Isabel Hospice is inviting people to help spread light and warmth throughout their community by hosting eight Lights of Love services across eastern Hertfordshire in November and December.
Lights of Love is an uplifting, inclusive occasion offering the opportunity to come together to remember those who are no longer with us, but hold a special place in our hearts.
Charlotte Carder, our Acting Head of In-Patient Services, said: “If you haven’t attended before, Lights of Love is a chance to get together with the wider ‘Isabel family’; people who have been touched by our work, or simply want to gather with others to remember someone special at this time of year.
“There will be readings and carols as well as a moment of reflection for those we have loved and lost, or who have inspired us or given meaning to our lives in some way, before the magical moment when we illuminate the Lights of Love tree, which we know marks the beginning of the festive period for many local families.”
Services are taking place on:
Saturday 19th November at 4.00pm – Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Saturday 19th November at 4.00pm – Sayesbury Manor, Sawbridgeworth
Friday 25th November at 6.00pm – The Manor House, Buntingford
Saturday 3rd December at 4.00pm – Hertford Castle, Hertford
Sunday 4th December at 4.00pm – Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford
Tuesday 6th December at 6.30pm – Living Well with Isabel Community Hub, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City
Saturday 10th December at 4.00pm – The Green at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Sunday 11th December at 4.00pm – Halsey Masonic Hall, Cheshunt
Families can make a dedication to someone special via our Lights of Love page and are also encouraged to make a donation to support the life-changing care and support Isabel Hospice offers to people facing the darkest of times.
The money raised through Lights of Love helps ensure that more people like Pearl Roots, who was cared for by the our In-Patient and Hospice at Home teams before she died, can have an expert professional by their side, someone who is not only highly skilled but who cares and wants to make a difference.
The Hospice first became involved in Pearl’s care when her family were told that her cancer was terminal and there was nothing more that could be done except keep her comfortable.
Pearl’s daughter Jayne said: “She stayed in the In-Patient Unit for a week and the quality of the care was so much better than what we’d experienced up until that point.
“Mum felt safe and cared for and I visited her every day and was able to stay for as long as I wanted. We were able to take her outside for little walks around the garden and they even cooked her a steak dinner after telling them it was her favourite food.
“When she had been in hospital I was constantly worried about her, but with the Hospice all that anxiety and stress lifted. Her every need was met.”
You can read more of Pearl’s story here.
