About Light a Light

Light a Light on our Tree of Remembrance and help St Columba's Hospice care for over 1,000 patients and families next year

Monday 5 December 2011
Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh
Gates open at 5.30pm, the lights will be switched on at 6.30pm

The festive season is a time of great joy, but it can also be a sad time when we remember the family and friends who are unable to be with us.

At St Columba's Hospice, we have a special way of remembering loved ones. We dedicate a light in the memory on our Tree of Remembrance in Charlotte Square Gardens, then we come together on the first Monday in December to light the tree, celebrate lives and enjoy the warmth of being part of the St Columba's Hospice family.

When you Light a Light on our tree, you enable us to care for the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians when they need it most.

How Light a Light works

When you dedicate a light on the Tree of Remembrance, we will send you a Light a Light Christmas Card inscribed with the name of your loved one(s) and with space to add your own special message. Please note we must receive your dedication by 30 November to be able to return your card in time for the tree lighting ceremony.

We invite you to then join us at our tree lighting ceremony on Monday 5^th December 2011 in Charlotte Square Gardens. The gates will open at 5.30pm and the lights will be switched on in a special ceremony by Sir Tom Farmer at 6.30pm. There will also be community carol singing.

How to Light a Light

There are three ways you can Light a Light: online, over the phone or by post.

Online

You can Light a Light online here. You can also call our team on 0131 551 1381 or download and print the form on this page

By post

Print and complete the form on this page and send it back to us at St Columba's Hospice, 15 Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW.

Over the phone

Call our friendly Fundraising team on 0131 551 1381 to Light a Light over the phone.

If you have any questions about Light a Light, please contact us on 0131 551 1381 or email fund@stcolumbashospice.org.uk.

Find Light a Light on Facebook

This year we have set up a special Facebook page for you to share your Light a Light memories and keep up-to-date with our latest news. Visit our Facebook page here.