December 06, 2022 - 872 views
Standing below the St David’s Hospice Tree of Lights in Rhos on Sea last Sunday, hundreds of people gathered to remember their loved ones and celebrate the coming of Christmas.
Kindly organised by the Rhos on Sea Rotary, The Tree of Lights was switched on for the first time this year with its branches adorned with beautiful twinkling lights.
The ceremony took place on the Promenade and it was the first time the event has been held since 2019 due to the pandemic restrictions.
The weather stayed dry for the service, which featured music from the Beulah Brass and carols from Cor Meibion Colwyn.
Rotary President Pauline Hogan said, “We were so pleased to invite the public to witness the switch on this year following such difficult times. All proceeds from the Tree of Lights will go to support the fantastic work of St David’s Hospice in Llandudno.”
The lights were switched on by the Mayor of the Bay of Colwyn Cllr Colin Matthews after which an address and the blessing was given by Rev. Owen Morris.
Rhian Jacobs, Event Co-ordinator for St David’s Hospice said: “Our grateful thanks go to the members of the Rhos on Sea Rotary for organising the evening, the choir and band who led the crowd in carol singing, and also Griffiths Construction, Specialist Engineering Technical Services, Absolute Sounds, Conwy County Borough Council, Amberon and The Bay of Colwyn Town Council.”
Since its inception, 23 years ago, the Tree of Lights has raised over £350,000 for local end of life care. Donations in memory of loved ones can still be made either via the St David’s Hospice website
