Armagh-based community group Roots & Wings are hosting two Christmas events for families who have lost little ones.
Group members hope that through the two events, participants will be able to remember their precious babies, while also supporting others in the community.
Roots & Wings Christmas Appeal – Supporting WAC Secret Santa
The community group are supporting West Armagh Consortium’s Secret Santa Appeal by inviting families, friends and supporters to donate a new toy or gift in memory of a much-loved baby or child. The gifts will go towards bringing a little extra happiness to children and families in the Armagh community this Christmas.
Once again the group will be holding a gentle Christmas gathering at the Baby Loss Memorial Garden, Palace Stables. The gathering will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 11am. Families are welcome to come along, have a cuppa, spend some time together and drop off any donations. Roots & Wings will also be handing out Christmas keepsakes for families to take home.
Light up the night – A Christmas remembrance walk
The group will also be hosting a Light up the night – A Christmas get-together. The night will take place at the Palace Stables for an informal walk and talk on Wednesday, December 16 at 7pm.
This event will bring an opportunity for Roots & Wings families, loved ones and four-legged friends to meet, walk together, chat and remember beloved little ones.
Guests are also encouraged to bring along their own lights, lanterns or torches to help light the way, and guests are also reminded to wear suitable footwear for walking outdoors.
The Light up the night event is hosted in loving memory of Lochlann, beloved son of Wings and Roots member Alisha and Blayke, beloved son of another Roots and Wings member Evelyn. Both Lochlann and Blayke’s birthdays fall over the Christmas period.
Roots & Wings are encouraging the community to come out and support one another this Christmas, and light up the sky for all the little stars carried in the communities hearts.
