High winds and the threat of torrential rain were unable to dampen attendance at this year's Tree of Light Dedication Ceremony in Princes Risborough on Sunday 29 November. Nearly 250 people braved the elements to join together to remember loved ones and see the lights on the Tree switched on by Alan Turner, Town Mayor and Chairman of the Council.
The service was led by James Tomkins, vicar of St Dunstan's Monks Risborough, and music was provided by Sally Dussek and Friends.
The Tree of Light is organised by the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough and raises funds for Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Rotary charities. James paid tribute to the Rotary Club for its contribution and generosity to the town through its many charitable activities and to Rennie Grove Hospice Care for the care that it provides to so many people.
This year, additional lights had been added to the tree to meet the increasing support and the Tree's natural growth. This necessitated a trip to the top of the tree on a cherry picker for one brave Rotarian! Nearly £5,000 has been raised so far this year, bringing the total raised in recent years to well over £30,000.
Dedications are displayed prominently close to the Tree and will be published in the Bucks Free Press in the new year. The Tree will remain lit until the end of December.
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