Eastbourne Tree Of Light

Tree of Light – 27 years and still shining brightly

The Rotary Tree of Light situated each year outside the Congress theatre gives comfort to many people as well as raising funds for our community. Last year, donations received from a great many members of the public sponsoring a light for a loved one, as well as valuable sponsorship from local businesses, has helped us to raise £5,300.

The Tree of Light is organised by Eastbourne AM Rotary Club and The Rotary Club of Eastbourne, with the support of Hailsham Rotary Club. 

Rotarian Melanie Adams from Eastbourne AM said: “It’s a very special Tree for Eastbourne, and this is the 27th year we have done this. Christmas can be a tough time for many and this is a way of remembering people close to us who may have passed away. Each December, on a Sunday afternoon, we have an upbeat service inside the Congress Theatre with live music and readings. It’s always well supported, and we thank the public for coming along in such large numbers each year.”

Sponsorship from local businesses means funds raised can be donated to local charities.

The beneficiaries last year were:

Holding Space £1,000, St Wilfrid’s Hospice £1,000, The Salvation Army Eastbourne £1,000, SASBAH £1,000, Eastbourne Survivors £1,000, The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust £300, 

The presentations took place at The SASBAH/JPK Hub in Old Town. Guests included Mayor, Margaret Bannister and Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde OBE.

Dedications are put into a book which can be viewed at Eastbourne Library as well as being visible on this website