Hold an event

The To Absent Friends Festival exists to encourage participation. Groups, communities and organisations are welcome to plan events, and these become the To Absent Friends event programme.

Events can be public or private, large or small, celebratory or reflective... communities are invited to take part in whatever way works for them.

Ideas and tips for event organisers

We have put together a guide to provide inspiration and information for people considering holding a To Absent Friends event:

To Absent Friends: Guide to Holding an Event

Event resources

If you’re looking for inspiration, the following free resources are available:

To Absent Friends: Guide to Holding an Event

Group workshop activities

Reminiscence Cafe Conversation Menu 

To Absent Friends supper guide

Guide to making a Tribute Wall

Essence of a Memory photo exhibition - an exhibition we can lend out.

Web listing and promotion

If you’re planning an event, please get in touch - we can add your listing on to our website, and promote it through our social media and newsletter.