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2019.
East Yorkshire farmer’s daughter sets up support group in memory of her father

East Yorkshire farmer's daughter sets up support group in memory of her father

 

An East Yorkshire farmer's daughter has set up a peer led support group following the death of her father.

 

Jacqui Gunn from Shiptonthorpe was inspired to use the legacy that her father, Christopher Munby left her to set up a support group for people to talk about loss and will host the group's first meeting on 2ndJune in Bishop Wilton, near Pocklington.

 

"Talking about Loss is a warm, friendly, supportive peer led meet up group for people to talk freely about loss and enjoy regular activities together. 

 

"It's important to point out that we're not counsellors, but we have all experienced loss. When my Dad passed away, I didn't know where to turn to find someone who could understand my grief. People avoided talking to me about him for fear of upsetting me, but I wanted to keep Dad's memory alive by talking about him.

 

"Whether you have lost a parent, sibling, child, partner or a pet, having someone to talk to who knows what you're going through is a great comfort. I want Talking about Loss to help ease the isolation and fear surrounding death and to provide a safe environment for people to share their experiences in the hope of helping both themselves and others."

 

The first meet up takes place between 10am and 3pm on Sunday, June 2ndin Bishop Wilton Village Hall. It is a wellbeing café with free refreshments and the opportunity to talk to other people who have experienced loss. The Munby family will be organising activities for children and there will be the chance to talk to representatives from some of the activities that Jacqui is exploring for the group's members, including contemporary artist, Mark Ibson; Black Beard Fieldcraft School; Fishing for Pleasure; Ey Up Vintage; Free Spirit Flowers; JB Dressmakers and Market Weighton Photography Club.  

 

"The worst thing that you can say to someone who is grieving is nothing, so please do come along and join us on 2ndJune. If you can't make it, keep an eye on our website and facebook page for details of forthcoming events and workshops." Jacqui concludes.

 

Bishop Wilton Village Hall is onWorsendale Roadand the postcode isYO42 1ST. Please e mail Jacqui onjacquigunn1060@gmail.comif you would like to come for catering purposes.

 

 

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Photograph captions:

1.  Jacqui Gunn at Bishop Wilton Village Hall Jacqui Gunn is launching Talking about Loss

2.  Jacqui and her father, Christopher Munby Jacqui Gunn and her father, Christopher Munby

 

For more information or to arrange an interview with Jacqui, please contact

Tracey Baty at three60 marketing on;

 

Direct line:01430 871360

Mobile:07971 961574

E mail:traceybaty@three60marketing.co.uk

Web:www.three60marketing.co.uk

 

Notes to editors

 

  1. For information about Talking about Loss, please visit www.talkingaboutloss.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Talking-about-Loss-689186821495950/, https://www.instagram.com/talking_about_loss/
  2. The children's activities will be run by Jacqui's brother and family - James, Carmel, Izzy and Evie Munby
  3. Jacqui is also hosting a Marie Curie giant tea party at Bishop Wilton on 22nd June and a sponsored walk in July for British Heart Foundation.
  4. The August Talking about Loss wellbeing café takes place on 10th August and will feature a visit from the Purple Pig Company's mobile farm.
  5. Other people who are interested in hosting activities, events and workshops for Take a Loss include Andrea Seaman, Wolds Wellbeing yoga and pilates; Twisted Earth ceramics; Hearing Dogs for the Deaf; Wicstun Vets and Adam Palmer who can conduct farm visits.