Light up a Life in your community this December.

If you can’t join our main Light up a Life event at Mountbatten Isle of Wight on Sunday 7 December, there are many other opportunities across the Island to come together, reflect, and remember your loved ones with your local community.

Each gathering will include moments of remembrance, readings, and candlelight. Everyone is welcome.

Community events:

 Brighstone  St Mary’s Church  Wednesday, 3 December, 7:00pm
 Isle of Wight Crematorium  Whippingham  Thursday, 4 December, 6:30pm
 Bembridge  Holy Trinity C of E

 Saturday, 6 December, 5:30pm

  • Procession from Lane End shops at 5:00pm
 Seaview  St Peter’s Church  Saturday, 6 December, 3:00pm
 Brading  St Mary the Virgin Church  Sunday, 7 December, 3:00pm
 Rookley  Rookley Green  Monday, 8 December, 6:30pm
 Ventnor  St Catherine’s Church Sunday, 14 December, 3:00pm
 Shanklin  Shanklin URC  Sunday, 14 December, 5:00pm
 St Helens  St Helens Church  Thursday, 18 December, 6:00pm

Before you come

  • No booking required unless stated locally.
  • Dress warmly and bring a torch if attending outdoor or evening events.
  • Candles and remembrance materials will be available at most venues; you’re welcome to bring a photo or keepsake.

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Light up a Life with Mountbatten 2025

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Donate and dedicate a light on Mountbatten Isle of Wight's remembrance tree

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Attend our Light up a Life event on Sunday, 7 December

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