The Be Together events are funded by the wonderful grant we have received from Global's Make Some Noise charity. The Aching Arms Be Together events are an opportunity for our community to come together. Held throughout the UK, they provide an opportunity to spend time doing activities with others who have some understanding of what you have experienced. Our past events include, football matches for Dads, picnics, camp fire and tree planting events and a sibling fun farm day. When attending an event, there is no expectation that you will discuss your story, but if you choose to, you can share it with those around you. We want you to know you are not alone, and our events can be a way of creating new memories in honour of a baby special to you. We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events, you can find out more by clicking on the events coming up box below and following us on social media.
You have enquires, you are welcome to contact Claire, our Be Together Project Lead at betogether@achingarms.co.uk.
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Come and join us for this wonderful opportunity to come together as families who have been affected by the loss of a baby.
This will be a nature-based event and will include planting a tree for your baby and a lunchtime picnic. The day will be supported by the experienced facilitators at the Wilderness Foundation UK in Chelmsford, Essex.
Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
Time: 10 am – 2 pm with a lunchtime picnic, families to bring own picnic
Location: Wilderness Foundation UK, 2 Whitbreads Business Centre, Chatham Green, Chelmsford CM3 3FE
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Find out more and join the waitlist.
Our Be Together coffee mornings are for bereaved families who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby, during pregnancy, at birth or soon after.
Come along for support and understanding in a safe and compassionate environment at our coffee mornings.
Whether you're seeking advice, friendship, or simply a listening ear, you'll find it here among fellow parents who have walked a path similar to your own. Together, we can support each other through this journey of grief.
There is no need to sign up, just come along between 11am and 12:30pm to our Aching Arms Hub.
If you have any questions about attending, please contact Sharon, who is hosting the event at shop@achingarms.co.uk
Date: Saturday 13th September 2025.
Time: 11am - 12:30pn
Location: 49 Summer Hill, Halesowen, B63 3BU.
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Future events: 18th October, 8th November, 13th December. (Saturdays)
Join us for a heartfelt Online Memory Board Workshop for Baby Loss Awareness.
In this session, you will be able to 'create your own personalised Memory Board' that can be sent as an email or shared on social media.
The session will be led by Claire and Serena. It will last 1 hour which includes a short presentation, guidance through the FREE version of Canva, a selection of templates to choose from & time to create your cards. Date and Times:
Evening Session: Thursday 25th September 2025 at 8 pm - 9 pm.
Morning Session: Friday 26th September 2025 at 10:15 am - 11:15 am.
Location: Online - Links to join the online session will be emailed you.
Register here.
Join our staff and take part in Miles in Memory at the Park Run, Brentwood, Essex.
Date: Saturday 11th October 2025
Time: 9 am
Location: Weald Country Park, South Weald, Brentwood, CM14 5QS.
Sign up to Miles in Memory here for your free T-shirt.
Come and join us for this wonderful opportunity to get together as families who have been affected by the loss of a baby.
We will be decorating lanterns for Baby Loss Awareness Week. This will be a drop-in session between 2pm and 4pm.
(We are asking for a suggested donation of £2 payable on the day.)
Then please come back and join us at the bookshop at 5pm for a short lantern walk.
Date: Saturday 11th October 2025 Time: Lantern making 2pm to 4pm The Lantern walk/parade will take place at 5pm.
Location: Chicken and Frog Bookshop, 30 Crown Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BA.
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There is no need to sign up, just pop in on the day, and we will look forward to seeing you there.
Christmas is coming and once again we have organised a Be Together Event in collaboration with Rachel from Rustic and Wild Florist.
We are so pleased to welcome Rachel, from Rustic and Wild, back following the success of last years wreath making event. It will be a lovely morning where you can enjoy making a Christmas wreath whilst meeting and chatting other bereaved parents/family members. Festive refreshments will be provided. There are 10 spaces available. We look forward to seeing you there. You will be able to dedicate a bear for free in memory of a baby/babies special to you. Unfortunately, there is limited parking out side the hub and surrounding street. The nearest car park is at the Cornbow Multi storey car park, which is only a short walk away (less than 5 mins!) which is free for 2 hours. Event Date: Saturday 15th November
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Location: 49 Summer Hill, Halesowen. B63 3BU
Sign up and find out more here. Contact: 07585769615 or betogether@achingarms.co.uk
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