Our thanks to everyone who attended and supported Lights of Love 2025
Sunday 7th December at the Ferrers Centre, Staunton Harold
Another wonderful and amazing Lights of Love was held at the Ferrers Centre, Staunton Harold on Sunday 7th December. We were blessed with a break in the weather, which meant that the 250+ people who came together did not have to huddle under umbrellas.
The event was kindly supported on the day by Charnwood Brass, Ashbeian Musical Theatre Group and Rev Dr Tim Phillips, with generous support being provided by our event sponsors: MBS, Earl Shilton Building Society, Allsop Durn LLP, Kind Pilates and Yoga, Easy Step Stairlifts, the Rotary Club of Ashby de la Zouch Castle and Fields Housing.
As usual there was a moment of silence before the lights on the tree were turned on and quiet gasp was audible as the stunning lights brightly lit up the magnificent tree.
For the many people present, it is very special to remember and honour those they love by hanging a tag on the tree, as the names are read out. It is a very personal and reflective moment. Bright Hope staff and volunteers placed tags on the tree for those people who were not able to join us on the day.
After a hearty rendition of ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’, Rev Dr Tim Philipps delivered his closing message and the mass of tags, that were now covering the tree, swayed gently in the breeze. They will remain there until Twelfth night.
Donations made to this event stand at a wonderful £2,600 plus Gift Aid. Every penny will be used to provide our free support to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of North West Leicestershire…..our community.
We look forward to seeing you next year on Sunday 6th December.