A Sheffield Hospice was forced to cancel its ‘Festival of Light’ fundraiser due to last weekend’s snow.

St Luke’s hosts a range of annual Christmas fundraisers throughout December to raise money for their patients.

The event is held at their hospice which is the second oldest in Britain and it relies on donations from the people of Sheffield to support its patients.

John Highfield, Public Relations Manager at St Luke’s Hospice said: “We only get a fraction of our funding from the NHS.

“It’s probably less than a quarter now, which means that every year we’ve got to raise with the support of the people of
Sheffield over £7,000,000 because we are completely free as a service.”

The annual Service of Celebration and Remembrance is another of their upcoming events held at the Cathedral every December.

This event is a carol service open to anyone, St Luke’s encourage their patients to attend with their family members if they are well enough.

Mr Highfield said: “It’s a lovely atmosphere because the wonderful setting of the cathedral, it makes it feel very special, this year it coincides with the cathedral’s Christmas tree festival.

“It gives people an opportunity to give thanks for those people they’ve lost. And remember them and share those memories.”

The event starts at 2pm and there will be music from the Sheffield philharmonic chorus, Stonington Brass band and Abbey Lane Junior School.

Updates about their fundraisers will be posted on their social media accounts.