The Companionship Cafe on the road…. Embracing Community in 2026

In 2026, the Companionship Cafe will be on the road, visiting 3 different locations consecutively each month….
Decorating the Memorial Christmas Tree at Princess Pavilions

December 2025 – members of the Companionship Cafe gathered at the Princess Pavilions for a truly uplifting and memorable morning as we decorated our memorial Christmas tree for the annual Christmas Tree Festival.
Creating Memories at the Compassionate Cafe: A Family Gathering at Princess Pavilions

This drop-in session was a wonderful opportunity for individuals and families of all generations to come together and create meaningful memorial decorations for the Christmas Tree Festival.
Embracing the Elements: Reflections from the November TLC Course

In November, we gathered for our TLC -an enriching EOL holistic education experience that coincided with the seasonal shift; shorter days and longer nights.
Crafting Memories: October’s Compassionate Cafe and the Christmas Tree Festival

At the end of October, the Compassionate Cafe buzzed with creativity and warmth as we embarked on a heartfelt project in preparation for the Princess Pavilions Christmas Tree Festival.
Honouring Grief Through Art: Henrietta Heron at the Companionship Cafe

Recently, we had the privilege of welcoming Henrietta Heron, a talented artist and writer, to the Companionship Cafe. Henrietta’s journey through grief and loss following the death of her child, as well as a significant family bereavement, profoundly transformed her life.
Embracing the Art of Gentle Dying: Sharing Insights at the “Living Well, Caring Well, Ending Well” Conference

In September 2025, I had the honor of presenting a talk and conducting a creative art workshop at the “Living Well, Caring Well, Ending Well” conference….. find out more –
Connecting Through Compassion: Highlights from the September TLC Course

This particular TLC day was a heartfelt reminder of how meaningful conversations can lead to soulful connections and deep friendships……
Building Connections at the August Companionship Cafe

In August, our Compassionate Cafe welcomed NODAC volunteer and artist -Pam Heard, who invited participants to explore their creativity through clay and ceramics as well as mindful movement with Joanna Edge….
Conversations About Dying Wishes: Celebrating Our Project with Feast Cornwall

A project funded by FEAST Cornwall, to inspire conversations around ‘dying wishes’ by asking the question, “what matters to you?”…..