Community
The Bereavement Journey
For people who may not have come to terms with their loss
Suitable for anyone with or without a Christian faith
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We run The Bereavement Journey for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way.
Who is The Bereavement Journey for?
It's for people who feel they may not have come to terms with their loss. The course is suitable for anyone with or without a Christian faith.
Attendance is not advisable for those who have been bereaved within the past three months.
What does The Bereavement Journey cover?
Overs 6 or 7 sessions, it covers:
- Attachment, separation and loss
- The impact and pain of bereavement
- Anger and guilt
- Coping with others’ reactions
- Adjusting to change
- Delayed and suppressed grief
- Moving forward healthily
Each evening begins with supper, then two films, each followed by an opportunity for discussion in a small group, with a break between.
Testimonies
- It was a safe place to journey with others who had understanding and empathy around loss and grief.
- Really helped me to face things and issues I was not facing.
Location
St Barnabas Church, Darby Green.
Dates
The next running of The Bereavement Journey will start on either the week commencing 20th or 27th September 2025.
Interested in coming along?
If you're are interested or want to find out more, register your interest using the form below.
Community Larder
A membership scheme to help people make their money go further
Thursday 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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The Community Larder is run by FareShare, who save good food from going to waste by redistributing surplus food from some of the UK’s top food companies to 8,000+ charities and community groups.
The FareShare van brings a variety of food which is distributed for a cost of £5 for a family or £2 for a couple. Typically, a bag of food will hold an average of £20-£40 worth of produce.
The Honeycomb cafe is open from 12 midday offering complimentary refreshments and a place to pick up a ticket to visit the larder.
Foodbank
Part of Hart Foodbank, helping local people in crisis
How to get help, and how to give help
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The Darby Green Foodbank at St Barnabas Church is one of four Foodbank Centres for Hart Foodbank, part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust.
Foodbanks work by enabling people in crisis to ask for a Foodbank Voucher from local agencies, such as:
- Citizens Advice
- Housing Support Officers
- Schools
- Churches
- Health Visitors
- Social Services
- and some local charities
They assess your needs and give you a voucher to exchange for food. You present the voucher at the Foodbank where food is supplied for each family member, sufficient for 3 days.
How to get help
If you need food help, please contact us:
- 07926 806256
We will help you with your immediate food crisis and signpost you to any further help you might need.
For further detail, please visit: Hart Foodbank: How to Get Help .
How to give help
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Donate Food
If you are able to donate food, you can take it to one of these local donation points:
Location Opening Hours Notes Discoveries, Yateley Store Opening Hours St Barnabas Church, Darby Green Mon - Fri 09:00-16:00 Term-time only plus during Foodbank opening hours St Mary's Church, Eversley Mon - Fri 09:00-17:00 For a full list of donation points within Hart together with details of current weekly shortages, please visit Hart Foodbank: Donate Food .
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Donate Money
To make a donation, please visit Hart Foodbank: Donate Money .
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Volunteer
At the St Barnabas Foodbank Centre, volunteers:
- meet and greet guests
- receive donations and make up food parcels
- deliver food parcels and transport food between the warehouse and foodbanks
Full training is provided.
We're looking for people who can commit to volunteering:
- Monday and/or Thursday afternoons from 1:15-3:00pm
- Weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or a timeframe to suit you
If you'd like to volunteer, please contact our Foodbank Centre Lead.
Lunch Club
Enjoy lunch, hot drinks, and cake
Tuesday 12noon - 2:00pm
Come and join us from 12noon in the Honeycomb Cafe for a light lunch, followed by hot drinks and cake.
There is a suggestion donation of £4.
Ladies Fish & Chip Supper
Enjoy time together over our meal
Second Thursday of the month 6:00pm
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We have fish and chips delivered from a local chip shop and enjoy time together over our meal.
We usually finish at around 8pm with a short peaceful reflection before going home.
Please let us know by 12pm on the day if you are coming along so that we can order the correct amount of food.
Spring Pre-School
An independent Pre-School hosted at St Barnabas
For Age 2 years to rising 5's
An independent Pre-School hosted at St Barnabas Church located close to both Frogmore Infant and Junior Schools. We also operate a Breakfast Club.
What facilities are there?
We have a bright and engaging indoor space and a large enclosed outdoor area, with dedicated learning areas designed to stimulate all aspects of your child's learning and development, including:
- Library
- Science Area
- Maths Area
- Fine Motor Area
- Quiet Area
- Mud Kitchen
- Woodland Area
Our caring and friendly staff will encourage and support your child to their full potential.
Can I come and look around?
Yes. We have an open door policy so you can visit us at any time to have a look around with your child.
Other Support
Providing help and support for church members and community
At St. Barnabas we strongly believe in providing help and support for both our church members and the community around our church.
We all face problems in life ranging from illness and bereavement to loneliness and depression, help with problems, or perhaps coping with a new addition to the family - sometimes we just simply need someone to listen to us.
We have a team of volunteers who can assist with most situations and where we can't we will be able to put you in touch with professional organisations that can provide assistance when you need it.
If you need help, please contact:
- St Barnabas Church
- 01252 873839