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Light Up a Life

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.

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

Rectangular paper lantern in dark blue with gold stars and two gold hands in the shape of a heart. Inside is a tea light.
2026 Light Up a Life lantern, £4
A circular wooden bauble with two hands in the shape of a heart, dangling by a dark blue ribbon with the Dr Kershaw's logo
Light Up a Life wooden bauble, £3

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.

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:
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Make a dedicaton

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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.

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