You are warmly invited to join us for the Light up a Life service at Blythe House Hospice at 6.30pm on Monday 15th December.
Doors open from 6pm.
The service will include time for reflection and remembrance, followed by refreshments and mince pies (with juice and snacks for children).
It’s a gentle and meaningful way to come together, share memories, and find comfort in the company of others.
Light Up a Life in memory of someone you love this winter
Our Light up a Life appeal is a heartfelt way to remember and celebrate someone you love, while helping to bring comfort and hospice care to others who need it most.
Every light dedicated in memory of a loved one will shine brightly in support of Blythe House Hospice, helping us to continue providing free, personalised care for local people living with life-limiting illness, and support for their loved ones across North Derbyshire.
This year, Salli will be dedicating a light to her beloved dad, Bill – affectionately known as Pops – who died at home with the support of Blythe House Hospice.
Salli, from Chesterfield, explained: ‘From the moment the healthcare assistants walked through the door, Pops took to them immediately. There was a huge amount of laughter, and he looked forward so much to their visits’.
Salli with Dad, Bill and Mum, Jean
‘Without the weekly visits, I genuinely don’t know what we’d have done, or how we’d have coped. The visits weren’t just important for our mental health – the team also encouraged us to keep Pops as active as possible. We believe that made a difference and helped to prolong his life. Whenever he felt up to it, we took him out – sometimes just for a drive. One day, we toured around Chesterfield, visiting his old haunts – where he grew up and where Mum lived when they were courting. Just the weekend before he died, we even went out for a meal. The support and encouragement from Blythe House meant we could give Pops a sense of “normal life” – we laughed and made memories together. We all grew so fond of the team.’
On the day Bill died, Sara, Healthcare Assistant, was by their side: ‘We felt useless. We didn’t know what to say or do. But she reassured us: “Talk to him – he can still hear you. He’s not in as much pain as you think – try not to panic or worry. All the noises are normal.” Just having someone there, giving us that reassurance – it was absolutely phenomenal. Dad died peacefully at home in October 2024.
‘We’d lost our way before Blythe House came along, but they gave Pops a better end of life than we ever could’ve imagined and we’ll be forever grateful.’
‘Dedicating a light to my Pops is a special way to remember him whilst gifting another family the care of Blythe House Hospice this Christmas.’
