Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is inviting people across the Midlands to come together to remember loved ones at its annual Celebration of Life events this December.

Taking place on Saturday 5th December at Puckrup Hall in Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, and Sunday 6th December at the charity’s Cosford airbase and headquarters in Shifnal, Shropshire, the events will offer the opportunity for guests to come together in remembrance.

Through music, readings and meaningful moments of reflection, attendees will celebrate the lives and cherish the memories of loved ones. Guests will also have the opportunity to dedicate a remembrance bauble as a tribute to someone special.

The annual services provide a chance for the community to take a pause during the festive season, when the absence of loved ones can feel particularly poignant, and honour their memories alongside fellow supporters, crew members and former patients.

Umar Mahmood, Legacy and In Memory Manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “Remembering someone special is a deeply personal experience, and we want our Celebration of Life events to offer a space where people feel supported and able to reflect in their own way. The festive season can bring treasured memories as well as a sense of loss, and coming together with others can be a real source of comfort. We feel privileged to be able to bring people together to honour those who are no longer with us and celebrate the lasting impact they have had on our lives.”

Rob Davies, Patient Liaison Lead and Critical Care Paramedic for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “Our Celebration of Life events offer an opportunity to remember those who mean so much to us. Whether people join us in Tewkesbury or at our Cosford airbase, we hope the services provide a moment of comfort and connection, bringing people together to share memories and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.”

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity responds to some of the most serious emergencies across six Midlands counties, including Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands.

To find out more about the Celebration of Life events and how to attend, visit these event pages:

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: www.midlandsairambulance.com/COLGloucester

Cosford airbase, Shifnal: www.midlandsairambulance.com/COLCosford

For further information on the lifesaving work of the charity, visit www.midlandsairambulance.com and follow the organisation on social media.