More than 600 local people came together to remember someone special at St Catherine’s Hospice annual Tree of Light service at the K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley last Sunday (4th December).
The non-religious service for all ages included carols, and readings.
Everyone was invited to write a personalised message on special silver stars before hanging them on one of the twinkling trees in return for a donation to St Catherine’s.
There was also a Book of Remembrance featuring the names of loved ones being remembered available for people to look at.
Every year, St Catherine’s needs to raise £6 million in voluntary income to fund all its running costs. Donations from the Tree of Light service help towards funding crucial end of life care for local people, which includes community nursing services, day hospice sessions and inpatient care.