Guernsey Sands Memorial Garden Restoration Project

Guernsey Sands Memorial Garden can be found in Foulon Cemetery and is a place for reflection. The garden is currently undergoing a restoration project to revive, preserve and rejuvenate the area. Guernsey Sands are working with the States of Guernsey to finalise the work and are keen to hear from volunteers interested in helping with the final stages of the project.

Guernsey Sands Befrienders

Are you interested in becoming a Guernsey Sands Befriender and playing a vital role in offering support to bereaved families on Guernsey? Many of us know first hand how much comfort and support a Befriender can give. The reassurance of talking to someone else who has been affected by the death of a baby and who is nearby to phone or to meet is invaluable. However, befriending is an emotionally demanding role so at least one year should have elapsed since your own baby's death. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a befriender and the training involved, please contact guernseysandsbefrienders@gmail.com or call our dedicated mobile 07781 103435. More information can also be found on the Sands website - https://www.sands.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-sands/become-befriender

Guernsey Sands Committee Members

Guernsey Sands are keen to hear from volunteers that are interested in joining the committee and helping support bereaved families on Guernsey. For more information please contact Chairmain Rob Jones on guernseysands@gmail.com or call our dedicated mobile on 07781 103435.

Guernsey Sands Community Meet

7.30-9.30pm St Stephen's Community Centre Meeting Room. Guernsey Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) has a local support group who can offer emotional support and practical help if your baby has died during late pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards. Our friendly and relaxed monthly community meets are an opportunity for bereaved parents and relatives to meet with others who have been through a similar experience. We aim to meet every month, from 7.30pm-9.30pm. You are more then welcome to turn up on the day but if you wish, you can confirm your attendance by phone or email: m: 07781 103435 e: guernseysands@gmail.com

Lights of Love

7.30pm St Saviour's Church. Guernsey Sands is holding its annual Lights of Love service on Friday 1 December from 7.30pm. Location to be confirmed but please save the date. This Christmas service is for all who have been deeply touched by the death of a child, at any age or stage of the child’s life and is an opportunity to honour the loved ones no longer with us, before we celebrate Christmas. This candlelit service by Reverend Linda Le Vasseur includes Christmas carols, readings, musical entertainment, candle lighting and tag hanging in honour of your loved lost one and a few mementos of the evening followed by a light refreshment. Children are welcome This is a multi denominational service. For more information contact Guernsey Sands on guernseysands@gmail.com

Guernsey Sands AGM

2.00pm St Stephen's Community Centre Meeting Room. You are invited to our 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place on 6 August at 2.00pm at St Stephen's Community Centre Meeting Room. The purpose of the AGM will be to provide an overview of Guernsey Sands' work this last year, receive the Treasurer's Report and look at priorities for the next year. We will also elect committee members to our committee. If you are interested in the work of Guernsey Sands but do not want to join the committee, please do still come along to find out what we have been up to and our plans for the next year. COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: If you would like to be nominated for the committee you will need to be proposed and seconded by other members of Guernsey Sands using our Nomination Form. Any nominations must be emailed to our Secretary Sam Shires at at the following adddress or by email to samueljshires@gmail.com by 5pm on Sunday 30 July 2017: The Secretary Guernsey Sands Wharenui Rue du Friquet Castel Guernsey GY5 7ST VIEW/DOWNLOAD AGM NOTICE, AGENDA & NOMINATION FORM: Please click link below to access our AGM Notice, Agenda and Nomination Form - https://www.dropbox.com/s/8jcu6t12mprhwmm/Guernsey%20Sands%20-%202017%20AGM%20Notice-Nomination%20Form-Agenda.pdf?dl=0 We hope you are able to join us.