It might sound grim but the Blue Lotus Death Cafe could be just what people need at the worst time of their lives. To be held on the first and third Friday of every month at the Angel Community Centre, off Chapel Street, with the first meeting on Friday 2nd September, it is not for those who have been bereaved but for people who have been given their life expectancy and want to share their feelings with others.
"It is the first group in the Salford/Manchester area for people whom have been give the dreadful news of having a terminal illness" explains founder, Mandi Weston "As we all know, people tend to brush the subject under the carpet. It's for the people who have to deal with the news and maybe want, or need to speak about it.
"They 'want' to discuss what they wishes are, what their fears are, or even maybe just have a laugh about what the future has dealt them" she adds "We all shy away from the subject until it's too late. So, this is a group for people who want to come together and maybe have a 'to do' list or just talk about their fears with people that are in the same situation. It is not a bereavement group, it's an informal group where people can have a chat, a cup of tea and a piece of cake; and, maybe even in the future, organise meals, or drinks out."
Blue Lotus Death Cafe
Friday 2nd September
3pm - 4:30pm
The Angel Community Cafe
Angel Community Centre
1 St. Philip's Place
M3 6AF
All donations go towards refreshments
To discuss the Cafe or find out more information email Mandi at bluelotustherapy@hotmail.com
Also see the Facebook page Blue Lotus Death Cafe
Death Cafes are held in 33 countries around the world as well as around the UK – for more information see www.deathcafe.com
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