NGAS - National Grief Advice Service

22/12/2025

21/12/2025

🎄✨ Jingle & Joy – Thank You! ✨🎄
What an incredible day! A huge thank you to everyone who attended Jingle & Joy today and helped make it such a wonderful success. With an amazing 1,035 people attending, the atmosphere was full of joy, laughter, and true community spirit.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, staff NGAS craft stallholders, food vendors, and community groups who brought colour, creativity, and connection to the day. A special thank you to the Blood Service, St John, the Lincolnshire Community Response Team, and the Lions team with Santa and his sleigh for adding extra magic and festive cheer to the event.

A huge thank you also goes to Henry and his team at Grantham House (National Trust) for their incredible support and for hosting us in such a beautiful setting. We are extremely grateful for everything you did to help make the day possible.
And of course, a massive thank you to the singers and Military Wives and 33 & 3rd who filled the day with festive cheer and helped create such a wonderful atmosphere.

Your support was truly amazing. Thank you all for coming along and helping to make Jingle & Joy such a memorable and special day. 🎄✨

19/12/2025

You can dim the lights,
move the sign,
whisper doubts into the doorway.
Still, the door remains.

Because this was never built
on one voice,
one name,
one moment.

It was built from hands reaching back,
from stories carried together,
from grief that refused to stand alone.
You can try to turn people away—
but you cannot unmake a meeting place.

The National Grief Advice Service
is not passing through.
It is rooted.
It is shared.
It is here to stay.

19/12/2025

Thank you to these amazing people who give their time every day to support those in need. 💙

National Grief Advice Service staff, case workers, and volunteers enjoying a well-deserved Christmas brew and a slice of yule log while celebrating Secret Santa 🎅

18/12/2025

✨🎄 Jingle & Joy at Grantham House 🎄✨

This Sunday, step into a world of festive magic at Grantham House, proudly hosted by the National Grief Advice Service.

Enjoy a heart-warming celebration filled with festive craft stalls, delicious seasonal treats, beautiful choirs, talented singers, and of course… a very special visit from me! 🎅✨

It promises to be a truly wonderful day — and best of all, it’s completely free for everyone to attend.

📍 Where: Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham
🕚 When: 11am – 4pm

Every smile and every moment shared will help make a difference, as all proceeds go toward providing essential support for children, families, and individuals experiencing grief.

Let’s come together and make this a truly special day. I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, and I can’t wait to see you there.

Ho Ho Ho! 🎅✨

17/12/2025

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😕 If you are concerned about someone over the age of 18 that you have seen sleeping rough, call free on 01476 406080 (or 01476 406040 out of hours) to alert our housing team. ➡ If you think the person you're concerned about is under 18, or in immediate danger or needs urgent care, please call 999 📲

16/12/2025

I am the little robin that sits upon a tree.
I come to watch over you.
Do you know it’s me?

Please do not stand at my grave and weep,
For I am not there; I do not sleep.

When you see a robin flying near,
Blow a kiss and wipe your tear.
Smile and remember me, but please don’t cry—
I have not left you; I watch from the sky.

When you’re feeling lost or sad,
When you cannot stop the tears,
Just look outside your window;
I promise I will be near ❤️

“Loved ones appear when robins are near.”

16/12/2025

🔉FINAL CALL for your 2025 Boston Banter & Brew!
📆Wednesday 10 December 2025
⏰1800-2000
📍Scott House PE21 6DA
We look forward to seeing you at the final meet up in 2025... the kettle will be on and the banter will be flowing!
Due to Christmas closure, the next Boston Banter & Brew will take place on Wednesday 7 January 2026 - keep an 👀out on here for updates🫡

16/12/2025

💛 Help Bring Bert Back! 💛

Our much-loved mascot Bert, who’s spent years spreading smiles and raising mental health awareness across Lincolnshire, sadly had an accident during hibernation and can’t be saved.

Bert has been part of countless events, school visits, and races, always bringing joy, laughter, and important conversations about mental health. Now, we want to continue his legacy with Bert 2.0 – but we need your help.

We’re aiming to raise £2,000 to cover the cost of a new mascot so he can keep supporting our community. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference.

🌟 Donate here and help bring Bert 2.0 to life: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bring-bert-back

Thank you for supporting Shine Lincolnshire and helping us keep smiles and hope alive!

16/12/2025

🎄✨ Join us for a cosy Christmas celebration at Grantham House! ✨🎄

Hosted by the National Grief Advice Service, enjoy a heart-warming festive day with Christmas stalls, seasonal treats, live music, the Military Wives Choir, Newton Bridge Choir, 33 & 3rd, Nick Pacey, also community stalls and a special visit from Santa 🎅

📅 Sunday 21st December 2025
🕚 11.00–16.00
📍 Grantham House (National Trust), Castlegate, Grantham NG31 6SS

🎁 Free event
❤️ All proceeds support the National Grief Advice Service, registered charity no. 1211283

Bring family, friends and festive cheer – everyone is welcome! 🎄❄️

16/12/2025

The Wellbeing Centre Is Opening Its Doors This Christmas

This Christmas, nobody needs to be lonely.

The Wellbeing Centre warmly invites you to spend time with us over the festive period, offering a welcoming, calm and dignified space where everyone is valued.

Join us for a warm drink, a mince pie, and genuine conversation. Come for company, comfort, or simply a place to be with others. Whether you stay briefly or linger a while, you will be warmly received.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas Eve: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Christmas Day: 9.30am – 11.30am
Boxing Day: 10.00am – 12.00pm
27th December: 10.00am – 12.00pm
29th December: 10.00am – 12.00pm
31st December: 10.00am – 12.00pm

No one should feel alone at Christmas. You are welcome to join us on Christmas morning and throughout the festive season.

The Wellbeing Centre
Wharf Road
Grantham
NG31 6BH

Receive compassionate support for all types of grief. Contact us for confidential help and resources today!