Christmas is a very special time of year, yet it can also be very difficult because a loved one may no longer be with us. 

In remembrance of that special someone and in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice (Isle of Wight), Lights of Love services and illuminated parades are being held across the Island between 1st - 18th December.

Ryde 1st Dec  Lights of Love Parade starting at 5.45pm from Dover Park and Greenmount Primary School, for parade to Western Gardens for community carol singing and firework display courtesy of Jubilee Fireworks.
 
Brighstone 5th Dec  Lights of Love service at 7pm at St Marys Church to include the switching on of the light as part of their Chrismas Tree Festival 
Wootton 6th Dec  Lights of Love Service at the Cedars Inn to include mulled wine and mince pies 6.30pm.
 
Freshwater 6th Dec Lights of Love Service at St Agnes Church, Freshwater Bay 7.30pm.
 
Newport 7th Dec  Hospice Service at St Thomas Church Newport 7pm.
 
Seaview 7th Dec  Lights of Love Service at St Peters Church 7pm, includes switiching on of the lights and mulled wine and mince pies.
 
Bembridge 8th Dec  Lights of Love Parade, 5.30pm start at Lane End, through village to memorial gardens for turning on of the lights and service, then mulled wine and mince pies in the village hall from 6pm.
 
Rookley 10th Dec  Lights of Love Service 6.30pm on the Green & then the Methodist Church.
 
Totland 14th Dec  Lights of Love Parade assemble 6pm at the Recreation Ground, to include students from Yarmouth Primary, All Saints, Weston, St Saviours and West Wight Middle Schools.
 
Cowes 14th Dec  Lights of Love Service 7pm at Francki Place, outside Painters Arms, with the Trinity Church Singers.
 
Sandown 14th Dec  Lights of Love Service 7pm at the Broadway Centre, followed by entertainment and light refreshments.
 
Lake 15th Dec  Lights of Love Service 12noon at the Old Manor House, Lake. To include carols around the Christmas Tree with Shanklin Town Brass Band.
 
Yarmouth 15th Dec  Lights of Love Service 6pm in the Square, with the Salvation Army Band, Slipshod Singers and local school children.

Whippingham Lights of Love Service Sunday 16th December 2007 4.30pm at the Crematorium.

Shanklin 17th Dec  Lights of Love Service 6.30pm at the Crab Inn.
 
Ventnor 18th Dec  Lights of Love Service at the Winter Gardens Ventnor, doors open at 6.30pm for start at 7pm.

So many people donate a Light of Love in memory of their loved one and make a dedication in the Book of Remembrance which is kept in the Hospice Quiet Room.  For confirmation of dates, places and times Click HERE:

Lights of Love are a celebration of life, and are not limited to those who have died at the Hospice.  Or, at this special time of year, you may wish just to make a donation to help bring care,love and comfort to those on the Island who face life-threatening conditions.  The Island’s Hospice looks after over 800 patients each year, and their families, free of charge. To do this the Hospice needs to raise almost £2 million every year and all the money goes directly towards patient care on the Island.

Wight Christmas @Island Pulse

: Friday : November 2nd, 2007 at 1:01 am.