Three records for attendance, commemorations and the weather were set in Princes Risborough on Sunday 27 November.
More than 250 people of all ages lit candles at the dedication of Princes Risborough's Tree of Light in Duke Street Gardens led by the Rev James Tomkins at 4.00 pm on Sunday evening. The record attendance matched the clear, chill but still evening air, the first year the dedication was able to go ahead without accompanying rain, snow and wind.
Well over 400 people, more than any previous year, have so far been remembered by family and friends although dedications can continue to be made until the end of the year. So far some
more A rare opportunity to listen to and appreciate world reknowned artists in Princes Risborough, A Mozart Quartet, Barber's Adagio, a Bach Piano Concerto and music by Chopin played by Philip Fowke and the Archaeus Quartet. Proceeds to the Princes Centre.
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more The press announcement on the Tree of Light Service
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more The Tree of Light Ceremony on behalf of Rennie Grove Hospice raided over £4000. Young and old braved the conditions for this special tree lighting ceremony. The tree provides an opportunity to remember a loved one and so far 500 dedications received
more For members not resident in Princes Risborough (e.g.Speenies) please find a link to the Risborough Town Council Magazine. Having submitted several items interesting to see they were not considered by the editors!
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more Choir concert on behalf of the Chiltern Prostate Cancer Support Group
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back Nearly 500 people attended the dedication ceremony on Sunday November 30th 2014. With over 500 dedications, donations raised over £5000. Dedications are displayed close to the tree and the tree remained lit until the end of December 2014.