Newark hospice Beaumond House's Light Up A Life campaign returns along with The Big Give 2022 Christmas Challenge

Beaumond House Hospice Care is inviting people to shine a light on the life of someone they love this December.

Light Up A Life is the chance to remember family and friends while supporting the care provided by the Newark hospice.

“We were so lucky to have been cared for by the team at Beaumond House. It meant Marian could spend her final few weeks at home,” said Les Reid, of Farndon.

With Christmas just around the corner, Light Up A Life, provides the chance to gather as a community and light candles in memory of loved ones.

“This is my first Christmas without Arthur. Light up a Life gives me time to reflect and a chance to honour the memories we made,” said Pat Goddard, of Besthorpe.

This year, the hospice is offering more ways to get involved.

People can make a personal dedication to a loved one that will be displayed in the Book of Remembrance. Dedications are open to everyone, not just those with a connection to Beaumond House. When you donate a minimum of £5 per message you will be able to purchase a limited edition feather Light up a Life pin badge for an extra £1.

To make a dedication, visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk or email fundraising@beaumondhouse.co.uk

The day therapy patients at Beaumond House have been busy making feather-filled baubles to hang on your Christmas tree.

These ornate decorations can be personalised and cost £5. To order one, go to www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/light-up-a-life

Baubles are personalised and made to order; you will be able to collect them at Beaumond House reception, one of its charity shops or one of the Light Up A Life services.

For the first time, people can dedicate a light on a virtual Christmas tree. Once you’ve chosen a light, you can add a photograph of your loved one and make a donation to support Beaumond House.

The hospice would also love to see people at one of their Light Up A Life services at which there will be readings, songs, and time for reflection. There will be the chance to hang a memory tag on one of the Christmas trees at each church and light a candle in memory of a loved one.

The services are Monday, December 5, 7pm, at St John the Baptist Church, Collingham; Tuesday, December 13, 7pm, at Newark Parish Church, and Thursday, December 15, 7pm, at Southwell Minster.

To find out more, visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/light-up-a-life or call the hospice on 01636 610556.

Beaumond House has a number of fundraising activities planned in the run-up to Christmas.

December 17-24 is Bag Packing Week at Newark’s Marks and Spencer. The hospice is calling on local companies to allow staff to help out for a couple of hours.

November 29-December 6 is The Big Give 2022 Christmas Challenge.

The challenge launches on Tuesday, #GivingTuesday, and will be live for seven days.

Sign up for a reminder email at www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/the-big-give

Every donation made to Beaumond House during this week will be doubled. The hospice is hoping to raise £7,500 to help support patients and families.