3 December 2019
St Peter's Hospice held its annual carol service, Light Up a Life, in Bristol Cathedral, beginning with a procession of candles in memory of the light of life. The Hospice's Book of Remembrance was placed with four candles at each corner on an altar in the Nave. Festive carols and poignant addresses punctuated the service led by Canon Nicola Stanley. Ross Matthews spoke of the life of his father who died in 2018, Chief Executive Frank Noble read a poem by Amanda Bradley entitled 'Love Lives On' and young violinist Flora Clapham performed a solo by J S Bach. The multi-faith service also involved many of the staff from St Peter's Hospice. 'At the end of the service, members of the congregation had an opportunity to find their loved one's name in The Book of Remembrance,' added Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE.