We are holding services for people of all faiths and beliefs to come together and celebrate the lives of their friends and family.

All the services will be held on Sunday 25th November at 3.00pm

Our Light up a Life appeal offers you an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us, but are always in our thoughts. People from all faiths and beliefs are invited to join us to remember a loved one, or to honour a friend, relative or colleague. Light up a Life is for everyone, not just those touched by hospice care.

This year we have introduced an online Book of Lights. You can remember someone special by uploading a dedication and a  message for your loved ones.

Dedication cards are available from our hospice shops in Workington, Whitehaven and Cockermouth or you can request one by calling us on 01900 873173.

All Saints Church, Cockermouth  

This service will be led by Reverend Godfrey Butland.

The Right Reverend James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle will give a sermon on the Gift of Hospice Care.

The Welcome and Readings will given by representatives from Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

President: Dr Brian Herd   Vice President:  Lord Judd of Portsea   Chair of Trustees: Dr Robert Walker     Volunteer: Beatty Thornthwaite

The Mayor and Mayoress of of Cockermouth, Cllr David Malloy and Lynn Malloy will switch on the lights of the tree during the service.

There will be three musical interludes performed by The Castlegate Singers.

Please join us after the service for a cup of tea or coffee and mince pie.

Parking available in Market Place Car Park or behind the Kirkgate, then walk up to the church.

Please note there are no toilet facilities at the church. 

 

St Mary’s Church, Cleator

This Service will be be led by Father Paul Johnstone

The Venerable Richard Pratt, Archdeacon of West Cumberland is attending and will give a sermon on the Gift of Hospice Care.

The Welcome and Readings will given by representatives from Hospice at Home West Cumbria and the local community:

Trustee: Mr Dennis Lydon      Senior Manager: Anne Farrer

The Chair of Copeland Borough Council, Cllr Peter Connolly will switch the lights on during the service.

There will be three musical interludes performed by Whitehaven Male Voice Choir.

Parking is available in the church car park.

Please join us after the service for a cup of tea or coffee and mince pie.

 

St George’s Church, Millom  

This service will be led by Reverend Carl Carter

The Welcome and Readings will given by representatives from Hospice at Home West Cumbria and the local community.

Chief Executive: Julie Monk    Vice President:  Richard Stout  Volunteer: Jackie Sayer

The Mayor of Millom, Cllr Jane Micklethwaite will switch on the lights of the tree during the service.

There will be three musical interludes performed by the Phoenix Singers.

Please join us after the service for a cup of tea or coffee and a mince pie.

 

The Helena Thompson Museum, Workington –this service will be in a humanist style

The Minister leading this service is Helen Parsons

This service is the first humanist style ceremony we have held.

The Welcome and Readings will given by representatives from Hospice at Home West Cumbria and the local community:

Head of Care & Quality: Lorraine Dixon    Trustee: Joanne Bowe   Senior Hospice Nurse: Lillian Simmons

The Mayoress of Workington, Pamela Graham will switch on the lights of the tree during the service.

There will be three musical interludes performed by Seaton C of E Junior School Choir.

Please join us after the service for a cup of tea or coffee and a mince pie.