Dedicate a ruby rose to your loved one as part of Lancaster hospice’s 40th anniversary celebrations
St John’s Hospice has beautiful ruby rose displays at various locations around the district as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.
The hospice is working with Lancaster Castle, which has previously hosted their sunflower and forget me not displays, as well as two new venues; Rydal Hall in Ambleside and The Barn at Scorton.
Each venue is hosting a display of hundreds of the stunning rose ornaments throughout August.
The appeal invites you to dedicate a rose to someone you love or simply buy as a keepsake.
The flowers will be available for collection in September, after the displays.
The ruby rose was chosen to celebrate St John’s 40th, or ruby, anniversary and will make a stunning addition to any garden or indoor display.
Jan, a Hospice supporter, said “My Ruby Rose is dedicated to my husband, Harvey, who received excellent care from St John's Hospice. Our family were so grateful for St John's and we support
them in whatever way we can. I look forward to looking at my rose every day and remembering Harvey."
Pam Barker, the Constable of Lancaster Castle and patron of St John’s Hospice, said: “How lovely that we can celebrate 40 years of care with St John's Hospice! After the sunflower and forget me
not displays, there's something really special about these ruby roses; an emblem representing a 40th anniversary, as well as Lancashire.
"They're even more meaningful to me, as a red rose is the symbol of Lancaster Girls' Grammar School where I was the head teacher for many years.
"Here at Lancaster Castle, we have collaborated with St John's Hospice on many occasions now, and I love bringing together the area's top tourist attraction and one of the country’s most important
historic buildings with, in my opinion, the most important local charity.”
St John’s Hospice has been providing vital palliative care across North Lancashire, the South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire for 40 years, 24/7, 365 days a year.
All profits from the roses will help them to continue this care, from Grasmere to Garstang, Sedbergh to Morecambe, in the Hospice and in patients' homes.
It costs £7.9 million every year to keep St John’s Hospice’s services running; £907 every hour. Around 25% of funding comes from the NHS, the rest comes from public support.
To buy a ruby rose or find out more, visit https://www.sjhospice.org.uk/ruby-rose-appeal/ or call 01524 382538 during normal business hours.