The pain of grief can be intense, but a course which has successfully run for the past six years can help. The Bereavement Journey, held on Tuesday afternoons at St Matthew’s church, starts on Oct 6 and runs for seven weekly sessions.

“Each time we run the course we find participants feel hopeful that in time they can rebuild their lives,” said organiser Susan Kang.

It’s a series of films and discussion groups that gently guides bereaved people through the most common aspects of grief, even if their bereavement occurred long ago.

The seventh meeting is an optional session on faith questions in bereavement, from a Christian perspective.

Call Susan on 07745 795395 or email laypastoral@stmatthewskt6.org