One week left to add loved ones to St Luke’s Festival of Light tribute
The Sheffield hospice’s biggest Festival of Light yet will take place on Sunday, December 6, as St Luke’s marks 55 years of caring for patients and families.
Supporters have one week left to make a dedication to a loved one ahead of St Luke’s Hospice’s Festival of Light.
Dedications submitted before Thursday, November 19, will be included in the hospice’s Book of Remembrance, available to view online and at the event on Sunday, December 6.
Each year, thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the hospice’s beautiful gardens, each one dedicated in memory of someone special.
One person supporting this year’s Festival of Light is Richard Scholey, who is remembering his wife, Margaret, with a loving tribute.
“Margaret and I were married for 55 years, and we had an extremely happy life together - filled with family, friends, successful teaching careers, holidays to France, and good coffee,” he said.
“In 2025, Margaret was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. As her illness progressed, she spent her last nine days at St Luke’s, where she died in September 2025, aged 77, surrounded by love.
“The compassion and dignity shown to Margaret, and to all of us as a family, left a lasting impression, and that’s why I’m remembering her at this year’s Festival of Light.
“Whether you're remembering a partner, family member, or friend, I hope you'll consider donating and dedicating a light in their memory.”
This year's Festival of Light is especially significant as St Luke's celebrates 55 years of providing expert, compassionate care to patients and families across Sheffield.
To mark the milestone, this year’s event will be bigger than ever before. Now spanning across both of St Luke’s sites, the event will feature an expanded Christmas Market, additional food vendors and even more opportunities for families to come together.
To make a dedication in memory of someone special and join Richard in supporting this year's Festival of Light, visit www.festival-of-light.org.uk.
When you make a dedication, your loved one's name will be added to St Luke’s online Remembrance Wall, and you'll receive a special tribute card featuring your dedication.
