Lights of Love – remembering loved ones with Willow Wood

One of Willow Wood’s most cherished events is back – Lights of Love. Lights of Love gives everyone the opportunity to reach and leave a message of love that family and friends can view whenever they need a virtual hug.

And, of course, like Light Up A Life before it, leaving words of love and remembrance for those no longer with us brings a measure of comfort and joy by reliving precious memories. A beautifully presented Book of Love inscribed with your dedications is available to view both on the Willow Wood website and a printed copy in the Hospice’s multi-faith prayer Room.

Willow Wood’s chaplain, Eddy Inglis said: “Special occasions such as Christmas and the New Year are times when we want to reach out to each other and if we can’t physically embrace our nearest and dearest, then we can help you share your memories of loved ones.

“By dedicating a light on our Tree of Lights, by leaving a message in our Book Of Love you are reaching out to those special people, sharing your love and knowing that they will be able to read those messages whenever they need to feel that connection, that special, loving bond. It is a simple but meaningful way to share love, friendship – even to give each other a virtual hug.

“And you’re not just leaving messages or sharing memories, by taking part in Lights of Love you are helping to ensure that future memories can be made for our patients and their loved ones. Your donations are ensuring that our specialised services can continue into the future, your loving messages are improving the lives of our patients and for that, we thank you.”

Two celebratory carol services will be held, one at Glossop Parish Church on Saturday 3 December and the second at the Albion Church in Ashton on Sunday 11 December. These are free to attend and with choirs and brass bands are an emotional yet joyful way to remember, to share your thoughts and love, to pay tribute and to celebrate those special people who are always in your heart.