DROITWICH will be sparkling this Christmas thanks to an electrifying charity venture in memory of loved ones.

By taking part in the Tree of Light project, townspeople can sponsor a Christmas light which will burn on the tree in Victoria Square in memory of a friend or relative.

All donations will go to St Richard's Hospice, in Worcester.

The name of the remembered person will be placed in a memorial book at Droitwich's library, in Victoria Square.

The Yuletide lights will officially be switched on at 4pm on Saturday December 1 and will shine brightly until January 5.

The venture, in its second year, has been organised by Rotary Club of Droitwich Spa Saltway.

Group press officer Stuart Beardsall said: "We raised more than £1,000 for charity last year and we are hoping to raise even more this time.

"The event is a perfect opportunity for residents to make a contribution to a worthwhile cause and to do something really special to remember a loved one at Christmas."

To take part, fill in the pledge form on Page 9 of this week's newspaper.

They are also available from our High Street office and the library.

They must be returned to Lloyd's TSB, in Victoria Square.