THE Devon Grandparents Support Group have just launched a new website: www.devongrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk .

There is also a “Facebook” page that is linked to the website and these will enable Grandparents and Grandchildren who have been denied contact to access support with helpful links to further advice and help.

The lead-up to the Christmas season is one of excitement, anticipation and joy for millions of parents and grandchildren.

If you are a Grandparent who is not allowed to have contact with your Grandchildren, the picture is somewhat different. The memories of happier times are tinged with sadness and regret.

Many Grandparents will be sending cards and presents, not knowing if they will be received by the Grandchildren are not knowing what the Grandchildren will be told if they do receive them.

Some Grandparents will be accused of harassment and stand the risk of legal action against them, even arrest, just for sending cards and presents.

This, of course, assumes that the Grandparents know where their children and Grandchildren are living. Many do not.

Gloria and Bernie Little, from Crediton, Trustees of the Devon Grandparents Support Group, said: “If you know someone in this position, please let them know about our Support Group.

“They will often feel lonely, isolated and extremely low at this time of the year, and it is important that they know they are not on their own.

“Just sharing the pain with someone who has experienced a similar situation as your own, can be hugely beneficial.”

Alan Quick