Chiltern Compass seeks to encourage everyone to consider and plan for their death. To this end we are keen to give presentations to organisations which have an interest in improving the lives of their members in this way. We do not charge for these events but donations towards our running costs are appreciated.

Please contact us to discuss the timing and planning of an event.

We also hold public events and workshops to which everyone is welcome.

Our next event

Next Event

Chiltern Compass Workshop

‘Now’s the time to think about Lasting Powers of Attorney’

Where – Rectory Meadow Surgery, Amersham

When – Saturday 20th June from 10.30am – 12.00pm

To register please email: rectorymeadowsurgery@nhs.net

This workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) will be provided by Parveen Haynes, local solicitor, and Dr Lyn Jenkins, retired local GP, Chair of Chiltern Compass.

This informative workshop will:

  • Explain what LPAs are and why they are important
  • Provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the LPA forms and what to consider when completing them
  • Highlight safeguards that can be included in the LPAs to protect you and your interests

The workshop is designed to be practical, easy to understand, and suitable for anyone.

Local events

Chiltern Compass Conversations

We hold a regular series of conversations with experts and commentators in end-of-life matters. These fascinating discussions are held face-to-face and we’ve now extended the offering to allow both speakers and attendees to join virtually.

You can watch-back previous events below:

A Memoir Before you Die

Diaries of a Death Doula

Peace of Mind with Life and Death Planning

Living and Dying without a Religious Faith

A Death Cafe is held at The Drawingroom courtyard in Chesham, HP5 1DG. Welcoming people from all communities and belief systems, bringing the richness of different perspectives into the conversation. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. January, March, May, July, September, November @7-9pm. February, April, June, August, October, December @ 3-5pm. Facilitated by Martine, Death Doula.

It is free to attend. The Chesham Death Cafe featured on ITV’s “Time to Sort Your Affairs”

Online global events

There are online events held from bases around the world via Deathcafe.com. Anyone can sign up to these for free.

“Our [Death Cafe’s] aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives”.