Event Details
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop, Rumwell, Taunton, TA4 1EJ
There is no charge to attend.
Book your place
Please book ahead for this free gathering. This helps us make sure there is enough seating and space for everyone, and that we can meet any accessibility needs.
Remember them your way
Join us at Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop for a peaceful evening of remembrance as part of Light up a Life 2026.
At a time of year when memories of the people we love can feel especially close, this gathering is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember together.
There will be readings, music, and time for reflection. You can also light a candle, and, if you wish, make a dedication in memory of someone special to you.
Everyone is welcome
Light up a Life is for everyone. Your loved one did not need to have been cared for by St Margaret’s for you to attend. Whoever you are remembering, you will be welcomed.
FAQs
The evening will include readings, music and time for reflection. You’ll also have the opportunity to light a candle and remember someone special in a way that feels right for you.
Light up a Life is St Margaret’s Hospice’s annual appeal inviting you to dedicate a star in memory of a loved one. It offers a meaningful way to remember someone special during the festive season while supporting hospice care across Somerset.
We will release more details on how to make your dedication soon.
The gathering takes place on Thursday 3 December 2026, from 6pm to 7.30pm, at
Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop, Taunton, TA4 1EJ.
Yes. There is no charge, but booking is essential so we can make sure there is enough seating, space, and accessibility support for everyone.
Not at all. The gathering is open to anyone wishing to remember someone special, regardless of your connection to the hospice.
Yes, we offer three different Light up a Life gatherings so you can choose the type of remembrance that feels right for you:
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Light up a Life Service at St John’s Church (Yeovil)
Sunday 29 November, 2.30 – 4pm.
This is a traditional church-led service, with hymns, prayers, and readings. It offers spiritual and faith-based comfort for those who find meaning in Christian services or who wish to honour their loved one in this way. -
Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop (Taunton)
Thursday 3 December, 6 – 7.30pm.
This is a gentle, secular gathering held in a peaceful, non-religious setting at Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop. It includes quiet reflection, candle-lighting, readings, and shared moments of remembrance, but no religious service or worship elements. It’s suitable for anyone who prefers a calm, community-based space to remember loved ones. - Online Light up a Life Remembrance Video
Pre-recorded video available from 4pm Sunday 13 December.
Join us online to share readings, songs and take a moment of reflection to honour the memories of those we are celebrating as part of Light up a Life.
You are welcome to attend any of these events, depending on what brings you comfort.
No, attendance is free, and Rumwell Cafe & Farm Shop provides free parking. We do ask that you book your place so we can make sure there is enough seating, space, and accessibility support for everyone.
All dedications made before Tuesday 1 December will be included in the online remembrance service video, which will be available for you to watch on our website from 4pm on Sunday 13 December.
If you do not want your loved one’s name to be included in the video, please let our Supporter Care team know when you are making a dedication.