A BASINGSTOKE hospice witnessed a heartwarming gathering on Sunday, June 2, as hundreds of residents from the community came together to attend the annual Sunflower Celebration.

St Michael's Hospice organised the event in its garden, providing a meaningful opportunity for attendees to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones.

Visitors enjoyed refreshments, stalls, games, arts and crafts, and had the chance to find out more about the hospice’s living well services, while children enjoyed a sunflower stone hunt around the hospice gardens.

This was followed by a heart-warming service of poems, readings and a reflection.

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Hospice events manager Becky Legate said: "It’s so important to us that we celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones – and to do that as a community makes it extra special.

"Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our event, all funds raised through the day and dedications will help us to continue caring for more families who need our vital care."

St Michael's Hospice is an independent charity that needs to raise £14,000 a day to continue providing free compassionate care to people with life-limiting illnesses, facing the end of life, or are experiencing a bereavement.

There are more events coming up this year including the hospice’s Golf Day and BBQ, Moonlight Walk and more.

Find out more at stmichaelshospice.org.uk.