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.
9. Lake of Lights
Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is more of the candles being placed into the lake. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
10. Lake of Light
Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Gerald Vernon-Jackson on stage. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
11. Lake of Lights
Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is the large crowd who gathered to remember loved ones. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
12. Lake of Lights
Lake of Lights by Rowans Hospice at Canoe Lake in Southsea. Pictured is people 'lighting' their candles. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman