of a child. It is a fun weekly get together offering a range of creative activities and workshops tailored to the children and their interests including; visual arts, crafts, music, dance, gardening, fashion and upcycling. All sessions will be aimed at children and young people between the ages of 6 and 16. Contact Gemma on [email protected]
ADAM
A Dad’s And Men’s group for those affected by the death of a child. Meeting at the Alder Centre the 4th Monday of every month from 7pm, it’s a safe space for bereaved men to come together.
SAVE
Support for anyone Affected by Violent Events. This is a monthly group to support parents and is hosted at the Alder Centre every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm.
Drop in for lunch
From 1pm to 2.30pm each Thursday, from 8th May to 12th June.
Come join us for lunch, drop in and enjoy our home made food or bring your own.
For anyone affected by a death of a child, a relaxed and safe space supported by bereaved parent volunteer.
For more information contact the Alder Centre.
Book in advance services
Yoga classes
At 12 noon each Thursday from 8th May to 12th June. Gentle, calming introduction to Yoga for any adult affected by the death of a child.
Using simple stretches and moves to support you through your grief and enhance your mental and physical wellbeing.
Supported by our child bereaved volunteers and trained staff in the beautiful surroundings of The Alder Centre.
Classes last approximately an hour. Booking advised, places allocated on a first come first served basis.
Contact the Alder Centre for further information and booking.
Wellbeing days
New dates to be confirmed
Pilates After Baby Loss
To book a block of six sessions on Wednesdays from 1pm to 2pm, book your place here.
Read more about the benefit of PilatesDrama-Based Activity Sessions
From April 25th for 8 weeks, we will be holding drama based sessions including:
- Improvisation
- Creative writing
- Devising
- Crafting
- Acting.
There will be a different theme every week, you can attend all 8 sessions or only one. For more information and to book your place, please call 0151 252 5391 or email [email protected]