Group launched to help people who have lost a loved one in Derby announces move to a new venue in 2018

Posted by rob smyth | Published: 19/12/2017


A group launched to offer help, friendship and support to those who have lost a loved one has revealed that is moving to a new venue to cope with demand.

The Forget Me Not bereavement group was launched at Sinfin Funeral Home, in Derby, to bring people together from similar walks of life who have lost someone, to talk about their loss but also to socialise and create lasting friendships.

The group was such a success that Central England Co-operative Funeralcare decided to roll-out the concept to Funeral Homes across the 16 counties in which it trades ranging from Birmingham to Norfolk.

Now, one year on from the first meeting, the group is set to move from its current home in Sinfin Library to the nearby Community Lounge to cope with a rise in members.

Sinfin Funeral Director Kate Spencer said: “The group is not just a bereavement group. It is something more. It allows people who have experienced similar things to come together and speak about their grief if they want to, but also to talk about anything else ranging from subjects such as decorating and Christmas all while enjoying tea and a biscuit.

“It is an informal group that anyone can come along to. It is also the kind of group where you can come as and when you need it. We will always be here for those that need us.

“One year on from the launch we have more than doubled the number of members of the group and are now moving home to accommodate additional members.

 “I think the group has helped make a difference for all those who have been coming along and I am proud of being able to give something back to those who are going through difficult periods in their lives.”

The group will now be held fortnightly at The Community Lounge, Heath Court, Grampian Way, Derby. The first meeting at the new venue will be Thursday, 4 January.

The group meets from 10am and more information is available by calling 01332 271088 or by just heading along to one of the meetings.

Find out more about Kate and the Forgot Me Not group by watching a specially created film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-HAdsBiYuA

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About Central England Co-operative

Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK. It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with projected gross sales of £927million for 2016/17. The Society’s principal areas of activity are food, funeral services, and property. The company’s funeral business consists of over 120 funeral homes across 16 counties, 10 florists, masonry production and administration, Bretby Crematorium and Terry Smiths coffin factory.

 

Central England Co-operative has more than 430 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.  The Society has an ambitious food store and funeral home development programme for 2017.

 

Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility.  It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence.  The Society supports a number of charities including Dementia UK and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.

 

Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.

Find out how to become a Central England Co-operative member by calling 0800 0501 601, emailing members@centralengland.coop or visiting https://www.members.coop

 

For more information visit www.centralengland.coop, follow Central England Co-operative on Twitter: @mycoopfood, @mycooplife and on Facebook: facebook.com/centralenglandcooperative

 

Rob Smyth at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140

 

Email – publicrelations@centralengland.coop