Locals from Clun Valley and the surrounding areas are invited to come together for Oliver Owen’s Family Fun Day, a heartfelt charity event at Clun Memorial Hall on Saturday, 12 July.
This special day has been created by parents Rebekah ‘Pip’ Owen and her husband Mikey in loving memory of their son, Oliver, who was lost at full term in July last year.
Out of their grief, the couple have found purpose in supporting the charities that stood by them in their darkest time.
“We want Oliver’s name to live on and represent something,” says Pip. “This fun day is not only a celebration of family and community but a way to give back to the organisations who helped us and who help so many others.”
The event will raise vital funds for two causes close to their hearts. They are Remember My Baby – a volunteer-led charity providing free professional photography to grieving families who have lost a baby, helping preserve memories that will last a lifetime; and Newcastle Children’s Centre – an Ofsted-rated Outstanding early years setting in Newcastle-on-Clun, which offered comfort and normality to the couple’s daughter Autumn. The centre is now seeking funding to expand and serve more local children.
Oliver Owen’s Family Fun Day promises an exciting afternoon for all ages, including:
- Bouncy castles, sponsored by local company Hospital Direct Ltd.
- Indoor and outdoor games.
- Face painting and balloons.
- Stalls and food vendors.
- A children’s disco and a charity auction as the day’s highlight.
- Organisers are calling on local businesses and individuals to support the event by donating goods, services, or experiences to be auctioned.
- All proceeds from the auction will go directly to the two charities.
“This is more than just a fun day,” says Pip. “It’s a day to bring hope, honour the memory of a little boy, and help other children and families in our community. We hope to see you there.”
While the couple is now overjoyed to have recently welcomed a new baby boy, Alfie, into their lives, they remain deeply committed to honouring the memory of their first son, Oliver. This event stands as a lasting tribute to his life, and a meaningful way to support other families navigating loss, while also celebrating new beginnings.
If you’d like to contribute, please contact Pip via email at pip@hdigroup.co.uk or call 07887 731973. Donations can be collected or delivered at your convenience.
CAPTION: Pip and Mikey Owen with their daughter Autumn and new born son Alfie.
