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Events & Meetings

Take a look at our calendar of upcoming events and meetups. 

Welcome if you’re here from Chapter 2 – we’ve brought our events under our CIC, The Widowed Collective, so we can better support and strengthen our community together.

  • Coffee at Waterstones Cafe, Trafalgar Square
    Coffee at Waterstones Cafe, Trafalgar Square
    8 days to the event
    21 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
    Waterstones Cafe, The Grand Building, Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5EJ, UK
    Join members of The Widowed Collective for a chat, a laugh, or simply to spend time with others who truly get it.
  • TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    11 days to the event
    24 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
  • TWC American Community Social
    TWC American Community Social
    13 days to the event
    26 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    HERITAGE PUB AND CHOPHOUSE, 15 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA
    Join Yvonne at our upcoming community social at Heritage Pub and Chophouse
  • TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    18 days to the event
    31 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 20:00 BST
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
  • Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Multiple Dates
    25 days to the event
    07 Sept 2026, 18:00 – 19:00 BST
    Zoom Call
    This small group online meetup is designed for members in the early stages of grief who are looking for gentle connection and understanding. Limited to just 8 participants each week, it offers a safe and intimate space to share, listen, and feel less alone alongside others who truly get it.
  • Coffee at Park Farm
    Coffee at Park Farm
    31 days to the event
    13 Sept 2026, 13:00 – 15:00
    Park Farm Tearoom, Walmersley, Bury BL9 5NP, UK
    Join Sam and fellow members of The Widowed Collective for a relaxing afternoon at Park Farm Shop and Tearooms in Bury, Lancashire.
  • An Exclusive Afternoon Lunch at Mollie’s Manchester
    An Exclusive Afternoon Lunch at Mollie’s Manchester
    44 days to the event
    26 Sept 2026, 13:00 – 16:00
    Mollie’s Diner, Manchester, Old Granada Studios, 4 Atherton St, Manchester M3 3GS, UK
    Presented by Chapter 2 Dating
  • Manchester Community Social - September
    Manchester Community Social - September
    48 days to the event
    30 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
    The Pen & Pencil, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ, UK
    Losing a partner is a unique journey, and sometimes the best support comes from those who have walked a similar path. The Widowed Collective invites you to our upcoming community social at The Pen & Pencil in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
  • Manchester Community Social - October
    Manchester Community Social - October
    76 days to the event
    28 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 GMT
    The Pen & Pencil, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ, UK
    Losing a partner is a unique journey, and sometimes the best support comes from those who have walked a similar path. The Widowed Collective invites you to our upcoming community social at The Pen & Pencil in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
  • Manchester Community Social - November
    Manchester Community Social - November
    104 days to the event
    25 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 GMT
    The Pen & Pencil, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ, UK
    Losing a partner is a unique journey, and sometimes the best support comes from those who have walked a similar path. The Widowed Collective invites you to our upcoming community social at The Pen & Pencil in the heart of the Northern Quarter.

Past Events

    Coffee at Flirt Cafe Bournemouth
    Coffee at Flirt Cafe Bournemouth
    Sat 08 Aug
    Flirt Cafe
    Join Tammie and other widows for a chat, a laugh, or simply to spend time with others who truly get it.
    Lunch at The Halfpenny Bath
    Lunch at The Halfpenny Bath
    Fri 07 Aug
    The Halfpenny
    Join Tracey and other widows and widowers for a chat, a laugh, or simply to spend time with others who truly get it.
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 03 Aug
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
    Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Multiple Dates
    Mon 03 Aug
    Zoom Call
    This small group online meetup is designed for members in the early stages of grief who are looking for gentle connection and understanding. Limited to just 8 participants each week, it offers a safe and intimate space to share, listen, and feel less alone alongside others who truly get it.
    Manchester Community Social - July
    Manchester Community Social - July
    Thu 30 Jul
    The Pen & Pencil
    Losing a partner is a unique journey, and sometimes the best support comes from those who have walked a similar path. The Widowed Collective invites you to our upcoming community social at The Pen & Pencil in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 27 Jul
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 20 Jul
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 13 Jul
    Zoom Call
    Join us at our next online weekly meetup hosted by The Widowed Collective, created to offer connection, understanding, and community for those navigating life after loss.
    London Community Social
    London Community Social
    Thu 09 Jul
    The Snug at The Bull
    Losing a partner is a unique journey, and sometimes the best support comes from those who have walked a similar path. The Widowed Collective invites you to our upcoming community social at The Snug at The Bull, Islington.

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Your voice matters! We're building this community together and welcome your ideas for future events.

We’re offering all members the opportunity to submit ideas in the forum where you can share your preferences on event location, style, timing, and whether you’d prefer a weekday or weekend gathering. Your feedback will help us create events that truly meet your needs and interests.

 

Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to have your say.

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