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Jersey Hospice Care is inviting islanders to gather on St. Brelade's Bay this Saturday to remember and celebrate the lives of their cherished loved ones.
Entitled 'Candles on the Beach', the event uses light as a symbol of hope, with attendees having the opportunity to light a candle in memory of someone special.
Scott Douglas, the charity’s Event and Lotteries Officer, said: “The candles will be set out in the shape of a heart around a central flame, which is designed to represent Jersey Hospice Care’s role at the heart of the community.”
“Families, friends or individuals will form a semi-circle around the heart to create a sense of community and togetherness, something which we think will be really beautiful and poignant," he added.
Pictured: The event aims to provide solace and unity for those who wish to remember and honor their loved ones in a unique and touching way.
Mary Le Hegarat, Lead Bereavement Counsellor at Jersey Hospice Care, said: “This will be a beautiful event, which enables people to grieve in an open way and to reconnect with other people and communities, something which feels more important than ever following events which have rocked the Island recently.”
Those wanting to attend are encouraged to book in advance in case there is a change in weather. There will be seating on the beach and the lawn above, so that anyone, regardless of their mobility, can attend. Bookings can be made HERE.
Candles can be collected from 18:00 from the area between Pizza Express and the Oyster Box in St. Brelade’s Bay. The celebration starts at 19:30 with the lighting of candles at 20:00.
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