Our beautiful multi-faith service celebrates and remembers your loved ones, whether they received care from us or not. Held on our Hospice grounds, it is a night of music, readings and memories.
Light Up a Life 2026
Dedications are now open for Dr Kershaw’s’ Light Up a Life 2026 campaign, with our brand-new lanterns and popular wooden baubles also available to order.
Each year, our Light Up a Life service offers a special opportunity to dedicate a light on our beautiful Hospice tree in memory of your loved one. This poignant event brings our community together to reflect, remember, and celebrate the lives of those we hold close, while helping to support care for our patients and their families.
This December, we will be holding two events for the first time. On Sunday 6 December, there will be a service at our Hospice. Then on Sunday 13 December, we will be holding an additional Light Up a Life service at St Joseph’s Church in Shaw.
Whether you choose to make a dedication or join us at our event(s), we thank you for your support.
Dedications must be received by Friday 27 November to be included in the Book of Remembrance and on-screen during the event.
Outdoor Hospice service: Sunday 6 December
We would be honoured for you to join us at our multi-faith Light Up a Life service at our Hospice on Sunday 6th December at 5pm (gates open from 4pm). The 30-minute outdoor service will include readings, vocal performances, and the lighting up of our Hospice tree, with each light dedicated in memory of a loved one. Ensure to wrap up warm on the evening. Refreshments will be available before and after the service, and a selection of event merchandise will be on sale.
Indoor church service: Sunday 13 December
This year, we are pleased to offer an additional indoor Light Up a Life service at St Joseph’s Church, Shaw, OL2 8SZ from 5pm on Sunday 13 December. The service will have a more Christian focus while retaining the cherished elements of our Hospice celebration, including the lighting of the tree. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Parish Centre, where guests can share memories and spend time together.
Order your Light Up a Life lanterns and baubles
Our new Light Up a Life self-personalisable lantern and wooden baubles can be ordered online for postage or collection prior to the events. They will also be available from our Hospice’s Reception from mid-October, and at both Light Up a Life events.
Behind the scenes of our 2025 service
Order of Service & Book of Remembrance
View our 2025 Light Up a Life Order of Service and Book of Remembrance
Details
WHEN:
Sunday 6 December 2026 (gates open at 4pm)LOCATION:
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Make a dedication or order your lantern or bauble
Your dedication will shine as a light on our Hospice tree as a symbol of love and remembrance. Your loved one’s name(s) will also appear onscreen during the event and be included in our Book of Remembrance, available at both services and on our website.
Each dedication will receive a personalised dedication card and a star for you to personalise and display at home or hang on one of our Hospice trees.
You can also make a dedication by calling 0161 624 9984.
All dedications need to be made by Friday 27 November to be included in the Book of Remembrance and on-screen during
the event.
Light up a Life is an event that raises funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, a charity (Charity Number 1105924) whose registered office is at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU (“Dr Kershaw’s”). By agreeing to participate in this event you accept there are certain terms and conditions to participation set by Dr Kershaw’s which are set out in full below: –
The following are Dr Kershaw’s conditions of entry to the Event and terms of participation in the Event: –
- By purchasing a dedication, lantern or bauble, you are contributing to a charitable remembrance initiative. Your purchase relates to the dedication in memory or celebration of a named individual, as part of a commemorative display or activity organised by Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
- Attendance at any associated event or display is optional. Your purchase does not require you to attend in person and your dedication will be included regardless of your presence.
- It is your responsibility to provide accurate names, messages or dedication wording at the time of purchase.
- The charity reserves the right to refuse or amend any wording that is considered offensive, inappropriate or unsuitable for public display.
- The charity will ensure that your dedication is included within the relevant remembrance display, event or activity.
- This may include (as applicable): displaying names/messages
- The format, timing and presentation of the display may be subject to operational requirements.
- The outline arrangements for any associated event or display are subject to change and should be regarded as indicative only.
- All purchases are non-refundable unless the event or dedication activity is cancelled by the charity and no suitable alternative arrangement can be provided.
- In the unlikely event that a lantern or bauble arrives damaged, refunds cannot be offered. All lanterns and baubles sent by post are dispatched at the recipient’s own risk.
- If cancellation occurs, the charity will notify you as soon as reasonably possible and may offer an alternative form of recognition or dedication where appropriate.
- If the event or dedication activity cannot take place due to circumstances beyond the charity’s reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, national emergencies, fire, or other unforeseen events, the charity reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the activity.
- The charity will take reasonable care in delivering the remembrance activity but shall not be liable for any indirect loss, inconvenience or disappointment arising from changes, delays or cancellation of the event or display.
- You may be asked to provide additional information relevant to your dedication or purchase. Failure to provide requested information may affect the inclusion or presentation of your dedication.
- Photography and/or videography may take place during remembrance events or displays.
- Images and footage may be used for promotional and marketing purposes, including social media, printed materials and third-party media partners.
- If you prefer not to appear in images, please inform a member of the event team where practicable and reasonable steps will be taken to avoid inclusion.
- Your personal data, including names and dedication messages, will be processed in accordance with the charity’s Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.
- Dedication details may be publicly displayed or shared as part of the remembrance activity.