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Celebrate a Life Thames Valley

Sue Ryder invites you, your family and friends to join us at Celebrate a Life Thames Valley, for a shared moment to pause and remember the lives of those important to you.

Date and time

06 December 2026

03:30pm - 05:30pm

Location

The Barn
Goosecroft Lane, Beech Road,
Purley on Thames, Reading
RG8 8DR

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Contact

Lizzy, Simon and the Sue Ryder Team

0118 9550 433

thamesvalley.fundraising@sueryder.org

Join together to remember someone special

We know that grief stays with us as we move through life, and this can feel lonely at times. Coming together with the Sue Ryder community to remember someone special can bring comfort and connection to many.

Sue Ryder Celebrate a Life Thames Valley is open to anyone who wishes to remember someone important, no matter when they died or whether they were cared for by Sue Ryder.

Please join us at The Barn in Purley on Thames on Sunday 6th December to:

  • Write a personal dedication to someone special for display on our memory wall
  • Add their name to our dedication screen
  • Listen to readings and music
  • Talk to others who are living with grief
  • Find out about Sue Ryder’s grief support

The event is free, but spaces are limited, so please reserve your spot today.

On the night

The doors open at 3.30pm, when you can enjoy refreshments, along with time to write your dedications.

You'll be able to join together with others for readings and musical performances at 4.00pm.

Unable to attend the event?

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Leave your online dedication

If you can't to attend the event, our Celebrate a Life Wall provides a space to remember someone special and share your precious memories with an online dedication to them.

We also have other Celebrate a Life events in Aire Valley, Gloucestershire and Leeds, which you are welcome to join us for.

Join us at Celebrate a Life

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