To Absent Friends | Festival 2024

Scottish International Storytelling Festival - Tree of Memory: Honouring the Elders

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:23:00 +0100

Organised by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

These events are open to the public and ticketed.

The theme for this year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival is “Bridges Between”. The festival includes four events entitled “Tree of Memory: Honouring the Elders”, at which storytellers will celebrate the memory of elders important to them, and invite attendees to honour their own absent friends.

Essence of a Memory Exhibition

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:36:00 +0100

Organised by Glasgow Life Libraries

1st – 14th November 2024

The Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

This exhibition is open to the public.

As part of this years’ To Absent Friends Festival, The Mitchell Library will be displaying the Essence of a Memory exhibition.

Wee Write Family Day Event – Helen Kellock, “Out to Sea"

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:18:00 +0100

Organised by Glasgow Life Libraries

Saturday 9th Nov 2024, 11:30am – 12.30pm

Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

This activity is open to children 4+ and their families. Please register in advance.

As part of this years’ Wee Write Family Day, part of Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children and Young People, Glasgow Libraries are hosting a session with Helen Kellock.

Remembering...

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:12:00 +0100

Organised by Inverclyde Royal Hospital Spiritual Care Department

1-7 November

Dining Room on Level B, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock

This activity is for Inverclyde Royal Hospital staff.

Following an information event held in Demystifying Death Week (around the Bereavement Charter Mark), during Absent Friends Week, in November, Inverclyde Royal Hospital are providing an information stall of what support and resources are in place for bereaved staff.

Song-writing & Recording Workshops: A Tribute to Our Friends in Music

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:51:00 +0100

Organised by SoundBite Music & Food Co.

1-7 November

SoundBite, 270A Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow G31 2UL

These workshops are open to the local community of musicians and artists.

Join us for a special week of song-writing and recording workshops from 1-7 November at our studio in Glasgow’s East End. As a social enterprise dedicated to supporting aspiring musicians and creatives, we’re hosting a project that will bring together up to 25 local musicians and artists to collaborate on a meaningful tribute to friends in the industry who have passed away in recent years.

Remembering Absent Friends and Loved Ones

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:07:00 +0100

Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Royal Alexandra Hospital chaplaincy)

1st-7th November 2024

Royal Alexandra Hospital Staff R&R Hub

These sessions are open to RAH staff.

Join us at the staff Hub from the 1st to the 7th of November, 2024, for a special event dedicated to remembering and celebrating the memories of our loved ones. This thoughtful initiative is hosted by the spiritual care team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and offers a serene and supportive space for all NHS staff to come together in reflection and connection.

Thank You for the Days

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:01:00 +0100

Organised by the NHS Lanarkshire Spiritual Care and Wellbeing team

Monday 11^th of November – Friday 15^th of November

At University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw.

These days are open to staff, patients and visitors.

“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears”.

Remembering Absent Friends and Loved Ones

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:48:00 +0100

Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Royal Alexandra Hospital chaplaincy)

1st-7th November 2024

Vale of Leven Hospital sanctuary

These sessions are open to Vale of Leven Hospital staff.

Join us at the Vale of Leven sanctuary from November 1st to November 7th, 2024, to remember and recognise our loved ones.

Remembrance Supper Evening

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:48:00 +0100

Organised by Walton Court Residents Social Club

Sunday 17th November

Walton Court, Giffnock, Glasgow

This event is for Walton Court residents

We have arranged for a social club get together on Sunday 17th November 2024 within our residents communal lounge to remember “Absent Friends”.

To Absent Friends Music Installation at St Columba’s

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:36:00 +0100

Organised by St Columba’s Hospice Care

1-7 November

St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh

This event is for the St Columba’s community.

At St Columba’s Hospice Care we acknowledge the vital role of music in our connections and aim to commemorate ‘To Absent Friends Week’ by collecting song titles and brief excerpts of lyrics which are meaningful to you and evoke memories of your loved ones.

Remembrance and Reflection

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:07:00 +0100

Organised by Rowan Alba CARDS Community

Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh

This activity is for Rowan Alba’s CARDS Community.

Rowan Alba’s Remembrance and Reflection event takes place in Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens.

Mexican Day of the Dead

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:05:00 +0100

Organised by No One Dies Alone, Wigtownshire (A listening ear project) in collaboration with Guid Grief

7th November 2024

A Listening Ear, 2 Monument View, Leswalt, Stranraer, DG9 0JJ

This event is for the Guid Grief community.

Guid Grief launched in November 2023 with a Mexican Day of the Dead which attracted 40 adults with 5 accompanying children from right across the region as far as Dumfries! Mexican food was provided as were Mexican skull cookies and butterflies. There was face painting and the film Coco for the children. A candle lighting ceremony, a remembrance tree, mindful colouring and music were also provided as well as refreshments and cakes. The hall was decorated for the occasion which ran for two hours and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
By working together with NODA, Wigtownshire we hope to open this event to more volunteers and participants and make it an annual event to celebrate absent friends, share stories and normalise death. Our community lacks bereavement support and due to its rural location, the community can struggle with isolation. By bringing our community together at such events we hope to build strong compassionate ties and encourage community members to support each other openly at times of grief.

To Absent Friends Workshop

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:01:00 +0100

Organised by the Margaret Kerr Unit, Borders General Hospital (NHS Borders)

7th November 2024

Margaret Kerr Unit, Borders General Hospital

This event is open to visitors to the Margaret Kerr Unit.

Hospital staff will be holding a workshop event in our palliative care unit on the 7^th November for ‘To Absent Friends’. There will be information stalls with resources about support and remembrance.

Rainbow Glasgaroos x To Absent Friends festival: celebrating the memories of departed friends and ancestors

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:58:00 +0100

Organised by Rainbow Glasgaroos

Thursday 7th November, 6:30-9:30pm

Glasgow

This event is open to Glasgaroos members and community by invitation.

The Rainbow Glasgaroos is an LGBTQI+ basketball group that encourages physical exercise and mental wellbeing for its 100+ members, by creating a safe and free-of-charge space for weekly basketball sessions, at the City of Glasgow College. We fight social isolation and promote feelings of belonging by being inclusive of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, abilities and fitness levels. We also develop LGBTQI+ community building by organizing social events, and inviting other local LGBTQI+ associations to our activities.

Forget Me Not Coffee Afternoon

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:54:00 +0100

Organised by Abbotsford Nursing Home

7 November

Abbotsford Nursing Home, 98 Eglinton Road, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire KA22 8NN

This event is for the Abbotsford Nursing Home community.

With thanks and the support of Absent Friends, we are able to organise a Forget Me Not Coffee Afternoon. The coffee afternoon will take place on the 7^th November at 2.30pm. Residents, staff and relatives past and present will be invited along, giving them the opportunity to reminisce about residents who are no longer with us.

HIV Quilt Workshops

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:43:00 +0100

Organised by St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral

3 sessions: 24th October, 7th November or 21st November, 10am-12:30pm

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW

This event is open to the public.

Has a loved one died due to HIV-related causes?

A celebration of life – Memorial Service

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:15:00 +0100

Organised by Burnlea House Care Home

Thursday 7 November

Burnlea House, 4 Burnlea Road, Largs

This event is for the Burnlea House community.

We felt as this was approaching the festive season – a particular nice time for remembering those who are absent and celebrating their life - colourful crystal ornaments would bring colour, joy and conversation about loving memories of each individual who lived in the Burnlea House.

The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:10:00 +0100

Organised by Glasgow Life Libraries in collaboration with Creating Conversations CIC

Thursday 7 November 2024, 5.45 - 7.30pm

Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

This event is open to the public. Please register in advance.

A Death Cafe is a safe, confidential and friendly space for people to come together and talk openly and honestly about death, dying, and making the most of our finite lives. Small groups sit around a table and conversation flows without agenda or direction. The conversation is led by the people in the group, and therefore, each session is unique.

Glasgow Southside Death Café

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:16:00 +0100

Organised by Glasgow Southside Death Club

Thursday 7th November 2024, 7.30pm-9.00pm

Finns Place, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU

This event is open to the public.

We are so thankful that we have been able to spend the last couple of years building a compassionate community that doesn’t shy away from conversations about death and dying. So come along to help us celebrate 2 years of our café which has helped countless people bust taboos and remember those we miss. Birthday cake will be available!

The Silent Run

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:11:00 +0100

Organised by Runforever SCIO in collaboration with HMPG and ACE Voices

Outside: 2nd November 2024 at Heathryburn School, Northfield, Aberdeen

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Inside: 7th November 2024 at HMPG Peterhead

The 2nd November event is open to the public. The 7th November event is for prisoners at HMPG Peterhead.

“Not a race. A ritual for remembering, with no finish line.”

To Absent Friends | Festival 2024

Scottish International Storytelling Festival - Tree of Memory: Honouring the Elders

Organised by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival

Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

These events are open to the public and ticketed.

Essence of a Memory Exhibition

Organised by Glasgow Life Libraries

1st – 14th November 2024

The Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

This exhibition is open to the public.

Wee Write Family Day Event – Helen Kellock, “Out to Sea"

Organised by Glasgow Life Libraries

Saturday 9th Nov 2024, 11:30am – 12.30pm

Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN

This activity is open to children 4+ and their families. Please register in advance.

Remembering...

Organised by Inverclyde Royal Hospital Spiritual Care Department

1-7 November

Dining Room on Level B, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock

This activity is for Inverclyde Royal Hospital staff.

Song-writing & Recording Workshops: A Tribute to Our Friends in Music

Organised by SoundBite Music & Food Co.

1-7 November

SoundBite, 270A Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow G31 2UL

These workshops are open to the local community of musicians and artists.

Remembering Absent Friends and Loved Ones

Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Royal Alexandra Hospital chaplaincy)

1st-7th November 2024

Royal Alexandra Hospital Staff R&R Hub

These sessions are open to RAH staff.

Thank You for the Days

Organised by the NHS Lanarkshire Spiritual Care and Wellbeing team

Monday 11th of November – Friday 15th of November

At University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw.

These days are open to staff, patients and visitors.

Remembering Absent Friends and Loved Ones

Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Royal Alexandra Hospital chaplaincy)

1st-7th November 2024

Vale of Leven Hospital sanctuary

These sessions are open to Vale of Leven Hospital staff.

Remembrance Supper Evening

Organised by Walton Court Residents Social Club

Sunday 17th November

Walton Court, Giffnock, Glasgow

This event is for Walton Court residents

To Absent Friends Music Installation at St Columba’s

Organised by St Columba’s Hospice Care

1-7 November

St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh

This event is for the St Columba’s community.

Remembrance and Reflection

Organised by Rowan Alba CARDS Community

Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh

This activity is for Rowan Alba’s CARDS Community.

Mexican Day of the Dead

Organised by No One Dies Alone, Wigtownshire (A listening ear project) in collaboration with Guid Grief

7th November 2024

A Listening Ear, 2 Monument View, Leswalt, Stranraer, DG9 0JJ

This event is for the Guid Grief community.

To Absent Friends Workshop

Organised by the Margaret Kerr Unit, Borders General Hospital (NHS Borders)

7th November 2024

Margaret Kerr Unit, Borders General Hospital

This event is open to visitors to the Margaret Kerr Unit.

Rainbow Glasgaroos x To Absent Friends festival: celebrating the memories of departed friends and ancestors

Organised by Rainbow Glasgaroos

Thursday 7th November, 6:30-9:30pm

Glasgow

This event is open to Glasgaroos members and community by invitation.

Forget Me Not Coffee Afternoon

Organised by Abbotsford Nursing Home

7 November

Abbotsford Nursing Home, 98 Eglinton Road, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire KA22 8NN

This event is for the Abbotsford Nursing Home community.

HIV Quilt Workshops

Organised by St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral

3 sessions: 24th October, 7th November or 21st November, 10am-12:30pm

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW

This event is open to the public.

A celebration of life – Memorial Service

Monday 11^th of November – Friday 15^th of November