Murton Park to host Christmas event for bereaved children

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 12:31 · Archive

Murton Park near York will hold a free Christmas event on 28 November for bereaved children and their families.

Murton Park near York will host a free Christmas event on Saturday, 28 November, specifically for bereaved children and the adults supporting them. The event has been organised by celebrant Fiona Brown in partnership with Talking About Loss and Murton Park, and aims to give families a chance to enjoy Christmas activities while gently remembering someone special who is no longer with them.

A total of 64 free children's places are available. Organisers are hoping to reach families who may be finding the festive season particularly difficult. Fiona Brown said that Christmas can be one of the hardest times for children coping with loss. She said the event would create 'a morning filled with Christmas magic, laughter and activities, with a gentle opportunity for children and families to remember someone special along the way'.

Families will arrive from 9am and begin their experience with a magical train ride before walking through the North Pole to meet Santa and his elves.

How it is being reported

• Christmas magic event at Murton Park to support bereaved York childrenA special Murton Park Christmas event will bring festive magic, support and remembrance to bereaved children and familiesThe Press (York) · 14 Nov, 12:00
• Christmas magic event at Murton Park to support bereaved York childrenA special Murton Park Christmas event will bring festive magic, support and remembrance to bereaved children and familiesGazette & Herald (Malton) · 14 Nov, 12:00

In this story: Murton Park · York · Fiona Brown · Talking About Loss

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