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Light up a Life
Sunday 13th December 2026
St Helena Hospice - Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9JU
Celebrate those we miss at our Light up a Life events this Christmas.
If you're remembering someone special this festive season, we invite you to join us at one of our special Light Up A Life remembrance services in the hospice garden this December where we will illuminate our tree in dedication to those we miss.
Services take place at 3.30pm or 5.30pm on Sunday 13th December and offer an opportunity to feel strength in commemorating together. Both events will include performances by a local choir, lighting of the Christmas tree, a selection of stalls and refreshments. Our spirituality lead Tim will lead us in a service of reflection and remembrance and there will be an opportunity to place a star on our Christmas tree in memory of your loved one.
We've created an online space where you can upload photos and memories of the loved ones you will be remembering to be displayed at the events in a collective tribute.
There’s no charge to attend. If you’d like to dedicate a light, you can do so with a voluntary donation, helping ensure that people in our community receive the care and support they need as they face dying, death and bereavement.
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