The Lake District Tree of Light

Promoted by the Rotary Club of Keswick.

'Christmas is a time of celebration and a time to give. A time when we celebrate the lives of our loved ones both present and past. A time when we rekindle memories of that special occasion such as a wedding, birth or anniversary.

A donation to The Lake District Tree of Light provides you with an opportunity to celebrate that life or occasion and at the same time to support worthy causes and those less fortunate than ourselves.

The Lake District Tree of Light is the magnificent beech tree situated next to the Cenotaph in the centre of Keswick the 'heartbeat' of the Lake District and it will be illuminated with over 5000 new LED lights this Christmas from the 18th November 2011 until the 5th January 2012.

The tree will be lit at the start of the Keswick Christmas Lights Event, a popular local event, and will be followed by a celebratory procession of local children playing drums and carrying torches to symbolise The Lake District Tree of Light.

As a donor you will be able to look upon the illuminated branches of the tree and know that it records your generosity to those in need at such an important time in the year.

For every £10 donation made, whether in celebration or memory of a loved one or of a special occasion, you will have the opportunity of writing a short personal message which will appear in a Book of Celebration published on this website.

As well as being recorded on the website the name being celebrated or remembered will also be displayed in the local newspaper.

You will also receive an attractive festive card in acknowledgment and appreciation of your generosity.

Your donation will go to the many charities and local good causes which The Rotary Club of Keswick supports. This year Help4Heroes will be the main beneficiary.

You can make a donation by post or on line via PayPal and donations may be gift aided where the donor pays sufficient tax.