A LOCAL hospice has confirmed that an annual commemorative event will return thanks to the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Forest Holme Hospice in Poole will host a scaled-down version of their Tie A Yellow Ribbon event on Thursday, August 5, between 11am and 4pm.

Tie a Yellow Ribbon is a special event that usually takes place each year at Forest Holme, during Hospice Awareness Month in June.

Due to the pandemic, the charity instead organised a yellow-ribbon inspired Arts Trail around Poole featuring work submitted by supporters.

However, with the lifting of many Covid restrictions, the hospice will now have a special stand erected in the car park to allow visitors to write a message of dedication for a loved-one on a ribbon which will be put on display in the garden throughout the summer.

Paul Tucker, communications manager at Forest Holme, said: “We are so pleased that we finally have an opportunity to welcome supporters back to the hospice after such a challenging 18 months.

"Tie A Yellow Ribbon is a very special date in the hospice calendar and is open to absolutely anyone who has lost a loved one and wants to make a dedication and donation in memory of them.”