A Special Weekend of Remembrance
Charlotte Straker House Marks a Special Weekend of Remembrance
This weekend, Charlotte Straker House were proud to bring our community together for two heartfelt services of remembrance on 6th and 7th December. Both events offered meaningful opportunities for residents, families, volunteers, and friends to honour loved ones and take comfort in shared reflection during the festive season.
On Saturday 6th December, we were welcomed by Tynedale Hospice at Home at St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge for their annual Light Up a Life service.
The service, filled with carols, readings, and moments of quiet remembrance, provided a thoughtful space for all attending to reflect and remember.
Pictured above: Berenice Groves, Chair of Trustees at The Charlotte Straker Project reading at the Tynedale Hospice Light up a Life service.
We would like to extend our thanks to Tynedale Hospice at Home for inviting us to be part of such a moving and supportive community event. Their service was enjoyed by all who attended from Charlotte Straker House.
On Sunday 7th December, we hosted our own Tree of Lights service here at Charlotte Straker House. As dusk settled, our gardens became softly illuminated, creating a peaceful and reflective atmosphere for everyone gathered.
The Tree of Lights has become one of our most cherished traditions. It brings together residents, families, volunteers, staff, and members of the wider community to celebrate memories, honour those no longer with us, and share a moment of unity at this special time of year.
Reflecting on the weekend, Berenice Groves, Chair of Trustees, shared “Our Tree of Lights service is one of the most treasured moments in our year. Seeing our community come together reminds us of the deep bonds that make Charlotte Straker House such a special place. It was a privilege to stand alongside everyone as we remembered loved ones with warmth and love.”
We are grateful to everyone who joined us across the weekend and helped make both services so meaningful. We would also like to once again thank Tynedale Hospice at Home for welcoming us into their Light Up a Life service, Reverend David Kennedy for delivering our service, and Lord and Lady Allendale at Allendale Estates for kindly donating the tree to our home.
Pictured above: L-R Berenice Groves (Chair of Trustees), Jackie Kellett (Nurse), Reverend David Kennedy, Gavin Black (Vice Chair of Trustees) and Karen Dover (Senior Carer).
As we look ahead to the rest of the festive season, we remain committed to fostering a compassionate and supportive environment where memories are honoured, community is valued, and no one ever feels alone.
