The Forget Me Not Centre at St John’s Hospice will provide whole family bereavement support for families in north Lancashire, the South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire, both at the centre and out in the community; in homes and supporting schools.
The building, which is in the hospice’s grounds in Slyne Road, was generously funded by Nick and Barbara Scholes, who had up until now remained anonymous.
Our photographer Kelvin Stuttard went for a look around the new centre at an official opening event on Wednesday.
9. Official opening
Pictured from left, donor Nick Scholes, chair of the trustees Chris Heginbotham, donor Barbara Scholes, vice chair of the board Mark Cullinan, chief executive Sue McGraw, patron Pam Barker and the High Sheriff of Lancashire Martin Ainscough at the official opening of the new Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Comfy seating
A seating area inside the new Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Listening to the speeches
Guests listen to the speeches at the official opening of the new Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Calming decor
Inside the new Forget Me Not Centre at St John's Hospice, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard