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Something To Hang On To | A Grief Gang Christmas Event
Christmas can feel heavy when someone's missing. Trust me, if there’s any group of people who get that, it’s us.
The lights, the songs, the empty chair at the table, the traditions. Everything can be a painful reminder of what once was.
This year, the Grief Gang community is coming together to hold that, to honour it. Something to Hang On To is an evening of remembrance, connection and making, in a room full of people who just get it. You'll create your own memory bauble in honour of your person, something to hang on your tree this Christmas and every one after.
Come as you are, grief and all, and leave with something beautiful. Made by you, lovingly.
The Details
Date: Friday 11th December.
Time: 7:30-10pm GMT
Location: The Hearth, Queen’s Park, London.
Capacity: 30 tickets available
Ticket prices:
Grief Gang Members: £25 with your member code. Members get first access from Friday 2nd October. You'll find your code on the membership platform homepage and in your member emails.
Early bird (until 26th October)- £30 - use code EARLYBIRD at checkout
Standard (from 27th October)- £35
Funded spaces: we have two free places for anyone who'd love to come but can't afford a ticket right now. Email thegriefgang@gmail.com with the subject line "Christmas Event Funded space". There's no need or requirement to explain. Request by Friday 6th November.
The evening
Arrive and settle in. Grab a drink from the bar and find a seat!
A moment of remembrance. A gentle space to bring your person into the room, sharing their name only if you'd like to.
Write to them. A note to your person to seal inside your bauble.
Make your bauble. Fill it, decorate it and make it theirs.
Share together. A moment to share our creations, if you'd like to.
What's included
A glass memory bauble to make in honour of your person.
Everything you need to fill it and decorate the outside, including filling materials, paint pens, ribbons, stickers and more
A bag to carry your bauble home safely
A short guide to get you started
Festive treats such as mince pies, biscuits and other festive yumminess (I’ll send a google form round nearer the time to get some of your orders in for snacks!)
Drinks are available to buy from The Hearth's bar.
Make it yours: you're welcome to bring anything you'd like to add to your bauble. That could be a small photo of your person, a printout of their handwriting, a favourite lyric or quote, or anything else that reminds you of them. Small sizes work best: around 5cm, to fit inside or stick onto the glass. We’ll get clearer on dimensions closer to the time.
Practical information
Getting there: The Hearth, Queen’s Park, London. Nearest tube station is Queen’s Park.
Accessibility: The event space is on the ground floor. Please let us know about any access needs.
Dietary needs: Nearer the time, we'll send a Google Form for you to choose your snacks and share any dietary or allergy requirements.
Photos: we'll take a few photos on the night. If you'd rather not be in them, just tell us when you arrive.
FAQs
Do I need to be crafty?
Not at all. Everything is designed to be easy and beautiful, whatever your skill level!
Can I come on my own?
Yes, and many people do. You'll be welcomed in the moment you arrive.
Can I bring a friend?
Of course. They just need their own ticket.
What if it gets emotional?
It might, and that's okay. There's no pressure to share, and there'll be a quiet space if you need a breather. Our team will be around if you'd like someone to talk to.
What should I bring?
Just yourself! If you'd like, bring a small photo, printout or keepsake to add to your bauble (see "Make it yours" above).
Can I get a refund?
Plans change, and we understand! Here's how it works:
Cancel by Friday 27th November: full refund
Cancel between 28th November and 4th December: 50% refund
From 5th December: we're unable to offer a refund, as materials and numbers will be confirmed and purchased by this point.
Can't make it? You're always welcome to transfer your place to a friend, free of charge, up to 48 hours before the event. Just email us their name. If we ever need to cancel the event, you'll receive a full refund.
To cancel or transfer, email thegriefgang@gmail.com
About your host
Amber Jeffrey is the founder of The Grief Gang, a community for people navigating loss built on the belief that grief is easier to carry when it's shared. Amber is no stranger to curating and hosting events for the community, both online and in person, and she can't wait to welcome familiar and new faces to this one.
Christmas can feel heavy when someone's missing. Trust me, if there’s any group of people who get that, it’s us.
The lights, the songs, the empty chair at the table, the traditions. Everything can be a painful reminder of what once was.
This year, the Grief Gang community is coming together to hold that, to honour it. Something to Hang On To is an evening of remembrance, connection and making, in a room full of people who just get it. You'll create your own memory bauble in honour of your person, something to hang on your tree this Christmas and every one after.
Come as you are, grief and all, and leave with something beautiful. Made by you, lovingly.
The Details
Date: Friday 11th December.
Time: 7:30-10pm GMT
Location: The Hearth, Queen’s Park, London.
Capacity: 30 tickets available
Ticket prices:
Grief Gang Members: £25 with your member code. Members get first access from Friday 2nd October. You'll find your code on the membership platform homepage and in your member emails.
Early bird (until 26th October)- £30 - use code EARLYBIRD at checkout
Standard (from 27th October)- £35
Funded spaces: we have two free places for anyone who'd love to come but can't afford a ticket right now. Email thegriefgang@gmail.com with the subject line "Christmas Event Funded space". There's no need or requirement to explain. Request by Friday 6th November.
The evening
Arrive and settle in. Grab a drink from the bar and find a seat!
A moment of remembrance. A gentle space to bring your person into the room, sharing their name only if you'd like to.
Write to them. A note to your person to seal inside your bauble.
Make your bauble. Fill it, decorate it and make it theirs.
Share together. A moment to share our creations, if you'd like to.
What's included
A glass memory bauble to make in honour of your person.
Everything you need to fill it and decorate the outside, including filling materials, paint pens, ribbons, stickers and more
A bag to carry your bauble home safely
A short guide to get you started
Festive treats such as mince pies, biscuits and other festive yumminess (I’ll send a google form round nearer the time to get some of your orders in for snacks!)
Drinks are available to buy from The Hearth's bar.
Make it yours: you're welcome to bring anything you'd like to add to your bauble. That could be a small photo of your person, a printout of their handwriting, a favourite lyric or quote, or anything else that reminds you of them. Small sizes work best: around 5cm, to fit inside or stick onto the glass. We’ll get clearer on dimensions closer to the time.
Practical information
Getting there: The Hearth, Queen’s Park, London. Nearest tube station is Queen’s Park.
Accessibility: The event space is on the ground floor. Please let us know about any access needs.
Dietary needs: Nearer the time, we'll send a Google Form for you to choose your snacks and share any dietary or allergy requirements.
Photos: we'll take a few photos on the night. If you'd rather not be in them, just tell us when you arrive.
FAQs
Do I need to be crafty?
Not at all. Everything is designed to be easy and beautiful, whatever your skill level!
Can I come on my own?
Yes, and many people do. You'll be welcomed in the moment you arrive.
Can I bring a friend?
Of course. They just need their own ticket.
What if it gets emotional?
It might, and that's okay. There's no pressure to share, and there'll be a quiet space if you need a breather. Our team will be around if you'd like someone to talk to.
What should I bring?
Just yourself! If you'd like, bring a small photo, printout or keepsake to add to your bauble (see "Make it yours" above).
Can I get a refund?
Plans change, and we understand! Here's how it works:
Cancel by Friday 27th November: full refund
Cancel between 28th November and 4th December: 50% refund
From 5th December: we're unable to offer a refund, as materials and numbers will be confirmed and purchased by this point.
Can't make it? You're always welcome to transfer your place to a friend, free of charge, up to 48 hours before the event. Just email us their name. If we ever need to cancel the event, you'll receive a full refund.
To cancel or transfer, email thegriefgang@gmail.com
About your host
Amber Jeffrey is the founder of The Grief Gang, a community for people navigating loss built on the belief that grief is easier to carry when it's shared. Amber is no stranger to curating and hosting events for the community, both online and in person, and she can't wait to welcome familiar and new faces to this one.