ellenor ’ s Lights Of Love Service Goes Online
In a year where so many have experienced separation and loss , ellenor are inviting you to be part of their remembrance service – Lights of Love . The hospice ’ s service will be taking place virtually , meaning that anyone with internet access can watch when it is aired on the charity ’ s Facebook and YouTube channels at 6pm on Saturday 12 December .
Ben Cooper , chaplain at ellenor said : “ This has been an incredibly challenging year for everyone in our community . Never has the importance of our own loved ones been more obvious to us than over the last few months . We all draw strength from sharing these moments together , from realising that we are part of a wider family , all going through the same journey .”
The virtual service will include readings and traditional music , as well as a moment of reflection , when all those watching can see the Lights of Love being switched on ellenor ’ s Christmas tree at the hospice . Each light will shine in memory of someone special .
To dedicate a light on our Christmas tree in memory of your loved one , please visit www . ellenor . org / lights-of-love or call the supporter care team on 01322 626509 , and ellenor will also send you a Lights of Love Service Pack , which will include your order of service and candle to light at home .
Volunteer Thanks For Helping Charity ' s Survival
Local charity Brogdale Collections has reached out to thank its staff , volunteers , supporters , visitors , and customers who have all played a role in helping the charity survive through months of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Brogdale is home to the largest collection of temperate fruits in the world and is an essential source of knowledge and information about the nation ’ s fruits . Holding a series of COVID-compliant Heritage Orchard Days enabled visitors to visit the orchards , learn about the fruit and trees and most importantly harvest their own rare and heritage fruit .
Operations manager , Sara Smile says : “ We couldn ’ t have done this without our wonderful volunteers who have played a vital role in ensuring the charity ’ s survival . They have helped tirelessly by picking fruit , pruning trees , weeding gardens and helping with our events . We could not have managed without them . A huge thank you also to the public , our partners , supporters , and visitors who have attended workshops , joined in with our events and purchased our fruit . Because of all these people , Brogdale Collections stands a chance of surviving .”
Anyone wishing to support Brogdale Collections can help by purchasing places on their programme of courses – either for themselves , or as gifts for friends and family . For more details go to www . brogdalecollections . org
Charity Hosts Virtual Classical Concert
Hospices of Hope is delighted to announce that it will host the forthcoming free Virtual Season of Hope Concert on 5th December 2020 in aid of the charity ’ s hospices in Romania , Serbia , Moldova and Albania .
The virtual concert , which will feature world-class performers , has been arranged by international tenor and long standing supporter of the charity , Neil Latchman . The programme will include Bach , Tosti , Henson , Hasselmans , Schulhoff , and festive Romanian Christmas songs . Along with Neil , pianistcomposer Lance Mok , flautist Peter Robertson , and harpist Cecilia de Maria , amongst others , will be performing .
Commenting , deputy CEO and fundraising director , Anna Perolls said : “ We are very lucky to have such a fantastic and talented group of musicians giving their time and talents to help terminally ill patients . We are particularly grateful to Neil Latchman for organising this event , which is a follow-up to the very successful concert he held for us last year .”
The concert takes place at 6:30pm – 8:00pm on 5 December 2020 with tickets available online at www . hospicesofhope . com or by ringing the Hospices of Hope Team at 01959 525110 . Whilst free to attend , Hospices of Hope would be delighted if concert-goers feel inspired to donate online .
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