Bereavement charity Daisy’s Dream hosts tranquil walk at Englefield House for families
A bereavement charity hosted its first tranquil walk event for the families it supports earlier this month.
Daisy’s Dream walked the grounds of Englefield House, on Saturday, September 16, with families and children who have lost loved ones – or are about to lose loved ones.
The event – Daisy’s Walk – was the first of its kind and allowed families to meet with staff and therapeutic practitioner in a relaxed environment.
Community group Reading Kindness Rocks left lots of painted rocks nestled across the grounds for guests to find – all decorated with motivational, positive artwork.
Attendees were able to either keep the rocks they found as a memory of the day or hide them again for someone else to find.
A team of 11 volunteers pulled together to create a calm environment, treat their guests to badge making and give out gift bags which included sweets and information.
Thames Valley Chorus sang for guests creating an atmosphere that Daisy’s Dream community fundraising officer Joanne Stewart called gentle, calm and relaxing.
She said: “We let the families roam Englefield and our therapeutic practitioners got to meet the families they supported and it was so nice for them to see how they have progressed.
“I am immensely proud of myself as it is the first one and it is a personal achievement.
“But I am proud of our team of volunteers, they are amazing.
She added: “I had the opportunity to talk to families and talk to the children.
“I absolutely adore meeting people and I hear amazing stories.
“And I am really humbled by it, to hear the challenges that people face and get through.”
She said that one boy approached her and said he enjoyed playing with his mother and brother.
He told her: “My mummy and my brother, we have been scrambling about playing together, it is something that I really love.”
Daisy’s Dream is encouraging anyone who wasn’t able to come, to have their own Daisy Walk in memory of someone they’ve lost.
They can go to the website for more details at https://www.daisysdream.org.uk/Event/daisy-walk
Richard Beynon was in attendance and spoke with families as did deputy lord lieutenant of Berkshire Dr. Christina Hill Williams.
