Ceremonies by Leni Robson

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day

Life can be tough. Brains can be liars. They’ll sometimes tell you that you don’t matter — but you absolutely do. The world is better with you in it.

Here in Derby and Derbyshire, the Baton of Hope is about talking openly, breaking down the silence, and showing that there is hope.

Come and join us on 13th September at events across the city as we keep that conversation going together.

And if today feels hard, please don’t face it on your own:
Samaritans: 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258

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08/09/2025

I grew up in a house where every Friday morning a trip was made to the WI with a bootful of cakes, carefully wrapped, for sale at Market Rasen WI. Hand made gifts of quilted embroidered sacks held our Christmas presents for 30 odd years. The mothership has always said if you get asked to speak at the WI you've made it. So golly gee look at me now! Looking forward to sharing a few tales of ceremonies with the lovely ladies of Weston-on-Trent WI!

Another lovely Pop Up Cafe, Thanks to you all for supporting!
Tonight is our monthly meeting, if you were thinking about coming to find out about Weston on Trent WI, you would be most welcome.
This evening we will be joined by Leni, Ceremonies by Leni Robson , for a talk about ‘Ceremonies’.
You’ll find us at the Village Hall. Weston on Trent. 19:30-21:00.
Visitors £5 , a lovely welcome,an interesting talk, refreshments … September is a lovely time to try something new!
See you there!

05/09/2025

Birthday delivery.....

This is how I was greeted this morning! Good to see Bracken has as good a taste in gifts as his predecessor.

Just because its my birthday there's no rest for the wicked. Two funerals, meetings for Baton of Hope its all go...

But you will have to wait till later to see whats in the box....

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03/09/2025

Utterly delicious day.

02/09/2025

A Ceremony of Hope and Remembrance
World Su***de Prevention Day – 10th September, 6.30pm
Trent Valley Crematorium

On the 8th September 2018 I hugged my best friend. Just weeks later he was gone. Since then I've done all I can to understand su***de bereavement and to work with su***de prevention organisations. On 13th September I’ll be carrying the Baton of Hope through Derby along with over 100 other people affected by su***de as it carries it's message of hope through towns and cities on it's way to London.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, I will be leading a Ceremony of Hope and Remembrance – a gentle space for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by su***de. It’s an opportunity to pause together, to honour those we have lost, and to remind ourselves that even in grief, there can be hope.

The ceremony is free to attend, but tickets must be booked in advance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-ceremony-of-hope-and-remembrance-tickets-1414904169459?aff=oddtdtcreator

This will be one of the most important ceremonies I’ve ever led, and I would love you to join me in creating a moment of remembrance and hope.

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26/08/2025

Its National Dog day so.....here he is. Bracken. Usurper of affections. Hoarder of dentasticks. Defender from the noisy window (tv). Money pit and licker of knees.

He has upended our lives in so many ways but we wouldnt be without him. Although if we could get him in a 2 metre radius of other dogs so we could sit in the pub that would be lovely.....

14/08/2025

No words. Awesome venue, brilliant couple....photographer was ok as well 'spose 😂😉😜

13/08/2025

Your Say again! Today we are talking about ' Do the youth need more help. Follows on mps suggesting that under 22s should have bus passes to help them get to work education.

So go on...what do you think....

10/08/2025

That was the week that was, from last Saturday to yesterday, holidaying in the shire with friends, visiting old haunts and new, a bit of splooshing, bookended by two fantastic weddings. And yes. Yes. I did go makeup free all week... We worked out yesterday we had been through, or stopped in 5 different counties on our travels. Also HIGHLY recommend houseswapping with your mother. Home was spotless when we got back!

Meetings today for this month's ceremonies, final scripts being sent, plans being made, diaries checked, another 2026 wedding booked (diary getting full blah de blah insert marketing words of your choice here...)

August you are smashing it!

09/08/2025

Woke up at 3.00am in a panic I hadnt emailed the photographer for today to link in....

Remembered the photographer is and we had just spent the previous week on holiday together.....

We've both really been looking forward to this wedding since we met S and E at wedding fair back in 2023. Two incredible humans who have planned today to be as incredible and unique as they are.

With a handfasting unlike any other, personal vows, unbelievable music and what looks like an incredible venue at and my favourite photographer I am so pleased to say...S and E I'm coming to wed ya!!

02/08/2025

ROAD TRIP!! Me, him and the dog are doing a house swap. We get a week in Lincolnshire, she gets a week in Derby, nearer the grandkids.

And on the way, sort of in a roundabout way, I thought Id bob to Beverly, see one of the Northern Mafia, oh and deliver a wedding for a brilliant couple! Sand ceremony, lots of laughs and so much LOVE these two have chosen to have their ceremony in my favouritest of venues...their parents garden! I do LOVE an at home wedding!

So the Out of Office is sort of on, the dogs already asleep on the back seat, weve been back 3 times for stuff we forgot....

But now I can say...L and P....Im coming to wed ya!

29/07/2025

Me not perfecting the art of the selfie, Ellie from hidden hive knocking it out of the park. Even the rain couldn't dampen spirits and im taking Es grandad to every service I do....every celebrant needs someone saying oooh wasnt that lovely loudly regularly.

Today I

1. Released a bird from the ceremony area
2. Pinned a corsage on the MIB
3. Played sound guy for the bride's brother (who was one of the coolest people ive ever seen)
4. Was hugged by delicious smelling groomsmen
5. Made the best man cry (i think that's a first)
6. Had THE most gorgeous couple

I do love wedding at
They ALWAYS bring the magic!

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