Pictured at the Light up a Life ceremony are, Siobhan McArdle, left, fundraising manager at the Southern Area Hospice and Susan Parks, Mayor's secretary. PT50-235.Pictured at the Light up a Life ceremony are, Siobhan McArdle, left, fundraising manager at the Southern Area Hospice and Susan Parks, Mayor's secretary. PT50-235.
Pictured at the Light up a Life ceremony are, Siobhan McArdle, left, fundraising manager at the Southern Area Hospice and Susan Parks, Mayor's secretary. PT50-235.

Southern Area Hospice 'Light up a Life' ceremony in Craigavon offers a time of reflection before Christmas

A poignant ceremony in Craigavon Civic Centre provided people with the opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away.

The Light Up a Life event, organised by Southern Area Hospice Services, was for members of the local community to spend a time of reflection in the run-up to Christmas.

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley said she delighted to help host the annual ceremony.

The event included a reflection by hospice chaplain Rev Matthew Hagan, singing of Christmas carols by the pupils of St Francis Primary School, Lurgan and contributions by hospice volunteers.