CREWE residents can let a light shine in memory of a loved one this Christmas.

Crewe Town Council has announced that it is working in partnership with Orbitas and LoveCrewe for the Annual Tree of Light Scheme in Crewe.

The scheme was officially launched on Monday by Cllr Diane Yates, mayor of Crewe, Cllr Lesley Smetham, director of Orbitas and deputy mayor of Cheshire East, and Pastor Phil Worthington from LoveCrewe.

The concept of the scheme is to let a light shine in memory of loved ones, no matter where they may be buried, by dedicating a star that will be placed on the Tree of Light in Crewe Cemetery over the Christmas period.

The mayor of Crewe dedicated the first star to Councillor Mike Russan who passed away in September 2016.

Cllr Yates said: “The Town Council is pleased to be working with LoveCrewe and Orbitas on this wonderful community event.

“Christmas can be a very difficult time of year for those who have lost loved ones and we hope that we can help keep their memories alive by remembering them.”

Stars can be collected and returned to a number of distribution points around Crewe which include the Crewe Cemetery Office, Crewe Town Council Offices, Municipal Buildings, Churches and Funeral Directors.

Mr Worthington said: “We are honoured to be a part of bringing a light to Crewe for those who are missing their loved ones.

“We would like to encourage the people of Crewe to join in whether it be by dedicating a star or by coming to the Ceremony in December.’

The Crewe Tree of Light Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 1 at 6pm in Crewe Cemetery.

Dedicated Stars must be returned before Friday, November 17.

A full list of distribution points can be found at crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/tol2017

For more information contact Crewe Town Council on 01270 756975 or email communityplan@crewetowncouncil.gov.uk