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New groups and activities in Surrey

Support Group formed for Displaced Women (Asylum Seekers and Refugees)

Surrey County Council, alongside volunteers at The Holy Trinity Church in Claygate, have formed a drop-in support group for displaced women of all faiths in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

The group aims to promote conversation, practise speaking English, meeting people from the local community and signposting to local services. There are activities such as, hand massage, henna painting, crafts and refreshments available.

The group holds drop-in sessions fortnightly, from 11am to 12:30pm at Holy Trinity Church, during term-time. Children are welcome to attend.

For further information, please contact:

Upcoming Death Cafés with Brigitte Trust

The Brigitte Trust encourages honest and thoughtful conversations about death and dying over coffee and cake via their Death Cafés. Aiming to normalise conversations about death and dying by providing a safe and informal space for people to talk about any thoughts and feelings on this area.

The Death Cafés are free and open to anyone, to speak freely and without judgement. There are upcoming sessions coming up in Reigate Library, Haslemere Library and the Horton Arts centre, Epsom.

For further information or to book your place, please visit or contact:

New Art sessions with Artventure

Artventure Trust offers creative and fun visual art sessions for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs in their new studio at Gosden House School, Bramley. Sessions are held on Mondays from 9.30am to 2.30pm during school term time, starting from 15 April 2024. They offer many different art forms from drawing and painting to printmaking, textile, photography and pottery.

For further information, please contact:

Upcoming groups with Centre for Psychology

The Centre for Psychology offers a wide range of groups for people who are experiencing specific psychological distress, sometimes also associated with a long-term physical health condition. All groups are run virtually (via Zoom).

Their latest groups include:

  • Improving Self-esteem, starting 28 March
  • Coping with Worry and Low Mood, starting 18 April
  • Pain Management, starting 30 April
  • Living well with Anxiety, starting 16 May
  • Sleep Difficulties, starting 21 May

For further information or to sign up for a course please visit Centre for Psychology Courses.

Latest groups and courses from Mary Frances Trust

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) runs a range of groups and courses to support adults across Surrey. Their newest courses include:

  • Online Balancing Bipolar - starting 4 April
  • Bereavement Support Group, Walton – starting 9 April
  • Online Meditation 'You are not your Thoughts' – starting 11 April
  • Online Singing in Mind - starting 30 April

A full list of the courses and groups is available via the MFT calendar, which is now more accessible and offers the option of a talking calendar.

To attend, register with MFT online first before contacting MFT to book a place: