Praising the service of our volunteer who has passed away
We’re paying tribute to one of our volunteers who has recently passed away. Stephen Webb, aged 66, joined our team between 2009 and 2019 and was a dedicated volunteer and driver for us. Valued volunteer Annie Clewlow, our Manager, says: “We were very sad to hear of the passing of our volunteer, Stephen. Although it is... Read More
Tree of Light promises to be ‘bright beacon against loneliness’ in Soton
This month (November 2022), we’ve officially launched our 14th annual Tree of Light Christmas campaign, which represents ‘a bright beacon against loneliness’ in the city. The switch-on events for our festive trees, which feature lights commemorating loved ones and special causes, take place on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4. Lord Mayor of Southampton Our... Read More
Tree of Light 2022
This year, we’re hosting our 14th annual Tree of Light campaign and are delighted to have two real life switch on events coming up. We hope you can join us! One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden and a large donated tree at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road, will be covered in... Read More
Tree of Light Remembrance Names
Tree of Light 2021 We were delighted to invite people to sponsor lights on our festive trees again this year, in remembrance of loved ones or special causes. Below are the names of those remembered and/or celebrated: Jane Davies remembers Madeleine & Charles Davies Jill Franz remembers Sebastien Wood Clare Challis remembers Joyce & Ted... Read More
Tree of Light raises more than £1,400!
We are pleased to let you know that we have so far raised £1,431.50 with our 13th annual Tree of Light campaign! We held two switch-on events for our festive trees, which were adorned with lights to commemorate sponsors’ loved ones. Our Manager, Annie Clewlow said: “All the funds raised will go towards our Good... Read More
Tree of Light 2021
We’re thrilled to announce our 13th annual Tree of Light campaign and that we have two real life switch on events coming up! One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden and a large donated tree at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road, will be covered in hundreds of sponsored Christmas lights to commemorate... Read More
Make Sure You Watch Our Virtual Tree of Light Switch on!
We’re excited that our 12th annual Tree of Light virtual switch on will be happening on Sunday 6th December at 4.50pm. The Mayor of Southampton will be giving a message of support for the campaign. So tune in at 4.50pm on Sunday when this YouTube link provided by St Mark’s Church, Archer’s Road Southampton will... Read More
Check Out Our Lovely Tree of Light Videos
We are very grateful to the staff at Drop the Mask (www.dropthemask.co.uk) for making our virtual Tree of Light switch on happen in the next few days, and for filming and making videos for us at no charge. Please check out these two lovely promo videos created for us by Drop the Mask: Tree of... Read More
Tree of Light 2020
Despite Covid-19 we’re delighted to announce that we’re launching our 12th annual Tree of Light campaign, although this year it will be run differently as due to the lockdown we are unable to have our usual official switch on by the Mayor. One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden will still be... Read More
Tree of Light in video
Following on from our previous Tree of Light stories, we are now delighted to share this video, produced by Solent University student, Abbie Elizabeth Lambden. We think she’s done a fab job capturing the light switch on at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road. There’s also a cheeky interview with our Manager, Annie, the Vicar of... Read More