FARLEIGH Hospice is inviting the Maldon community to remember a loved one at the hospice's first ever online Light Up A Life service.

The short service on Saturday, 5 December, will start at 2pm and is open to anyone who would like to remember the life of a loved one. The service will include readings and performances from representatives from across the community.

To watch the service simply join the Light Up A Life event on the Farleigh Hospice Facebook pagethe Farleigh Hospice Facebook page here or through the hospice's YouTube Channel here

The mid Essex hospice is also proud to launch a beautifully created online Light Up A Life memory page, where people can remember their loved ones by sharing memories, pictures, and thoughts. To share a memory of someone special or to make a donation to the hospice visit the Light Up a Life giving page here.

As a special thank you to everyone who donates, Farleigh will send them a bespoke Light Up A Life Christmas decoration to hang on their tree.

Alison Stevens, Chief Executive of Farleigh Hospice, said: "At Farleigh, we know that Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for those of us who have lost someone special. Our annual Light Up A Life service has always offered our local community the opportunity to come together, to reflect, and offer comfort and support during what can be a difficult time of the year.

"Due to social distancing, we have moved the service online, but we hope we can still offer the unity and togetherness these wonderful services are so well known for. This appeal is very important to us, it helps us raise awareness of the emotional and physical impact of loss and grief, and every donation helps our bereavement team to continue to provide emotional and practical support to young people and adults across mid-Essex."

For more information please visit the Farleigh Hospice websitehere.[.L]