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The annual Loved and Lost Babies remembrance service, for members of the community of any or no faith, will be held at Glangwili Hospital Chapel on Saturday 26th March, 2016 at 12 noon. People living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and further afield, whose lives have been touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth, are invited to attend the service. The service is being organised by the Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Neonatal Team and Chaplaincy Department as a tribute to the babies who have died, and to their parents, entire family circle and friends. The service will offer meditative reflection, music and both religious and non-religious readings, with an opportunity to place personal messages in the book of remembrance and on a message tree. There will be light refreshments served after the service. Those who attend will be able to speak with and gain support from bereavement professionals as well as providing an opportunity for paren...

Glangwili Hospital Chaplaincy Department and Ty Cymorth Day Hospice in Carmarthen have arranged a celebration to remember family and friends who are no longer with us. During the Christmas season we sometimes overlook the feelings of emptiness and sadness it brings to people who grieve the loss of loved ones. The service, which will take place at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, is open to those of all faiths and of no faith, providing space and time to recall and reflect. There will be readings and a variety of music from local schools and musicians. The tranquillity and ambiance of the gardens will provide the perfect atmosphere to remember, appreciate and to honour a loved one at rest. People will have the opportunity to light their own candle in remembrance of their loved ones and place in the Christmas crib. A candle will also be lit in appreciation for those who have donated organs and in so doing given others an opportunity to live. The service will be held at the Nat...