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Events & Meetings

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

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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.

  • Manchester Community Social - September
    Manchester Community Social - September
    2 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.
  • Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Early Grief Online Meeting – Members Only
    Multiple Dates
    7 days to the event
    05 Oct 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.
  • TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    7 days to the event
    05 Oct 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.
  • Grief Circle with Horses in Cheshire
    Grief Circle with Horses in Cheshire
    12 days to the event
    10 Oct 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
    Goostrey, Goostrey, Crewe, UK
    Join Dr Louise Atkin's for a grief circle with horses in Cheshire
  • TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Multiple Dates
    14 days to the event
    12 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 23:00 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.
  • Coffee at Flirt Cafe Bournemouth
    Coffee at Flirt Cafe Bournemouth
    19 days to the event
    17 Oct 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
    Flirt Cafe, 21 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RG, UK
    Join Tammie and other widows for a chat, a laugh, or simply to spend time with others who truly get it.
  • London Community Social - October
    London Community Social - October
    23 days to the event
    21 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 BST
    The Snug at The Bull, 100 Upper St, London N1 0NP, 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 Snug at The Bull, Islington.
  • Manchester Community Social - October
    Manchester Community Social - October
    30 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.
  • London Community Social - November
    London Community Social - November
    52 days to the event
    19 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 GMT
    The Snug at The Bull, 100 Upper St, London N1 0NP, 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 Snug at The Bull, Islington.
  • Manchester Community Social - November
    Manchester Community Social - November
    58 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

    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 28 Sept
    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.
    Lunch at AQUI Campbell
    Lunch at AQUI Campbell
    Sun 27 Sept
    AQUI Campbell
    Join Yvonne at our upcoming community social at AQUI Campbell
    An Exclusive Afternoon Lunch at Mollie’s Manchester
    An Exclusive Afternoon Lunch at Mollie’s Manchester
    Sat 26 Sept
    Mollie’s Diner, Manchester
    Presented by Chapter 2 Dating
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 21 Sept
    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 14 Sept
    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.
    Coffee at Park Farm
    Coffee at Park Farm
    Sun 13 Sept
    Park Farm Tearoom
    Join Sam and fellow members of The Widowed Collective for a relaxing afternoon at Park Farm Shop and Tearooms in Bury, Lancashire.
    Lunch in Bristol
    Lunch in Bristol
    Fri 11 Sept
    Channings Hotel
    Join Chris and fellow members of The Widowed Collective for a relaxing afternoon at The Channings Hotel, Pembroke Road, Clifton
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    TWC Weekly Meeting – Members Only
    Mon 07 Sept
    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.
    Knutsford Community Coffee & Chat
    Knutsford Community Coffee & Chat
    Sat 29 Aug
    Snowdrop Cafe
    Join Claire and other members of The Widowed Collective for a relaxed morning get-together at Snowdrop Cafe in Knutsford

Get involved

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

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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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