Tie a ribbon in memory of your loved one at Mountbatten Isle of Wight

This summer, Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s award-winning Chelsea Garden will come alive with yellow and orange ribbons, each one dedicated to the memory of a loved one. Remembering with Ribbons is a chance to honour those we love who have died while supporting the vital work of Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

From 4 July to 31 August, you’re invited to tie a ribbon in memory of someone you miss. Whether you attend our special celebration event on Sunday, 20 July, or visit at a time that suits you, Remembering with Ribbons offers a meaningful way to reflect and remember.

Read on to find out how you can dedicate a ribbon to your loved one.

Above: Tie a ribbon in our award-winning Chelsea Garden to remember your loved one this summer.

How to dedicate a ribbon:

• Attend the celebration event: Donate online and join us on Sunday, 20 July, from 10am to 12pm, for a morning of remembrance, music, and refreshments.
• Tie a ribbon in your own time: Donate online and visit Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Chelsea Garden between 4 July and 31 August, from 9am to 5pm, to tie your ribbon.
• Let us tie a ribbon for you: Donate online, and the Mountbatten team will tie a ribbon on your behalf.

Click here to read more and donate to dedicate a ribbon at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, this summer.

Debs' story: A ribbon for Simon

For Debs Goodenough, Remembering with Ribbons is a way to honour her husband, Simon, who was cared for by Mountbatten Isle of Wight. “Tying a ribbon in Mountbatten’s garden is a way to remember Simon, to say his name, and feel connected to others who are also remembering someone they love,” Debs says.

Simon’s story is a testament to the compassionate care Mountbatten provides—not just for patients but for their families, too.

Click here to read why Debs is dedicating a ribbon to her husband, Simon, this summer at Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Above: Debs is tying a ribbon at Mountbatten Isle of Wight in memory of her husband, Simon.

Donate and dedicate a ribbon to support Island families.

Join us this summer to remember your loved ones and support Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s mission to provide compassionate care to every family in need.

Click here to donate and dedicate a ribbon at Mountbatten Isle of Wight this summer, or call 01983 217300.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight delivers 24/7 vital end-of-life care to people across the Island.

Our expert team cares for patients and their families in homes, in the local hospital and in the hospice’s inpatient unit, in Halberry Lane, Newport.

It costs £10.5 million per year to run your local hospice, Mountbatten Isle of Wight. One third of this comes from the NHS, via the Integrated Care Board, while two-thirds comes from the community, including donations from people like you who dedicate a ribbon in memory of a loved one. 

Above: Every ribbon dedicated supports Mountbatten Isle of Wight's mission to provide compassionate care to every family in need.