Stroud Gentle Grief Walks - April

**A monthly shared nature walk for people living with grief or loss, whether recent or long ago, without needing to explain. **

Join us for a morning of companionship and connection.

These monthly nature walks rotate between three beautiful spots around Stroud: Standish Wood/Haresfield Beacon, canal towpath/river Frome, and Rodborough Common.

For thousands of years, in times of grief and change, people have turned to walking with one another and nature. For our April walk, we'll walk at a relaxed pace together in the beautiful Standish Wood, hopefully in time for the bluebells. Come exactly as you are. Walk together.

• The walk will take us about 60 minutes along paths in the woodland, finishing where we started for chats and a hot drink. Exact meeting place will be shared after booking.
• There will be space to walk in conversation or quietly - whichever feels best for you.

Grief can arise from different kinds of loss or longing, such as a death, ending of a relationship, miscarriage, loss of health, life transition, uncertainty and crisis in the world, or not receiving what you deserve. Whatever you're experiencing, you're welcome to join us.

Led by Veronica, Grief & Loss Practitioner (www.veronicafrances.co.uk).

Practical details:

Your first walk is free (please select free ticket).

Subsequently, each walk costs £10 standard / £5 concession (for unwaged participants). Contributions go towards planning, facilitation and sustaining these grief walks. Please note, tickets are non-refundable.

• This is a gently guided group walk with nature, not therapy or counselling
• We'll walk for approx. 60 mins / 3.3km or 2 miles. Small inclines, no steep hills.
• Bring your favourite cup for a drink at the end! There will be herbal tea provided
• Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear
• Kindly note that dogs are not permitted, except assistance dogs, to support a calm and intentional space for the group

Get in touch if you have any questions: hello.veronicafrances@gmail.com

I look forward to walking with you.

With warmth,

Veronica