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Remember loved ones and keep local hospice charities shining brightly this Christmas

People in North Devon are being invited to remember someone they love this Christmas, while supporting the vital work of the region’s two hospice charities. This December’s Light Up a Life appeal will give people the chance to come together and light a candle in memory of loved ones at a series of special church services in support of North Devon Hospice (NDH) and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Services are taking place from December 8-10 in Bideford, Torrington, Fremington, Woolsery, Ilfracombe, and Barnstaple. They are open to everyone, not just those who have been supported by either hospice, and will offer heartening words of remembrance, carols and readings, as well as moments to reflect and remember those who are no longer with us. Over the last 25 years, the Light Up a Life appeal has become a firm annual tradition in North Devon, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for the area’s two hospice charities.

Emma Perry, Head of Fundraising at CHSW, said: “Christmas can be such a poignant time of year and our Light Up a Life services offer people a special way to remember loved ones and celebrate their memories.” Ali Hunt, Head of Fundraising at NDH, added: “We would love for you to join us at one of our services this year. Your support will make a huge difference to local people supported by our hospices, both over the Christmas period and in the years ahead.” To make a donation to this year’s appeal or for more information about the church services, visit www.lual.co.uk

Light Up a Life services 2021:

Bideford, The Pannier Market, Wednesday 8 December at 6.30 pm Torrington, St. Michael and All Angels, Thursday 9 December at 6.30 pm Fremington, Methodist Church, Thursday 9 December 6.30 pm Woolsery, All Hallows' Church, Thursday 9 December at 6.30 pm Ilfracombe, Pip and Jims Church, Thursday 9 December at 6.30 pm Barnstaple, Grosvenor Church, Friday 10 December at 6.30 pm

Hello and welcome to the December edition. I can’t quite believe that this is the last edition of this year! Looking back on this year, it has been a very hard, complicated and sometimes frightening year hasn’t it? We still seem to be in the middle of outbreaks but gradually life is getting back to normal very slowly.

I’m hoping and praying that after writing this, the Government doesn’t decide to lock us down again for Christmas and I am really hoping for a normal Christmas where family and friends can get together again and have a lovely time. With certain things that have happened this year personally, I feel now more than ever that family, friends and health are all you need.

Remember that there is still time to enter the Children’s Hospice South West - Santa’s on the Run event and you will also find details about the North Devon Hospice and Children’s Hospice South West Light up a Life event on page 2.

We have a couple of Christmas Fayres in the magazine this month, although both at the end of November you might just be able to make them.

The Christmas Village North Devon has now also started, I’m definitely going to go down for a skate, it will be a lovely addition to Barnstaple this year.

Have an absolutely amazing Christmas, we wish you peace and happiness. Until next year …..

Lisa

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