People urged to Light Up a Life

Friday, 6 November 2015 00:00

Bereaved people on the Island are being urged to remember their loved ones at a special festive ceremony.

Hospice Isle of Man is holding its annual Light up a Life event on Sunday, December 6th which involves switching on the Christmas tree lights.

People can also buy and sponsor their own lights - Mary Doyle is from the charity:

Mary says it's not intended to be a sombre event:

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