Remembrance Tree of Light Christmas fundraising appeal
Have the names of your passed loved ones printed in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer and donate funds to purchase food hampers for those in need this Christmas.
The tree is opposite the old Debenhams store and donations given in memory of departed loved ones will be collected in the usual way through Halifax plc and via “JustGiving”.
If using “Just Giving”, https://bit.ly/Tree2024, please follow the instructions carefully and leave details of your loved one’s name and your dedication in the “Details- name and message box”
The tree should be in place by Friday 14th November 2025.
John Bownas, Manager, at Love Hastings Ltd has stepped in this year to create a different Christmans Tree spectacle. We are very grateful for his generosity and the support received from Hastings Observer and Halifax Hastings branch. We are grateful to A1 Quality Care for assembling and distributing the hampers. Payments are made well in advance of Christmas and draw on the funds collected the previous year.
Last year about 100 people were remembered and £1,000 raised to help families and individuals.
The ‘Tree of Light’ should not be confused with the ‘Lights of Love’ which supports our wonderful Hospice.
We do hope you will remember a loved one at this time of family celebration and help others less fortunate than yourselves. Please complete the nomination and donation form.
The following dedications and memories were received by 20.11.25:
David Fentiman, Vera Sheppard, Leslie Sheppard, Joyce Fentiman, Frank Fentiman. Much loved and missed.
Graham Hilder. Our son, brother and uncle. Very much loved and never forgotten. Mervyn, Margaret, Janet Jemma and Hannah.
In loving memory of - Trevor Hindson, Mary & Jim Westland, Doreen & Alan Laughlin, Barbara & Trevor Hurford.
Carole Johanna Hill. My Sister - Still sadly missed.
Emma May Huckins. Our daughter who is sadly missed every day.
Bob and Joyce French and Michael Kebbell. Always loved and remembered.
Dennis O'Keefe. Remembered with love always.
Dear Maureen & John Beech.A very dear mum & dad.
Florence (Ann Ballard). Mum, first Xmas without you. Love you, Rose, Mark & Family.
Pam & Cyril Stapley, Avril & Dennis Rummery & Nan & Grandad Stapley. Loved and remembered always.