Ceremonies by Leni Robson

14/09/2025

Post wedding fair roast. I have no kitchen as the builder is moving a door. Also....i dont wanna cook.....

So its me, wine, delicious food, and a book....

Joy.

If I snooze off give me a kick when the roast pork arrives.

14/09/2025

I mean...who would want a day off right.....Im heading back to Cathedral Green today to talk to more people, chat weddings and joy.

Im next to so expect dancing....well swaying....22,000 steps yesterdY has had an interesting effect on my calves....can we top that today....my fitbit thought it had been stolen it was working so hard.

What I particularly love about this wedding fair is that have introduced a quiet hour for those who get overwhelmed with noise, and need a bit more space. If that's you come down from 2.00 till 3.00.

Tickets available from derbymuseums.org.

Now....where's the coffee

12/09/2025

So here we are...in the last frantic stages of organisation before tomorrow.

Back in January I went to a meeting to see how I could support . I thought I'd give a bit of money, maybe support an event or two. I applied to carry the Baton but wanted to do more.

Next thing I know Im helping (sticking my oar in) with events, going to committee meetings, harassing Radio Derby, harassing businesses....I'm fully in. And I'm making friends with awesome, inspirational people who I know will be part of my life for ever (whether they like it or not)

At 10.30 I'll be carrying the Baton in Darley Park with James on my shirt (should have put him on my chest that was always his favourite part of me). I'll carry the other 4 men whose stories were part of mine but are not mine to tell with me as well as well as the people whose families I have supported. And I know I'll be with friends.

If you are in Derby please come to one of the amazing events we have on, full list on the Baton of Hope website. To Darley Park, Cathedral Green, no matter what time or for how long there is something on. Show people there is hope, listen to music, to speakers be together.

If you have booked ANY ceremony with me this year you've helped too because 10% of EVERY ceremony Ive done this year has gone to this organisation. So thank you.

Because in hope and love we survive and thrive.

And if you see a sobby snotty mess do me a favour...dont let me get the merchandise wet.....


***deprevention

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

***dePreventionDay

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....

#45

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.

***dePreventionDay ***deAwareness

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!