TheTree of Light has been a main fundraiser for the Rotary Club for a few years now. With the support of Morrisons we are able to display dedications to loved ones on this special tree throughout the christmas period.
Members volunteer to support this project in a number of ways. A small team of members erect the tree towards the end of November and decorate it with lights and the first dedications. These are the words of families and friends remembering their loved ones - they are tied to the tree with ribbons and then a print out of the labels is shown on the store window, Rotary facebook pages and the club website. Throughout the festive season more dedications are regularly added as more and more people honour their loved ones. Each time a new dedication comes in a card bearing the message is added to the tree.
The tree is usually taken down between Christmas and New Year and again a volunteer group dismantle and recycle the tree.
Maybe you enjoy putting a tree up at Christmas, could help with printing the dedications or have some expertise or interest in website and social media - we all help in different ways.
For projects such as this to continue for years to come we always need help. If you would like to find out how to get involved with Rotary drop us a line and we will be in touch.
more Remember a loved one at Christmas this year by lighting a candle on our Tree of Light. Find out how to donate here.
more Make a dedication to a loved one and support local charity too.
more A wonderful way to remember loved ones at this special time of year.
more The tree is once again standing in Morrisons Aldridge. Dedications to loved ones adorn the tree making it a beautiful Christmas Celebration.
more This years Tree and the dedications
more Messages are added to the tree to remember loved ones at Christmas.
more Dedications can be made to loved ones over the Christmas period when the tree will be adorned with lights.