ON Monday, November 28, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice will be holding its annual Light up a Life service, to remember and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer here.

The service is always a special and poignant one, as well as being very popular - attracting more than 800 people last year.

The service, which will be held in the grounds of the hospice (situated in Waverley Lane in Farnham), will start at 6.30pm. Readings, carols and prayers will help those who attend to remember special times they had with their loved ones and reflect on fond memories.

During the service, the lights on the hospice’s Christmas tree will be switched on, to represent the lives of those loved ones to whose memory the service is dedicated.

Anyone whose loved one is no longer here – whether they were cared for by Phyllis Tuckwell or not – is invited to attend the service, and if they wish can dedicate a light on the charity’s Christmas tree to their loved one.

They will also be added to the evening’s Order of Service booklet. To dedicate a light on the tree, contact Phyllis Tuckwell on 01252 729446.

Leaflets with details about Light up a Life service and a form for making a dedication are available in all Phyllis Tuckwell shops and from the hospice reception, or alternatively by visiting the charity’s website at www.pth.org.uk/lual where those interested can dedicate a light on their virtual night sky.

To attend the service, Phyllis Tuckwell advises people bring a torch and wrap up warm. Parking will be available at the nearby South Farnham School and at the Abbey School, but it is very limited, so car-share if possible.

After the service, all those who have attended are invited to South Farnham School for tea and mince pies.

The charity’s annual Light up a Life service is provided completely free of charge, but any donation made to Phyllis Tuckwell would be gratefully received.