One of Sheffield’s most cherished festive traditions will return on Sunday 6 December, as our Festival of Light celebrates 55 years of care with its biggest event yet.

With just one week left to make a dedication in memory of a loved one, make sure your tribute shines alongside hundreds of others being remembered this year.

Each year, thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the hospice’s beautiful gardens, each one dedicated in memory of someone special.

When you make a dedication, your loved one's name will be added to our online Remembrance Wall, and you'll receive a special tribute card featuring your dedication.

Dedications made before Thursday 19 November will also see your loved one's name included in St Luke's Book of Remembrance, which can be viewed online and at this year's Festival of Light.

One person supporting this year’s Festival of Light is Richard Scholey, who is remembering his wife, Margaret, with a loving tribute.

“Margaret and I were married for 55 years, and we had an extremely happy life together - filled with family, friends, successful teaching careers, holidays to France, and good coffee,” he said.

“In 2025, Margaret was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. As her illness progressed, she spent her last nine days at St Luke’s, where she died in September 2025, aged 77, surrounded by love.”

“The compassion and dignity shown to Margaret, and to all of us as a family, left a lasting impression, and that’s why I’m remembering her at this year’s Festival of Light.”

“Whether you're remembering a partner, family member, or friend, I hope you'll consider donating and dedicating a light in their memory.”

This year's Festival of Light is especially significant as we are celebrating 55 years of providing expert, compassionate care to patients and families across Sheffield.

To mark the milestone, this year’s event will be bigger than ever before. Now spanning across both of our sites, the event will feature an expanded Christmas Market, additional food vendors and even more opportunities for families to come together.

visit www.festival-of-light.org.uk.