The Tree of Light

Remember and Donate 

The Rotary Club of Evesham Tree of Light provides an opportunity to remember loved ones at Christmas and to donate to charity. The tree, a 90' high Redwood, stands by the River Avon at Evesham's Workman Bridge. It was first lit, with over 1000 lights, in 1999 and its prominent position allows it to be seen from miles around. The Tree of Light campaign raises around £15,000 a year for good causes in our community.


Photo by Perfect Image, Ian Tustin
                                                                                                                                

Remembering your loved ones at Christmas

Christmas is a time for families, for remembering, for celebrating and for giving. It is also a time when the loss of a loved one can be most keenly felt. The name and the symbolism of our Rotary Club Tree of Light are reminders that there is light and hope in the bleakest circumstances. The Tree of Light allows sponsors to remember loved ones at Christmas-time while at the same time raising funds for charities and worthwhile causes which support others who are in need.
Everyone who chooses to donate receives a personal thank you card from the Tree of Light showing the names of those remembered. The names are published in the Evesham Journal and in the Tree of Light Book of Remembrance which is displayed on this website and in the Town Library over Christmas and New Year. 


Raising Funds for local Charities       

Over the years we have raised over £265,000 which has been donated to charities and good causes. Most of them are local to the Evesham area or support this area. Some of these are shown on the link below.
The donations are generally for the overall running costs of the charity, but we also invite charities to apply for funding for a specific project or need.
This is typical of the comments we receive:

You Turn Centre
"With the support of the Tree of Light, the generous donation enabled You Turn to organise a narrow-boat trip along the River Avon. This trip enabled a much-needed break after the stresses of isolation and lock-down. The young people said it was the best trip they had been on. We are extremely grateful for the donation and support from the Tree of Light.  Such a fantastic way to support our community."

Michele Bell (Project Manager)

Our Charity Partners - click here to see details of our charity partners.
 

TREE OF LIGHT DONATIONS

                                       
                                         
 
                                   
                                     Click here to donate online
 
 
 
      

The Switch-On: Thursday 28th November 2024, 6.30pm, Evesham Methodist Church forecourt & Workman Bridge.

Join us for a foretaste of Christmas, with Christmas carols and, of course, mince pies and fruit punch. We are delighted that, once again, County Councillor Emma Stokes has arranged for the road over Workman Bridge to be closed for the short period of the switch-on. Further details of the event will be added here shortly.  

The lights get their yearly check-up before installation.

The 16 strings of lights have had their annual check-up and, although it is clear that several older strings are approaching the end of their lives, we have a full, safe set installed and ready for lighting up on the 28th.  

 

Tree of Light Business Donations

We are very grateful for the generous donations from the following businesses:

Cotswold Provisions Ltd.

DRG Interior and Building Solutions Ltd.

Evenproducts Ltd.

Jet Plant Hire Ltd.

Rooftop Housing Group.

Walsh Mushrooms UC.

Zenith Nurseries Ltd.