The Tree of Light

Remembering your loved ones at Christmas
 

Christmas is a time for families, for remembering, for celebrating and for giving; it is at times such as this that the loss of a loved one can be most keenly felt.
The name and the symbolism of our Rotary Tree of Light are reminders that there is light and hope in the bleakest circumstances. The Tree of Light allows sponsors to remember loved ones at Christmas time whilst at the same time raising funds for charities and worthwhile causes which support others who are in need.
Everyone that chooses to donate receives a personal thank you card from the Tree of Light. All names of those remembered are published in the Evesham Journal and the Tree of Light Book of Remembrance, which is displayed annually in the Town Library.
We also list them on this website.

Raising Funds for local and Rotary Charities       
          
The Evesham Rotary’s Tree of Light was launched in 1999 and provides the opportunity for local residents to remember a loved one at Christmas, whilst raising funds for local charities and good causes.
The tree itself is a 90' high redwood tree which nestles on the north bank of the River Avon close to the centre of town. When lit with over 1000 lights, its prominent position allows it to be seen from many miles around.
Having marked over 20 successful years of the campaign at the close of 2019, the Evesham Tree of Light Appeal successfully donates around £15,000 a year back to the community.
 

Tree of Light 2021 Preparations and Switch-On

This year's event had many familiar features - MC Patrick Staines ably conducted us through the blessing by Bishop Robert Paterson, the welcome by President Pamela, a brief address from District Governor Graham Ogden, and thanks and a count-down to the switch-on from Mayor Sue Amor. Mince pies and punch were on offer, and carols were led by Sandy Capaldi with music from the Bretforton Silver Band.

The big difference from previous years was that Wychavon District Council kindly agreed to arrange for Workman Bridge to be closed, as the ceremony was held in the forecourt of the Methodist Church, due to building work on Workman Gardens. The extra space on the bridge allowed more than three hundred spectators to enjoy the proceedings.

 

 

We test the lights before they go up on the tree, and then a team of tree surgeons and Rotarians work together to make sure the lights are safely installed at regular intervals around the tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video will be updated at the end of each week.

Covid 19 social restrictions

In view of the current social restrictions, we have made the following changes:

> The admin work will be undertaken at the houses of Rotarians. We would encourage use of the online form or our PO Box - Evesham 318. The shops we have used in the past are available but NOT John Martin Charity.

 > However, the switch on will once more be a live event, on Thursday, 25 November, at 18:30. We are really pleased to once again have arranged for a video to be produced of the blessing, countdown and switch on. This will be on our website and YouTube from the time given above. The tree will be illuminated from then.

 

Businesses that have supported this year's Tree of Light:

 

The Accountancy Office Ltd

Amcor Flexibles Ltd

The Bathroom Studio Evesham Ltd

BHGS Ltd

Bradfords Carpets and Beds Ltd

Care Check Ltd

Cotswold Provisions Ltd

County Building Supplies Evesham Ltd

Jet Plant Hire Ltd

Leggett & James

Reeds Raines

Rooftop Housing Group

StirrUps

Troughton Transport Ltd

Zimprint Evesham

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Charity Partners

Click on " charities" to see details of our charity partners:

 

charities