Charity Sue Ryder, which runs after the St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger, is inviting people across Bedford to take part in an event to remember loved ones who are no longer with us.
The Sue Ryder Lights of Love Bedford will take place at The Harpur Suite in Bedford on Wednesday, 14 December from 7:15pm – 9pm
Individuals, families and friends are warmly invited to attend and collectively celebrate the lives of people who have died.
The event will feature readings, poems, carols and live music performances, as well as pausing for a moment for reflection before those attending can talk with each other over refreshments and mince pies.
Debbie Playford, Family Support Team Manager at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, said: “We recognise that this time of year can be more difficult when you are living with loss, so we hope that people will join our winter Lights of Love event this December to pay tribute to loved ones who are sadly no longer with us.
“When someone dies it can raise a range of emotions and we hope Lights of Love will give people a small measure of comfort and reassurance that they are not alone.”
The gathering has been organised so people who have lost a loved one have the opportunity to come together alongside others who are also living with loss.
Guests are also invited to make a dedication in memory of someone special, which will be displayed at the event.
The event is led by B Grace, Spiritual Lead at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, with a special reading from Community Fundraiser Charlotte Griggs. There will also be a music performance from the Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice staff choir.
Sue Ryder Lights of Love Bedford is free to attend and is open to anyone who wishes to commemorate a loved one, regardless of when they died or if they were a former patient of Sue Ryder.
Due to the capacity of the venue, limited spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
For more information, or to register to attend, visit sueryder.org/lightsbedford or contact the Sue Ryder Bedford Fundraising Team at stjohnsfundraising@sueryder.org or call 01767 642412.
For those that are unable to attend the event in person, there is also an online dedication wall available at the Sue Ryder website.
Last year Sue Ryder provided over 830,000 hours of care to thousands of families across the country, including from its Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger.
