How you can remember your loved ones with Warwick's Lights of Love

Residents in Warwick are being asked to share memories of their loved ones for the annual Lights of Love campaign.

The campaign organised by Warwick Rotary Club, in association with the Town Council, raises money for the Mayors charities and Myton Hospices.

On Saturday (October 31) Cllr Terry Morris, the Mayor of Warwick launched the Warwick Lights of Love campaign at the visitor information centre stall at the market.

This year the staff at the tourism information centre in Jury Street will be working behind closed doors during lockdown to ensure that the cards are ready and printed to go onto the tree which will take pride of place in the Market Square at the end of November.

The campaign usually starts with the lighting of the tree at the Victorian evening which has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions. The carol service of dedication has also been cancelled.

The lights will go on across Warwick on Friday November 27.

David Brain, president of the Warwick Rotary Club, said “The club was keen to ensure that although the Victorian evening has been cancelled, and times are hard, that we bring some Christmas spirit to Warwick town centre.

"This year when so many of us have either lost loved ones to Covid, or are unable to visit them, it is comforting to know that they have not been forgotten."

Cllr Terry Morris, Mayor of Warwick, said: "I was delighted to launch this year’s Lights of Love campaign for people who wish to hang a dedication card for loved ones on the Market Square Christmas Tree.

"The tree will once again be kindly donated by Barn Close Nurseries.

"Proceeds from the sale of the dedication cards are split between the Mayor’s Charity and the Rotary Club of Warwick.

"Cards can be purchased from the Warwick visitor centre who can be contacted via phone (01926 492212 ) or email ([email protected]) during lockdown."

Leaflets are also available at the Post Office, Torry’s Hardware in West Street on the Warwick Rotary website, or in the Courier on November 6.

Liz Healey, manager of the visitor information centre, said: "From Tuesday to Friday during lockdown leaflets will be put outside on the steps of the visitor information centre in Castle Street, completed forms can be posted through the letter box.

"We are inviting people this year to phone the visitor centre on 01926 492212 where we will take your take your details and donation over the phone if you are isolating at home."

Cards will stay on the tree until the New Year.

Names of those remembered on the tree will be shown next to the tree, and on the Rotary website: www.warwickrotary.org.uk