To mark its 30^th anniversary Forest Holme Hospice Charity is to stage a display of 1,000 handcrafted stained glass fritillaria flowers.

Members of the public have the opportunity to own a piece of commemorative handcrafted stained-glass art, skilfully created by the talented artist Ellie Drake-Lee from Garden Glass Art. The public will be able to view the stained glass fritillaria flowers display free of charge from Saturday 27 April to Thursday 2 May in the garden at Merley House in Wimborne. The keepsake flowers are now available to pre-purchase via https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/GlassFlowers for delivery or collection following the event.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set up in 1994 to raise funds for the then new specialist palliative care unit based at Seldown Road in Poole. The charity officially launched on 26 April and since then donations from supporters have helped the hospice to care for over 30,000 patients and their families.

Formerly known as Friends of Forest Holme, Forest Holme Hospice Charity has grown to meet the increasing demand for the hospice services, led by a team of specialist doctors, nurses, counsellors and specialist care teams who provide practical and emotional support for adults of all ages and their families in a variety of settings, such as their own home, nursing home, care home, in Poole Hospital or in the hospice itself.

To coincide with its anniversary, the charity has also announced details of a number of other activities and initiatives taking place throughout the year, including a £30 For 30 Years appeal, numerous fundraising and challenge events, as well as the annual Tie A Yellow Ribbon and Light Up a Life remembrance services.

Hannah O Hare, Charity CEO, said: “This year is an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last 30 years, remembering all those whose lives have been touched by Forest Holme, and thanking everyone who has been a part of making the hospice what it is today. The remarkable unwavering support of our community has enabled us to care for thousands of local people living with life limiting illnesses, so here’s to the next 30 years of compassion, dignity, and quality end-of-life care for all.”

If you would like to help celebrate the hospice’s 30th anniversary and learn more about the work of Forest Holme, please visit: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk