Support Meetings

We are a support group providing an opportunity for bereaved parents to share their experiences of baby loss with other bereaved parents. As a group we hold 3 monthly meeting in Aylesford, Barnehurst and Canterbury .   

Barnehurst meeting

The Maxim Room,                         
St Martin's Church,
Erith road,
Barnehurst,
Bexleyheath
DA7 6LE.

This meeting is held from 7.30-9.30pm on the first Thursday of every month. 

 3rd May, 7th Jun, 5th July, 2nd Aug, 6th Sept, 4th Oct, 1st Nov, 6th Dec.

Aylesford Meeting

This meeting is held from 7.45pm -9.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month excluding December.

24th April, 22nd May,  26th June, 24th July, 28th Aug, 25th Sept, 23rd Oct, 27th Nov. 

Canterbury South Meeting

The Small Hall,

Chartham Village Hall,

Station Road,

Chartham,

Nr. Canterbury, 

CT4 7HX

The first meeting of this group will be held on the 9th April, and then on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7.45pm - 9.30pm.

14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September, 8th October, 12th November, 10th December.

 

- All meetings are free of charge however, a collection tin is always available for donations!

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More Support 

 

Local Telephone support and information-

07951 454682   Barnehurst

07530 363302   Aylesford

07547  195791      Canterbury South

 

020 7436 5881  National Sands helpline

Your call will be welcome and you will only talk to someone who has, like you, experienced the death of a baby before, during or after birth. Sometimes we may be unable to answer your call immediately, but please leave a message and we will call back as soon as we can. We are unable to reply to calls unless a message has been left. if you feel more comfortable texting, that is fine. 

Email support -

sandskent@googlemail.com

We try to answer e-mails as quickly as possible, but there may be times when it takes a few days to reply. Please bear with us, we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Information -

We provide access to Sands publications and books; these are available to borrow, subject to availability.  

Befriending -

The unique understanding of a shared experience.

Future pregnancies -

This can be a very stressful time, and we offer support to help parents though this. 

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National Sands Forum

http://www.forum.sandsforum.org

National Sands helpline  -  020 7436 5881