Loved ones remembered at hospice memorial event, Tie a Yellow Ribbon.

Those who have lost loved ones are invited to write dedications and tie yellow ribbons which, after the event, are then displayed in the hospice grounds for the rest of the summer.

The palliative care charity, which marks its 30^th anniversary this year, invites families and contacts from across its heartlands of Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck to attend.

The MSP Community Committee partnered on the “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” event through sponsorship and by inviting team members to volunteer on the day.

Our input is part of our environmental, social and governance strategy, “Foundations for Better Futures“, which has a strong community-giving element run by our dedicated staff committee.

Colleague and fellow committee member Eleanor Collins said: “It was an honour and a privilege to go along on the day to set up and volunteer, so contributing to such an important memorial occasion for people making dedications in memory of those they have lost.”

As well as a picnic and opportunity to write dedications and tie ribbons, the event had craft stalls, choir performances and crafts activities for children.

The Tie a Yellow Ribbon event is really special because it is open to everyone, not just those who have lost a loved one at Forest Holme.”