Candles launch event
Reflect, Celebrate and RememberAs we prepare for our much-loved annual event on Poole Quay this November, we invite you to be part of something magical from the very beginning.
Join us for the official launch of our Lantern Project – a heartfelt community initiative to spotlight our Family Support and Bereavement team.
📅 Monday 22nd September, from 5pm
📍 Lantern Bar, Lighthouse, Poole
During the evening, the team will share the inspiration and vision behind the project, which aims to bring people together through creativity, compassion, and remembrance.
What is the Lantern Project?
We’re inviting schools, youth groups, community organisations, local shops, and businesses to take part by decorating lanterns that will form a glowing tribute in the run-up to the Poole Quay event on 29th November.
We hope to see lanterns proudly displayed in shopfronts, classrooms, and windows across Poole throughout November each a symbol of togetherness and support for those navigating grief and loss or simply as a warm wish to someone experiencing Hospice Care.
On the night of the launch, we’ll all step onto the theatre stage and immerse ourselves in a sea of light, a powerful moment that highlights the comfort and unity a community can offer. This is more than a project; it’s a movement to reflect, celebrate, and remember the lives of those we’ve lost and the strength we find in each other.
Evening Itinerary
🕔 5.00pm – Arrival, tea, coffee & networking
Relax with a warm drink and connect with others passionate about making a difference in our community.
🕠 5.30pm – Welcome & words about the project
Hear from our Family Support and Bereavement Team as they share the heart behind this inspiring initiative and how your involvement will bring comfort, creativity, and connection to those who need it most.
🕔 5.45pm – Immersive candlelit experience
Step into the theatre for a powerful, sensory walk-through surrounded by over 600 softly glowing candles – each one symbolising remembrance, community, and hope.