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Scotland - Dundee, Saturday 28 September 2024
Leeds, Saturday 23 November 2024
Sands Community Day- Agenda- Leeds
9.45am - 10.15 am: Welcome refreshments
Meet staff and fellow volunteers while enjoying refreshments and music.
10.15am - 11.40am: Creating connections
Opening dedication. Hearing from Clea Harmer.
A chance to connect with other volunteers and staff from Sands in a fun and relaxed way, acknowledging the value of all volunteers do.
11.40am - 11.55am: Pause to remember
Quiet time to pause and remember our precious babies, and the reason why we all contribute so passionately to the Sands community.
11.55am - 12.55pm: Lunch
Lunch & refreshments will be provided.
12.55pm - 2.15pm: Enhancing connections
Conversations with staff and fellow volunteers about Sands work, sharing practical ideas and experiences that will benefit future activities.
2.25pm - 3.15pm: Looking ahead
Taking time to consider future events and activities, building opportunities to work together to continue the wonderful work volunteers do.
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Time for reflection
Reflections for the day - what have I gained? What do I still need? Who can help? How will I move forward?
3.45pm: Close
Reading, Saturday 25 January 2025
Sands Community Day- Agenda- Leeds
9.45am - 10.15 am: Welcome refreshments
Meet staff and fellow volunteers while enjoying refreshments and music.
10.15am - 11.40am: Creating connections
Opening dedication. Hearing from Clea Harmer.
A chance to connect with other volunteers and staff from Sands in a fun and relaxed way, acknowledging the value of all volunteers do.
11.40am - 11.55am: Pause to remember
Quiet time to pause and remember our precious babies, and the reason why we all contribute so passionately to the Sands community.
11.55am - 12.55pm: Lunch
Lunch & refreshments will be provided.
12.55pm - 2.15pm: Enhancing connections
Conversations with staff and fellow volunteers about Sands work, sharing practical ideas and experiences that will benefit future activities.
2.25pm - 3.15pm: Looking ahead
Taking time to consider future events and activities, building opportunities to work together to continue the wonderful work volunteers do.
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Time for reflection
Reflections for the day - what have I gained? What do I still need? Who can help? How will I move forward?
3.45pm: Close
Birmingham, Saturday 8 February 2025
Sands Community Day- Agenda- Leeds
9.45am - 10.15 am: Welcome refreshments
Meet staff and fellow volunteers while enjoying refreshments and music.
10.15am - 11.40am: Creating connections
Opening dedication. Hearing from Clea Harmer.
A chance to connect with other volunteers and staff from Sands in a fun and relaxed way, acknowledging the value of all volunteers do.
11.40am - 11.55am: Pause to remember
Quiet time to pause and remember our precious babies, and the reason why we all contribute so passionately to the Sands community.
11.55am - 12.55pm: Lunch
Lunch & refreshments will be provided.
12.55pm - 2.15pm: Enhancing connections
Conversations with staff and fellow volunteers about Sands work, sharing practical ideas and experiences that will benefit future activities.
2.25pm - 3.15pm: Looking ahead
Taking time to consider future events and activities, building opportunities to work together to continue the wonderful work volunteers do.
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Time for reflection
Reflections for the day - what have I gained? What do I still need? Who can help? How will I move forward?
3.45pm: Close