A new event in Poole next month will remember and celebrate loved ones.

Organisers Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hope ‘Candles on the Lake’ will become an annual event each autumn.

The first is on Saturday October 16 at 6pm at The Ark in Poole Park.

It features a floating candle display, music from local musicians and a reflective reading to remember and celebrate loved ones.

Vicki Gray, Area Fundraiser, pictured left, said: “The event is free for all to join, so tell your friends, neighbours, colleagues, and family to come along to this wonderful evening.

“You can make an online donation for a candle(s) before the event, alternatively candles will be available on the night.

“If you would like to add a personal dedication to your candle, facilities to write your own message will be available.

“We envisage ‘Candles on the Lake’ to be a significant event in the local community calendar going forward and to take place every year in the autumn.

“It will be a memorable and meaningful celebration where families and friends can come together to reflect and remember loved ones, as well as see a beautiful display of lights to represent all of the incredible people in our community.

“This poignant and special event will start with a reflective walk around the boating lake, followed by music from local choirs and a short reading.

“Lewis-Manning volunteers will then float the candles onto the lake for the magical display of lights.

“Donations will be used to fund our Bereavement and Family Support as well as other vital services, allowing us to give invaluable support to patients and their families from diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, through to end of life and bereavement.

“We are asking people to make a suggested donation of £5 per candle and people can buy as many as they like,

“If three people donated this amount it could cover the cost of a one-hour telephone call or visit, providing support to a grieving family.”

Several local organisations are getting involved in the event.

They include charity partner LA Digital Print, which is donating all the posters and flyers for the event for free, while Hobbycraft is donating tea lights for the event, also free of charge.

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