Frequently Asked Questions

We charge £26 per year. This covers administration and advertising costs, to tell people about the groups.

Fill in the “Join Us” form on the home page.

If you aren’t very confident using the internet then maybe you could ask a family member or a friend to help. You will need an email address and a mobile phone that can receive and send text messages (SMS) to receive membership messages.

The membership fee is processed by Stripe (who are used by many major retailers). They are a reputable company, safe and reliable. You can use a credit card or arrange a direct debit on their payment page. We can’t accept any other payment method.

You will get a message on your screen confirming your membership application has been received. An email with more details will arrive within a few minutes. If you don’t get this, please look in your junk folder. Your membership pack is posted out to you, with your badge and venue details. This will arrive within a week and then you can start going to meetings.

If you don't use emails and texts then you will not be able to join. These are the main methods we use to communicate with our members. If you dont have an email address then maybe a family member or friend will allow you to use their email address. You will however still need to be able to receive and reply to text messages every week.

This website has a lot of information, so look here first. Then, if you still have questions, contact us.

We do not run drop-in groups and try to ensure that our groups are only attended by members. So we don’t publicise our venues, and details will only be given to you after you join. All venues are central in the Town/City, and within 5-10 minutes’ walk of public transport. We choose venues that are friendly and large enough e.g. cafes, pubs, hotels.

No, these groups are designed solely for people whose long-term life partner has died.

The groups in Cornwall are open for new members. Groups in Devon and Surrey will be starting soon. If you register as interested then we will message you when a group near you opens. If you live outside of these Counties then we don't yet have plans for a group in your area.

No, just come along for coffee and company. These aren’t bereavement support groups, but rather places to look forwards, to build new friendships and a better social life.

No, only members can come. This is so that people can talk freely and be confident that everyone at our events are widowed friends. The only exception is when you bring along a widowed friend who may want to join. They can attend for one trial meeting.

Life interferes sometimes, you may be ill or have other commitments, but try to go as often as you can. Regular attendance means you will soon get to know people.

We suggest each group sets up its own WhatsApp group for this, or you could just swap phone numbers. We don't act as a message service and never give out members contact details.

You can check the website pages for more information, and if that doesn’t help then contact us.

Use the “Contact Us” form on the home page or email molly@mywidowedfriends.co.uk If it’s an easy question then Molly (our AI helper) will reply very quickly. If it’s more complicated, then a human will reply by email but this takes longer. Remember to check your emails (including your junk folder).

We don't operate a phone service. Please use the “Contact Us” form on the home page or email molly@mywidowedfriends.co.uk