Festival 2026

Café of Reminiscence

Organised by Fleur Hoole, Life Celebrant

Wednesday 4th November 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

The Hollies Community Hub, 183 High Street, Musselburgh EH21 7DE

The event will be held in a fully accessible downstairs venue.

This event is free and open to the public. No booking required.

Join us for a warm and welcoming Café of Reminiscence, a gentle gathering where people can come together to remember, celebrate and share stories of loved ones who are no longer with us. If you have one, feel free to bring along a photograph or treasured keepsake connected to a loved one you’d like to remember.

Over tea, coffee and biscuits, we’ll gather in a relaxed and friendly space where people can chat, connect and enjoy each other’s company. There’s no right or wrong way to take part. Whether you’d like to share a few thoughts, listen to others, or simply be there, you’ll be made very welcome.

Rather than focusing on grief itself, the gathering offers an opportunity to remember loved ones, reflect on special moments and feel supported by others who understand. To help things get started, we’ll have a Conversation Menu featuring gentle prompts and questions, while leaving plenty of room for conversations to unfold naturally and go wherever they lead.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Find out more about Fleur on her website, or Facebook.
See what the The Hollies Community Hub has to offer on Facebook.

With thanks to Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief for supporting this To Absent Friends event through a small grant.