It's that time of year again when we welcome people to come together at our annual Lights of Love services to remember precious babies gone too soon.
Our Lights of Love services, and other seasonal events, take place across the country every year with readings, music, and candle lighting.
Our Lights of Love services, and other seasonal events, are FREE of charge and for ANYONE to join.
We know that many people find this a challenging time of year. Lights of Love is designed to provide peace and comfort to parents, siblings and anyone else affected by pregnancy or baby loss, helping them to prepare emotionally for other seasonal celebrations in which they are taking part.
Events are designed and organised by Sands volunteers and supporters. Please find your local Lights of Love service below.
If you are interested in finding out how you can put on a Lights of Love event near you, you can find out more here.
Local Lights of Love services:
Strabane - Thursday, 28 November
Northern Ireland Network Committee Lights of Love service.
Location: Church of the Immaculate Conception, 44 Barrack Street, Strabane BT82 8HD
Time: 18:30
Derry - Sunday, 1 December
Derry Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Brigid's Church, Village Ln, Londonderry BT48 8NL
Time: 14:30
Omagh - Sunday, 1 December
Belfast - Wednesday, 4 December
Belfast Sands Lights of Love service.
Location: St Jude's Parish Church, 340 Ormeau Rd, Ormeau, Belfast BT7 2GE
Time: 19:30
Hertford - Thursday, 5 December
Hertford Lights of Love Service
Location: Holy Trinity Church, New Rd, Bengeo, Hertford SG14 3JJ
Time: 19:00
Huddersfield - Friday, 6 December
Huddersfield and Halifax Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Thomas' Church, Manchester Road, Huddersfield HD1 3HU
Time: 19:00
Norwich - Friday, 6 December
Cardiff - Friday, 6 December
Cardiff and Newport Sands Christmas Tree Service
Location: Church of Saint John the Evangelist, St John's Cres, Cardiff CF5 1NX
Time: 19:00
Stirling - Friday, 6 December
Forth Valley Sands Lights of Love Service.
Location: St Mary's Church, 15 Upper Bridge St, Stirling FK8 1ES
Time: 19:30
Guernsey - Friday, 6 December
Guernsey Sands Lights of Love
Location: St Saviour's Parish Church, Les Buttes, Guernsey GY8 0DS
Time: 19:30
Coventry - Saturday, 7 December
Coventry and District Sands Twinkle Service
Location: Walsgrave Baptist Church, Hinckley Rd, Coventry CV2 2EX
Time: 18:00
Downpatrick - Saturday, 7 December
Downpatrick Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Downpatrick, 43 St Patricks Ave, Downpatrick BT30 6DN
Time: 19:00
Grimsby - Saturday, 7 December
Grimsby and Cleethorpes Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: The Salvation Army, 84 Duncombe St, Grimsby DN32 7EG
Time: 15:00
London - Sunday, 8 December
North and East London Sands Lights of Love service.
Location: CUFOS, The Avenue, London N10 2QE
Time: 15:30
Bedford - Sunday, 8 December
Bedfordshire Sands Lights of Love service.
Location: St Andrews Church, Kimbolton Rd, Bedford MK40 2PF
Time: 16:00
Aberdeen - Sunday, 8 December
Aberdeen Sands Christmas Service
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill Health Campus, Foresterhill Rd, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
Time: 10:30
Newtownabbey - Sunday, 8 December
Carnmoney Lights of Love Carol Service
Location: Carnmoney Parish Church, 75 Church Rd, Glengormley, Newtownabbey BT36 6DJ
Time: 18:30
Clacton-on-Sea - Sunday, 8 December
Clacton-on-Sea Sands Lights of Love service.
Location: Pier Avenue Baptist Church, 117-119 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1NJ
Time: 15:00
"Our service will be held at Pier Avenue Baptist Church Pier Avenue, Clacton on Sea and is open to all, regardless of religious background.
"Join us for our beautiful service which includes readings, candle lighting, carols and the wonderful choir Harwich Sing Tendring Voices to provide a sense of peace and comfort for those who want to remember precious babies and loved ones gone too soon."
Newtownabbey - Sunday, 8 December
Carnmoney Lights of Love Service
Location: Carnmoney Parish Church, 75 Church Rd, Glengormley, Newtownabbey BT36 6DJ
Time: 18:30
Tunbridge Wells - Sunday, 8 December
Tunbridge Wells Sands Christmas service of remembrance
Location: Christ Church, High St, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1UT
Time: 16:00
Essex - Sunday, 8 December
Essex Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: All Saints Church, Church Chase, Rettendon CM3 8DR
Time: 14:00
Bangor (Northern Ireland) - Monday, 9 December
North Down Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: West Church, Bangor, 91 Crawfordsburn Rd, Bangor BT19 1BG
Time: 19:00
Portadown - Friday, 13 December
Portadown Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Mark’s Church of Ireland, Fergus Hall, Church St, Portadown BT62 3LG
Time: 19:30
Kirkcaldy - Saturday, 14 December
Fife Sands Christmas Service of Remembrance
Location: Abbotshall Parish Church, Abbotshall Rd, Kirkcaldy KY2 5PA
Time: 14:00
Skegness - Saturday, 14 December
East Lincolnshire Sands 'Leave a name - Christmas tree' Service
Location: Hildreds Shopping Centre, Briar Way, Skegness PE25 3NR
Time: 13:00
Bristol - Sunday, 15 December
Bristol & North Somerset Sands Christmas Service
Location: St Mary Redcliffe Church, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6RA
Time: 13:00
Northampton - Sunday, 15 December
Northamptonshire Sands Christmas Tree Service
Location: Northampton Girls High School, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6UU
Time: 14:00
Camberley - Sunday, 15 December
Farnborough Sands Snowflake Memorial Service
Location: Saint Francis Church, 121 Upper Chobham Rd, Frimley, Camberley GU15 1EE
Time: 13:00
Enniskillen - Wednesday, 18 December
Enniskillen Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Michael's Church, 4 Darling St, Enniskillen BT74 7EW
Time: 19:00
Dumfries - Wednesday, 18 December
Dumfries and Galloway Sands Christmas Service
Time: 19:00
Hull - Sunday, 22 December
Hull and East Yorkshire Sands Christmas Memorial Service
Location: Jubilee Church, King Edward Street, Hull HU1 3SQ
Time: 13:00
Oxford - Sunday, 17 November (This event has now passed)
This event has now passed.
Oxfordshire Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: St Anthony of Padua’s Church, 115 Headley Way, Oxford OX3 7SS
Time: 14:00
Bangor (Wales) - Saturday, 9 November (This event has now passed)
This event has now passed.
Gwynedd Sands Lights of Love Service
Location: Bangor Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Bangor LL57 1RL
Time: 14:00