Forest Holme Hospice has again partnered with The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole to have its iconic Tree of Remembrance outside the former Marks & Spencer store during the run up to Christmas.

Shoppers will be able dedicate a ‘Light up a Life’ star on the tree in memory of a loved one, irrespective of whether they were cared for by the hospice or not, in exchange for a donation towards the charity.

The stall will also be selling Christmas cards, gifts, decorations and stocking fillers, with all proceeds going towards ensuring that everyone in the local community affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Kirsty Perks, fundraiser at Forest Holme, said, “We are delighted to have our tree returning and we are so grateful to The Dolphin Shopping Centre for their continued support. Like many charities, 2022 has been a very challenging year for fundraising, so we’re so grateful to have this opportunity and look forward to seeing many familiar and new faces visiting us to remember a loved one.”

The Forest Holme Hospice Tree of Remembrance is now open open daily from 10am–4pm until Saturday 17 December.