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:

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

Norfolk Sands Lights of Love Service

Location: GreenAcres, Watton Rd, Norwich NR4 7TY

Time: 19:30

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."