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The beginning of November has seen us host a couple of events with a very Devon feel! The first, on Friday, was our half-term apple event at National Trust Killerton. It was fantastic to get together with families who have had support from Balloons, have an amazing tour of the orchard and apple press, and…

With the start of a new school year, it’s great to know that children in England will begin learning about bereavement in an age-appropriate way as part of the updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum. With one child in every classroom, on average, having experienced the death of someone close, this vital addition…

It’s been a busy summer at Balloons, with our staff and volunteers providing our one-to-one grief support service from our office. The Balloons office is a great place to hold our support sessions with a welcoming environment, private rooms and easy parking. It has been great to continue our service throughout the school summer holidays.…