Who are SANDS?
SANDS, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society, supports parents and families through the experience of losing a baby. They are a national charity (registration 299679).
Cardiff and Newport Branch
At Cardiff and Newport SANDS, we hold monthly support meetings and fund support packs and memory boxes for bereaved parents at the 4 major hospitals in our area.
We are run entirely by volunteers, - bereaved parents themselves who’s aim is to try and help others going through similar tragedies we have experienced ourselves.
Forthcoming Events
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The next Cardiff and Newport SANDS next Support meeting is Thursday 25th June 2020. These are currently online.
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Thornhill memorial service - 28th June 2020 @ Thornhill Crematorium, Thornhill Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 9UA.
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The Xander Coobs Memorial Darts Tournament - 4th September 2020. Further details to be anounced soon
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Wave of Light 15th October 2020
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Lights of Love Service - 4th December 2020, St Saviours Church, Splott, Cardiff.
Recent Events
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Wave of Light Service
Short service to remember our babies as part of the International Wave of Light which marks the end of Babyloss Awareness Week - Thornhill Cemetery & Cardiff Crematorium, Thornhill Rd, CF14 9UA Cardiff @ 6:45pm
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2019 SANDS Lights Of Love. Friday 6th December Lights of Love services are family friendly evenings of traditional carols, reading and musical performances. You can write a tag for the Christmas tree and halfway through the service we light candles in memory of our babies.Find out more >

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