Hundreds of twinkling lights will be lit in memory and celebration of loved ones at a range of moving hospice services this winter.

In the weeks leading to Christmas, there will be six St Richard’s Hospice Lights of Love services or events – offering the community a place to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

The Lights of Love Service at Pershore Abbey will take place on Thursday, November 28, at 2.15pm led by hospice chaplain Clare Griffiths with Rev Claire Lording. Pupils from Holy Redeemer primary school in Pershore will be singing during the service.

Claire James, fundraiser at St Richard’s, said: “These moving, community services are deeply comforting for the people who attend. Many people joining the services have had family or friends cared for by the hospice.

“We find each service unites people in their shared experience of missing a loved one, while providing support and solace through lighting a candle and taking time to reflect.

“Last year, more than 2,600 names were dedicated and £55,134 was raised to help support our specialist care to people living with a serious progressive illness, their families and bereaved people across Worcestershire.

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"We are so grateful for the continued support of the community.”

Anyone is welcome to dedicate a light in memory or celebration of a loved one and attend a Lights of Love service if they wish – not simply those who have a connection to St Richard’s.

The dedicated names will be displayed in a book of remembrance at Pershore Abbey.

If you would like to find out about the services and make a dedication, go to strichards.org.uk/lightsoflove or call the fundraising team on 01905 958262.