Ludlow Rotary Tree of Light to Shine as a Beacon of Remembrance
Once again this Christmas, the Ludlow Rotary Club offers everyone the opportunity to shine a light in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion or to send good wishes to friends or family by making a dedication and donation.
A Tree of Light, organised by the town’s Rotarians, has been part of the Ludlow Christmas for almost two decades.
On Friday 22 November there was a torch light procession led by the Rocksprings Community Choir singing carols across the Market Square to the Tree of Light, located in Castle Gardens. The Tree of Light was switched on by the Mayor of Ludlow, Councillor Beverley Waite.
Forms containing full information on how to submit a dedication may be obtained from St Laurence’s Parish Church, Nock Deighton Estate Agents
This year the Tree of Light, which will remain lit until Twelfth Night on 6 January, has already raised almost £700 in donations. The list of dedications received in time for inclusion in the Christmas edition of the Ludlow Advertiser and can viewed here Book of Remembrance 2024
On behalf of Ludlow Rotary, Barry Forrester said “We are grateful to all who have supported the Tree of Light this year with their dedications and donations. Our thanks also go to Ludlow Town Council for installing the new light display on the tree, Rockspring Community Choir for leading the carol singing when they were switched on, Nock Deighton for acting as a collecting point and the Ludlow Advertiser for its press coverage.”
He added “It is not too late to make a donation and dedication via our website www.ludlowrotaryclub.org.uk where we will be publishing the final list of dedications received by Twelth Night. The full amount raised will be earmarked for our community grants scheme, Ludlow Rotary Cares, taking place in Spring 2025.”
A minimum donation of £5 per dedication is invited with all funds received earmarked by Ludlow Rotary Club for local community projects. Last year almost £800 was raised through the Tree of Light.
Forms can also be downloaded by clicking on this link – Tree of Light Dedication Form
To make on-line dedications and donations click on this link – On-line Donation
Published 15/12/2024.