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SUMMARY:Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:To mark Grief Awareness Week\, on Thursday 3rd December\, the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting their pop up session at the House of Books & Friends from 10am – 12pm. \nAll are welcome to attend to learn more about bereavement and the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service. These free drop ins are open to the public\, service users and professionals. Just register for free on Eventbrite. \nThere will also be an opportunity to speak to a Bereavement Practitioner for help and support. \nEach month the topic will change so keep on eye out for information and feel free to get in touch with any questions by calling 0161 983 0902 or emailing gmicb-sal.gm.bs@nhs.net. \nFor more information visit greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk.
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SUMMARY:HOBAF Craft Club *SPECIAL GUEST*: Clare Hooper 'A Crafty Little Christmas'
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our monthly Craft Club at House of Books and Friends – a space dedicated to sharing creativity and meeting new people! For December\, we will be running a special session with author and craft conniseur\, Clare Hooper\, author of A Crafty Little Christmas: 50 Ways to Handmake the Perfect Festive Season.  \nThe event will begin at 5pm\, and last for two hours. Everyone is welcome to attend\, though we ask parents to be responsible of any children they bring as scissors and glue guns may be present. \nClare will be introducing her book\, and then leading the group through two crafts from her book\, providing all the materials needed to ensure gorgeous creations! \nTickets \nSpaces are limited\, so booking is required. A ticket-only is £5\, and can be bought here. Alternatively\, you can buy a book-and-ticket combo for £14.99 here. \nAbout the book \nFancy a festive season that’s a bit more you this year? \nA Crafty Little Christmas is your friendly guide to creating a truly magical festive season\, filled with fun DIY projects the whole family can enjoy. Led by craft and DIY influencer Clare Hooper\, this guide will help you escape the Christmas shopping madness and rediscover the joy of being at home\, making things together and building lovely new traditions. From charming paper decorations and nifty upcycled ornaments to tasty bakes and gorgeous winter green displays\, there’s something for everyone\, no matter your skill level. \nSo\, roll your sleeves up and get the glitter on the go as you prep for the festive season with all the family!
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Chapters by Candlelight: Christmas Charity Read-In
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends would like to invite you to Chapters by Candlelight\, our first charity ‘read-in’\, sponsored by gunnercooke. We will be fundraising for the charity Once Upon a Smile\, based in Greater Manchester. \nJoin us in a candle-lit bookshop for an evening of reading\, relaxing\, and supporting those in need. Get in the festive spirit with our offerings of mulled wine and minced pies. Enjoy performances from local poets\, learn about the incredible work of Once Upon a Smile\, and settle down for an hour of reading together; no screens\, no chatter\, no pressure from the outside world. Closing the night\, enjoy some festive songs from a local musician\, and letting the warm glow of the night carry you home. \nTickets are £5 each\, which goes straight to our chosen charity\, as well as any donations made throughout the night at our designated donation points. Tickets can be bought here. \nAbout the charity \nOnce Upon a Smile is a children’s bereavement charity providing practical and emotional support to bereaved families to enable them to adjust to a new life without their loved one.\nBased in Sidley House\, Trafford\, Greater Manchester. A dedicated children’s bereavement centre with ten dedicated support rooms\, designed by children of Once Upon a Smile\, these rooms include a chill out room\, baking room\, arts & craft room\, Lego room\, music room\, young person support room and a cinema/games room.
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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