Clatterbridge Cancer Charity will be lighting up Liverpool with a unique Garden of Light

The iconic St Luke’s Bombed Out Church will be glowing with more than 2,000 specially designed steel flowers lit up to support local people with cancer, those who care for them and in memory of those we have loved and lost.

The flowers were designed especially for Clatterbridge by world renowned artist Emma Rodgers, a Patron of the Charity.

They were produced by JM Fabrication in Birkenhead before being hand painted and finished by Emma at her studio in Wirral.

This stunning installation, sponsored by Medicash, will run for two weeks between 20th November and 5th December at the landmark in Leece Street.

People will get the chance to see the flowers in the garden every day from 12 noon – 8pm, except Mondays and Tuesdays when the opening times will be 4-8pm.

Dedications will be hung from the petals of the steel flowers, creating a poignant tribute to cancer patients, their families and those who care for them at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, Wirral and Aintree, and at a network of clinics across hospitals in Cheshire and Merseyside.

The flowers will be planted by well-known Wirral based garden designer Pip Probart who will shape the installation in a unique pattern inspired by Emma’s creations and the love and strength of cancer patients.

Supporters will be invited to dedicate a flower for a suggested donation of £20, with the option to pay an extra £30 to keep a flower after the installation has finished. All proceeds will help local people with cancer.

Katrina Bury, Chief Executive of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, said:

“This display is an opportunity for people to pay tribute to loved ones and those who care for them in a wonderful glowing garden filled with hope.

“We would like to thank Emma Rodgers for creating a unique and stunning flower that we feel is a fitting way to bring to life the affection people feel for Clatterbridge and those who have been treated there and continue their treatment.

“We are extremely grateful to Medicash for their support for the Garden of Light.

“We would also like to thank St Luke’s Bombed Out Church for hosting this unique installation and to all the volunteers who have helped us and of course Pip Probart for her garden design.

“We know the people of Cheshire and Merseyside will embrace this wonderful tribute and we hope everyone enjoys being part of something so special.”

Andrew Healy MBE, CEO of Liverpool based health insurer Medicash, said:

“We’re proud to support this remarkable Garden of Light, which will help to bring people together to honour loved ones and recognise the incredible care provided by Clatterbridge.

“This installation is a moving reminder of the strength, compassion and resilience across our communities, and we’re grateful to play a part in helping the Charity continue in its vital work.”

The garden will be officially opened on Thursday 20^th November at 6.30pm. There are a limited number of tickets available for the event.

Please note that all dedications will be placed on the flowers by Charity staff and volunteers who cannot guarantee you will be able to see the precise location of your dedication.

If you would like to dedicate a flower you can do so in person at the garden during opening hours or by going to the website where you can also secure a free ticket for the opening along with your dedication.

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