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Summer Holidays on a budget: Advice from WAY members

Advice, Blog
Are you looking for things to do in the summer holidays that won’t break the bank? Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing some money-saving ideas to help you make the most of the summer months without worrying about the cost. I was a teacher when my children ...
Youth Ambassador Alfie Watts from the BBC TV show, Race Across the World

Meet our newest Ambassador – Alfie Watts!

Blog, News, Press Releases
Winston’s Wish is delighted to be welcoming its newest Ambassador, Alfie Watts. Many will recognise Alfie as the recent star of the BBC hit series Race Across the World where he revealed his own personal story of childhood bereavement during an especially poignant moment during his race to the finish ...
Nick with his wife and son

A letter for Winston’s Wish

Fundraising, Stories
Written by Winston’s Wish supporter, NickIt was nearly 47 years ago, as a 19-year-old, when my life was turned upside down. At around 4 am, a knock on my door, and two oversized policemen squeezed into my room. After suggesting I sit down, they told me, without much further softening of what was to ...
A smiling man stands by blossom trees holding his two young children in his arms.

How to talk to children about death

Advice
Grief, death, and dying are all things no one wants to talk about, but we do. - Grace, Youth Trustee, 23 (bereaved at age 8)  Bringing up the topic of death with children and young people is really important. Lots of adults find this uncomfortable when talking to other adults, and ...
Father's Day image with the word Dad displayed next to presents on a neutral background

Navigating Father’s Day: tips from widowed parents

Advice, Blog
Father's Day can be especially difficult for families who have lost their dad or another special male role model in their life. It can be difficult to avoid Father's Day with adverts and social media posts being a constant reminder that your dad is no longer here. Our Full Circle partners ...
Woman doing yoga in her home

WAY members share tips for Stress Awareness Month

Advice, Blog
As part of Stress Awareness Month our Full Circle partners at the peer support charity WAY Widowed and Young have some advice from their members about how they manage their stress: The biggest challenge is that you lose your biggest support when you lose your spouse so having some WAY (or ...
how can exam season impact a grieving young person. Image featuring a young girl sitting an exam

How can exam season impact grieving young people?

Advice
Any milestone or significant life event, such as exam results day, can trigger a wave of grief and lots of different emotions. During studying, bereaved young people may feel distracted or overwhelmed trying to balance revision and grieving. It’s important to try and have conversations about how they are feeling ...
Family of three together on a country path

WAY members share how they cope at Easter

Advice, Blog
Holidays such as Easter can be especially difficult for families who have lost someone special in their life. With so many people sharing their happy moments it can be difficult to avoid the holidays and it can be a constant reminder that your loved one is no longer here. Our Full ...
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