Light up a Life
City Hospice offer care and support to patients in their own homes, as well as at their centre in Whitchurch. It was established in 1984 and the funds they raise go to offering palliative care within the community.
Their Light Up a Life campaign runs from 31 October to 31 December. They host a variety of events to raise money for the cause. This year, the campaign launch event will be held in the city centre at The Pantry on Charles Street, on 7 November. This is a free event which will involve a christmas tree light-up with Lord Mayor.
There will also be performances from Jessy Sings, Cytsain Choir and the Ukulele Orchestra. In addition, you will get the chance to view the charity’s special book of remembrance, as well as to write a remembrance tag on the christmas tree for a loved one. Tickets for this can be bought online.
Thur 7 Nov is a special date for @CityHospice as we will launch of our #LightUpALife Campaign. On the lead up to Christmas families across #Cardiff will make donations in memory of loved ones so we can support patients when they need us most. Register here https://t.co/ZcQoVCasoj pic.twitter.com/ADVjLfW9Tw
— City Hospice (@CityHospice) November 4, 2019
Meet #Santa Claus at @CottrellParkLtd, St Nicholas, #Cardiff on Saturday 7 December and support Cardiff's local hospice. Enjoy a delicious brunch & the City Hospice #Christmas #Market. Book today https://t.co/EYxsGl8uKQ pic.twitter.com/iKj1HNoqNK
— City Hospice (@CityHospice) November 1, 2019
Bring your friends or family along with you for Christmas brunch with Santa and a whole day of festive fun at Cottrell Park
A festive brunch with Santa will get you and your family in the mood for Christmas, and you can support a local charity at the same time.
If you come along to Cottrell Park on 7 December, you will be part of City Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal, which helps support people in the Cardiff community when they need care the most.
The event welcomes people of all ages, but if you bring your little ones along, they can attend Santa’s grotto after the meal and will even receive a free gift.
The Christmas brunch includes a hot traditional Welsh breakfast. Or you can opt for a sweet option of pain au chocolat, muffins or pancakes.
Daisy Magill, fundraising and events coordinator, said: “In addition to this we will have a variety of our City Hospice Christmas stalls for people to purchase those last minute gifts for their loved ones.”
She added: “The event is aimed at groups of friends, families and anyone in the community to come and get in the festive spirit while supporting Cardiff’s local hospice.”
Cardiff Male Choir will also be performing for some live entertainment and there will be plenty of stalls to do some Christmas shopping.
The day is run by City Hospice who, according to the BBC, received a record number of 742 new patients in 2017, which was a 10% increase from 2016. They also reported that the number could reach 1,200 to 1,400 annually, so the charity is rapidly expanding.
They must raise £1.5m each year from events like these, alongside donations, to keep sending nurses to those in need and ensure the best quality of care.
The brunch costs £12.95 per child and tickets can be bought online, while adults can purchase their tickets on the day for £8.
Light up a Life
City Hospice offer care and support to patients in their own homes, as well as at their centre in Whitchurch. It was established in 1984 and the funds they raise go to offering palliative care within the community.
Their Light Up a Life campaign runs from 31 October to 31 December. They host a variety of events to raise money for the cause. This year, the campaign launch event will be held in the city centre at The Pantry on Charles Street, on 7 November. This is a free event which will involve a christmas tree light-up with Lord Mayor.
There will also be performances from Jessy Sings, Cytsain Choir and the Ukulele Orchestra. In addition, you will get the chance to view the charity’s special book of remembrance, as well as to write a remembrance tag on the christmas tree for a loved one. Tickets for this can be bought online.
Thur 7 Nov is a special date for @CityHospice as we will launch of our #LightUpALife Campaign. On the lead up to Christmas families across #Cardiff will make donations in memory of loved ones so we can support patients when they need us most. Register here https://t.co/ZcQoVCasoj pic.twitter.com/ADVjLfW9Tw
— City Hospice (@CityHospice) November 4, 2019
Meet #Santa Claus at @CottrellParkLtd, St Nicholas, #Cardiff on Saturday 7 December and support Cardiff's local hospice. Enjoy a delicious brunch & the City Hospice #Christmas #Market. Book today https://t.co/EYxsGl8uKQ pic.twitter.com/iKj1HNoqNK
— City Hospice (@CityHospice) November 1, 2019