Tree of Lights Service

We held our annual Tree of Lights service on Sunday, with carols (chosen by our residents), plus prayers, readings and a short address from Rev Jenny Kinnaird. Our residents, staff, volunteers and relatives took the opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who passed away in 2021, with readings and a short address from Peter Wood, our Deputy Chair of the Trustees. The Christmas Tree (kindly donated from Bywell Estate) was blessed and we switched on the christmas tree lights.

We also have a special Memory Tree which we light every year and place in the downstairs lounge so that everyone can see the decorated and inscribed hearts that are hung on the branches, to remember all those who have passed on in the last twelve months.

After the service, everyone enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies either served from the outside pod or inside the dining room. Our Christmas Tree looks magnificent and all our residents have been admiring all the lit up decorations and lights.

Muriel said “It’s certainly very sparkly! It looks lovely when I go outside.” Margaret added “It was a very touching service and I loved the carols.”