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We welcome the Sands community to come together at our annual Winter Lights services and events to remember precious babies gone too soon.

Sands' volunteer-led Winter Lights services and events are an opportunity to come together as a community and remember our baby or babies at a busy time of year.

We call these events Winter Lights to symbolise the moments we often share across winter and using light as a sign of hope and remembrance. They are special events, and we warmly welcome you to join us.

Our volunteer-led Winter Lights services and events take place across the UK and are free of charge.

This year, volunteers are organising Starlight Walks, Christmas tree festivals, wreath making, origami decoration crafting, other types of crafting and decorating, candle and Diya events, as well as gatherings around food, and Lights of Love services. Please find your local event or service below.  

Local Winter Lights:

If there isn’t an event near you and you’d like support to organise one for parents and loved ones in your area, please contact us. We can support you with ideas and resources to create a peaceful event for families. Email volunteering@sands.org.uk 

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