Light up life for hospice

REMEMBER a loved one this Christmas by helping to light a special tree and singing your heart out at a carol service.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice hosts a festive service around a giant Christmas tree each year in its Turf Lane grounds, Royton.

The tree is adorned with lights remembering the life of a loved one.

The hospice asks for a minimum £5 donation for each light to help towards its running costs.

Last year, more than 2,000 lights were lit, raising more than £10,000. Appeals manager Brian Hurst is asking supporters to make this year even better.

The service, which has a sparkling 25ft-tall Christmas tree at its centre, takes place on Sunday, December 5, at 7.30pm.

Anyone who is interested can download an order form for a light from the hospice website at www.drkershawshospice.org.uk or send a £5 cheque, payable to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, with a covering letter to the appeals office at the hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU.