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There's still time to get involved with Warwick's Lights of Love campaign.

The Lights of Love campaign is a way for residents to remember loved ones.

It is organised by Warwick Rotary Club in partnership with the Town Council and the campaign raises money for the Mayors charities and Myton Hospices and this year the Mayor has pledged that all money raised will go to Myton Hospice.

There are now more than 100 cards of remembrance and love on the tree in Market Place. Photo submitted

A spokesperson from Warwick Rotary Club said: "There are now over 100 cards on the tree and we have raised over £1,500 for Myton Hospices.

"So many of us have cause to be grateful for their palliative care, but their fundraising has been badly hit with Covid restrictions.

"Staff at the Warwick Tourist Office are working to put up the cards on the tree with the support of Warwick Mayor, Cllr Terry Morris.

"Unfortunately the annual carol service of dedication cannot take place.

Warwick Rotary President with Warwick Mayor, Cllr Terry Morris putting the first card on the Christmas tree in November in the Market Place. Photo supplied

"Living under lockdown this year has focused our minds on those we love, who we may not have been able to visit.

"Many people have lost their nearest and dearest and are bereft.

"Placing a card of remembrance on the Christmas tree can give some comfort and we know that they are not forgotten in our hearts.

"We are especially grateful to the Mayor who has made over the Mayors element so that all the receipts will go to Myton Hospices."

The Myton Hospices expects to see losses of at least £2 million in voluntary income this year as a result of the pandemic and is not yet certain of the financial impact of the second lockdown .

Despite this the charity continues to provide care and support for people with life limiting illnesses and their families, in its hospices and in the community, and is working hard to protect these vital services for the future.

Anyone who would like to place a card on the tree can email their contact details to [email protected] and the team will give them a call to arrange everything or call 01926 492212.

Alternatively people can use the form in The Courier on Friday (December 18) or forms can be printed from www.warwickrotary.org.uk/warwick-lights-of-love/ and can be returned to the Warwick visitor centre, Torreys, the Post Office and Claridges.

Names of those remembered on the tree will be shown next to the tree, and on the Rotary website: www.warwickrotary.org.uk