Around 500 people went along to Phyllis Tuckwell’s annual Light up a Life service on Sunday, December 4, at its hospice in Farnham.

This was followed by a light projection on to Guildford Cathedral a few days later, in which the names of many of those who had a dedication made in their memory were shone on to the outside of the cathedral.

The service on Sunday evening was led by Phyllis Tuckwell’s chaplains, Rev Dr Jill Thornton and Rev Debbie Smith, and began with an introduction from Phyllis Tuckwell’s chief executive Sarah Church.

Readings were read by Councillor Alan Earwaker, Farnham’s town mayor, and Chris Tuckwell, president of Phyllis Tuckwell and son of Phyllis and hospice founder Edward Tuckwell, accompanied by carols, prayers and reflections.

The Kindred Spirits Choir sang a beautiful rendition of Do You Hear What I Hear? and Farnham Brass Band led the carols.

During the service, the lights on the hospice tree were switched on, with each shining light representing the life of someone who is much loved and missed.

“We hope everyone who came along to our Light up Life service or went to see the cathedral projection took comfort from them,” said Ruth Masters, fundraising manager at Phyllis Tuckwell.