Death Cafe profile for Joan @Oxbel
Location: United Kingdom
About Joan @Oxbel:
Jon has been very supportive of OxBeL's death cafes since we held our very first in March 2013. It's been a huge learning curve but we have had so much fantastic positive feedback that it's been worth it. Thanks Jon!
What brings you to Death Cafe?
A belief that many people DO want to reflect on death and dying.
Contact Joan @Oxbel
Joan @Oxbel's posts on the Death Cafe website
Death Cafe write up: Death Cafe Summertown, Oxford
Posted by Joan @Oxbel on May 27, 2015, 4:11 p.m.
‘It was great to share time and views with others and gain new support ideas and strategies to help others’ Death Cafe participant
Oxfordshire Befriending for Life (OxBEL ) marked Dying Matters week 2013 with three death cafes aimed at encouraging ordinary people, going about their everyday lives, to spend a little time thinking and talking about death, dying and life.
Most people were surprised at how relaxed and comfortable they felt chatting about the issues that sprang to mind when they started reflecting on death and dying. They were also surprised at how much humour and laughter there was.
Several people did say they found the title ’Death ...
With Claire Turnham
July 14, 2015, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (UK)
Suggested donation of £3.50 to cover costs
With Claire Turnham and Age UK Oxfordshire
May 19, 2015, 1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (UK)
FREE
Age UK Oxfordshire and other local organisations offering support and services, are hosting a day of information and expert seminars at Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 19 May 2015 called ...
Death Cafe: Oxford Death Cafe @The Cafe Rouge, Oxford
Posted by Joan @Oxbel on Aug. 21, 2014, 4:34 p.m.
With Claire Turnham
Oct. 31, 2014, 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. (UK)
Free
Good company, cake and a chat about death. What could be better? A chance to reflect and share your thoughts in relaxed and informal settings. Never morbid, often light hearted ...
With Claire Turnham
Nov. 19, 2014, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (UK)
Suggested donation £3.50
Good company, cake and a chat about death. What could be better? Led by experienced local facilitators. A chance to reflect and share your thoughts in relaxed and informal settings ...
With Liz Rothschild and Rose-Anne O’Hare
Oct. 5, 2014, 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. (UK)
Free
Part of Oxfordshire's Kicking the Bucket Festival.
Good company, cake and a chat about death. What could be better?
With Claire Turnham
Sept. 16, 2014, 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (UK)
Free
Supported by Age UK Oxfordshire
With Laura Colclough and Charlie Charlton
Sept. 17, 2014, 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. (UK)
Suggested donation £3.50
With Claire Turnham
Sept. 10, 2014, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (UK)
£3.50 suggested donation to cover costs
Oxfordshire Befriending for Life (OxBeL) offers friendship and support to families where someone is living with a life threatening illness.
As part of our core work we often encounter people ...