Poignant service for lost loved ones
FAMILY and friends who have lost loved ones are invited to remember them during a magical town centre service.
The huge Christmas Tree in the Market Place will be the centre of attention for the ‘Tree of light’ service and has been decorated with more than 700 stars and messages from residents to their loved ones. Residents are invited to gather around the tree at 5.30pm on Thursday, December 7, to sing carols and take time emergency services responded to the incident.
Services to and from the station had to be cancelled as power to the overhead lines had to be turned off.
An investigation is underway into the tragedy although the to remember their loved ones.
Helena Gowler, community engagement officer for the town council, said: “Individuals across the town have been involved with writing and decorating the stars.
“Over 700 stars have now been hung on the tree in tribute to lost loved death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “The incident is not been treated as suspicious and a full report will be provided to the coroner to determine the circumstances around his death.” ones. People are encouraged to come along to the event to see all of the memory stars on the tree, to join in with the carols led by All Hallows Catholic College, and reflect in memory of someone special.”
The event - usually held at the crematorium - has been moved to the Market Place for the first time.
St Michaels’s Church clergy members Rev Martin Stephens and Rev David Wightman will be leading the service.
The church will be open for some time after the event for anyone seeking some quiet time, reflection and a cup of tea and coffee.