Every year, the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice lights up its Christmas tree with hundreds of lights, each dedicated to the memory of someone special.  This year once again the Hospice would like to invite everyone to dedicate a light on the tree to the memory of someone special.  You don't have to name someone who has died at the Hospice; it might be a parent or grandparent or simply someone who is unable to be with you at this special time of year. 

On December 5^th, at 6.30 pm, at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, there will be a service of dedication with carols. The Christmas lights will be turned on during the service with prayers and dedication. The pupils of South Farnham School will be part of this beautiful service, with carols and songs. (Please remember to wrap up warm and bring a torch).

After the service, coffee, tea and mince pies will be available at Farnham School, where the Book of Remembrance with your special messages, will be on display. 

The donations from the Light up a Life appeal will all help the Hospice to cover day-to-day running costs, which are now £3.7 million a year, of which £3 million must be raised in the local community.  Hospice care is free to patients and carers facing a life-limiting illness.  Most patients have cancer or motor neurone disease and all come from an area of which stretches from Guildford to Fleet, Camberley to Haslemere.

If you would like to dedicate a light on the tree, please telephone the Hospice fundraising department on 01252 729 400 or call in to the Hospice, which is open seven days a week, from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.

Jenny Croucher