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Lights of Love 2011

Willen Hospice held its annual Lights of Love service on 3rd and 4th December and over 1,500 Hospice supporters attended to remember loved ones.

The Hospice Christmas tree in the grounds overlooking the lake, was beautifully decorated and illuminated with hundreds of lights. The tree remains lit for the whole of the Christmas and New Year period.

Local musicians gave up their time to support the event and included the, MK Brass, MK Singing Network and MK Acapella who performed Christmas carols to the assembled crowds. A lone piper from MK Pipe band also played an accompaniment to the lights' switch on.  Young people and children had the opportunity to decorate stars which are displayed on two smaller trees adjacent to the main Lights of Love tree.

Willen Hospice - always there to care

It is anticipated that  the moving ceremony will have raised over £20,000 including Gift Aid for the Hospice, helping to ensure that Willen Hospice can continue to provide complex and individual care to adults with life limiting illnesses and support to their families and friends.

The special Book of Honour, filled with dedications in memory of a loved one, will be on display in the Hospice Reception area for the Christmas and New Year period until Sunday 8th January 2012.  If you missed the special service you can still make a dedication by contacting the Hospice on 01908 308708 or, alternatively, you can still make a dedication online.

Thank you to our Business Supporters

The event would not have been possible without the support of Brakes, Brian West & Son, Neill Elliott, The Green Burial Company, HW Masons & Sons, Matthew Finch & Son, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Milton Keynes Citizen, Milton Keynes Enigma Scouts Active Support Unit, Ruth’s Floral Design Studio, Souls, Stage-Trailer and Waitrose Milton Keynes.

Photographs by Dave Barrett