PLEASE can we say a heartfelt thank you to the thousands of supporters who came to watch our Light Up A Life lights get switched on at the weekend.

It’s an emotional experience for our families and our staff and volunteers who have helped to care for all the loved ones the lights in our trees represent.

Donations sponsoring lights in memory of loved ones helps us to keep providing our very special care for future families.

Our lights will shine brightly until January 6 and we will still gratefully accept donations throughout December. Please call 0151 343 0778 or visit wirralhospice.org to make your donations.

Alternatively, you can text LUAL44 £5 to 70070 if you’d like to make a gift but don’t wish to have a loved one’s name in our Book of Honour or receive an acknowledgement card.

Teresa Nightingale, head of fundraising, Wirral Hospice St John’s.