A HOSPICE is encouraging people to remember their loved ones by helping to make a light display in their memory.

St Cuthbert’s Hospice hopes to create a temporary light display which will be shown in several locations around Durham, before a final display at the organisation’s annual Light Up a Life remembrance service in Durham Cathedral.

Kay Carrick, senior donor development fundraiser, said: “This sparkling light display will give members of the public an opportunity to come together and collectively remember a loved one.

The lights will be used to create displays around Durham and at the annual Light up a Life service at Durham Cathedral

“Uniting with others can be very empowering when it is easy to feel alone in your grief.

“Involving the community in this project signifies an inclusivity in how we are all affected by bereavement and all have a need to remember those we have lost.”

People can write a message of remembrance on a light, which is designed to represent a candle, at a series of events taking place around the city in November.

Events are taking place at:

• Full Moon Market, Durham Market Place, Friday November 16, 5pm-8pm

• The Riverwalk, Thursday November 22, 4pm -7pm

• Durham Christmas Festival, Palace Green, Thursday November 29, 3pm-7pm

• Durham Christmas light switch on, Market Place, Friday November 30, 4.30pm-7.30pm.

The annual Light Up a Life remembrance service takes place at Durham Cathedral on Sunday, December 16.

Ms Carrick added: “As well as being a year to celebrate all that St Cuthbert’s Hospice has achieved over the last 30 years, 2018 has also been a year to reflect and remember loved ones who have been cared for by the hospice.

“Many tell us they find the experience uplifting. There’s something about being at Durham Cathedral that instantly brings a feeling of comfort and it is a wonderful space for contemplation, no matter what faith or beliefs you have.”

The light display has been made possible with thanks to Edinburgh Napier University, Euan Winton and Dr Diane Willis.