ABOUT

About

Our Story

Unfortunately, our son William was one of thousands of children to be taken too soon and listed on the death register in 2016. William was our everything, our little miracle we thought we would never have after being told at the age of 18 that I would never be able to have children. Three days before William’s 8th birthday, he was diagnosed with an inoperable, incurable brain tumour and our whole world crashed down around us. After 6 weeks of daily visits to have radiotherapy, the tumour had shrunk, just enough to give us some time. We had a year from first diagnosis and William passed away in our arms 5 days after his 9th birthday.


It is the most devastating moment of any parents’ life to lose a child. After the funeral, friends and family must get on with their own lives and suddenly the house is extremely quiet. 


In the quietness of the house and life, I wanted to get away, go somewhere I could talk to people who understood, but I couldn’t find anywhere. I didn't want to stay in the confines of four walls in a hotel. I stayed 'strong' for almost 2 years and then suddenly by brick wall came crashing down. It took me 6 weeks to receive any kind of counselling, which was provided by another charity, as the waiting list for the NHS was too long. The counselling helped tremendously and learning to talk about things gave me a new lease of life and the ability to think clearly and to see the Blue skies through the fog. 


This is where the vision of Bluesky Retreat came to life.

Our Mission

Is to give bereaved parents a safe and tranquil space to process their grief in a understanding, supportive and non-judgemental environment.


Our Vision

To provide a safe and tranquil safe to reflect and remember.


Our Values

  • Compassion - Listening, understanding and empathy
  • Safe – Non-judgemental, confidential and open
  • Honest – Integrity, trust and transparency
  • Connect – Communicate, experience, companionship 
  • Community – Togetherness, support and strength

Mr Bluesky

Bluesky Retreat is in memory of our son William. 


His love for the song Mr Bluesky by ELO gave him the nickname of Mr Bluesky.

He had an energetic passion for life and laughter. 


This charity has been set up in his honour.


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