Poignant illuminated Lake of Lights remembrance event returns creating emotional scenes - pictures

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Published 15th Dec 2025, 12:37 BST

The poignant illuminated remembrance event organised by Rowans Hospice made a return to Southsea last night with large numbers of people coming together to remember those they have lost.

The Purbook-based hospice held its beautiful Lake of Lights service at Canoe Lake on Sunday, December 14 in what has become a tradition at Christmas to provide anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one the chance to remember them.

Guests were invited to make a donation for a candle which was then floated on the lake.

Pictures by Alec Chapman:

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is the lights on the lake. Pictured by Alec Chapman

1. Lake of Lights

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is the lights on the lake. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is people with the candles. Pictured by Alec Chapman

2. Lake of Lights

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is people with the candles. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is Rowan's Hospice Volunteer. Pictured by Alec Chapman

3. Lake of Lights

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is Rowan's Hospice Volunteer. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured are Rowan's Hospice Volunteers. Pictured by Alec Chapman

4. Lake of Lights by Rowan's Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is Rowan's Hospice Volunteer. Pictured by Alec Chapman

Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured are Rowan's Hospice Volunteers. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman