SANDS Christmas Service at the Crichton Church

Many people turned out to remember much loved and never forgotten babies at the Dumfries SANDS Christmas Service at the Crichton Church.  Everyone was invited to add a message for the baby or babies that are dear in their hearts to the Christmas tree, if they wished...

Our oak bench is now in place

As most of you will already know, some of the money we have raised recently has being used to have a bench made. The bench was made out of oak by a local man, Alan Carmichael, and is built around a tree overlooking the baby memorial at St Michael’s Cemetery,...

West Sound Radio Clips

These audio clips were put out by West sound radio in October 2010. The reporter was Vicky Murray who contacted Dumfries and Galloway SANDS after reading our article in the Standard.     1. Everyday in the UK seventeen babies are still born or die shortly...

Memory Boxes for Bereaved Parents.

Our newest venture is to create memory boxes for bereaved parents. They are given by hospital staff at the time of the birth. It also provides gentle suggestions and information on support. They contain items which may help the parents feel they are not alone at this...