A DORSET hospice charity has announced a series of Christmas events enabling people to celebrate and remember lost loved ones.
The Forest Holme Hospice Charity is hosting events throughout November and December to remember loved ones and raise money to continue its work caring for people with life-limiting illness across Poole, Wimborne and Purbeck.
On Friday, December 8 at 7pm, the charity’s Christmas party will transform the Hamworthy Club at Canford Magna into a Winter Wonderland.
Guests will enjoy a two-course Christmas dinner before hitting the floor to dance the night away. Interested parties are urged to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment.
The charity’s annual memorial, Light Up a Life services give the local community the opportunity to gather together to remember loved ones and reflect on moments of Christmas past.
The services take place on Thursday, November 30 at 6.30pm and Sunday, December 10 at 10.30am at Harbour View, Lytchett Minster.
Forest Holme chief executive Hannah O’Hare at the Light Up a Life memorial service
Chief executive, Hannah O’Hare, said: “Christmas can be a challenging time for those who have lost a loved one.
“Our memorial services are not restricted to those whose loved ones were cared for at Forest Holme.
“Everyone is welcome to come and experience the carols, readings, and the lighting of candles, followed by festive refreshments.”
The services also mark the launch of the Forest Holme Tree of Remembrance, at The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole.
People can write a dedication in memory of a loved one and place it on the Christmas tree.
If you are unable to attend the Light up a Life events, but would like to leave a dedication online, this will be added to the Tree of Remembrance. For further information go to www.forestholmehospice.org.uk.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity Christmas events:
- Light up a Life Memorial Service – Thursday, November 30 at 6.30pm – Harbour View, Lytchett Minster
- Winter Wonderland Christmas Party – Friday, December 8 at 7pm – The Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna
- Light up a Life Memorial Service – Sunday, December 10 at 10.30am – Harbour View, Lytchett Minster
Delighted to read of these forthcoming events.The Services will be nice to attend,and remember our loved ones at the festive time.