City Hospice Forever Flowers 2023

by Natalie McCulloch

Flowers this year and will Louisa said: “Phil had a great attitude after his brain tumour diagnosis. He took the news on the chin, was never frightened and was determined to give everything his Many of you may recall the spectacular display of sunflowers which transformed Cardiff Castle grounds in August 2022 as part of City Hospice’s Forever Flowers campaign. Well, this year City Hospice are delighted to invite you to ‘Dedicate a Daisy’ in memory of someone you love.

This year’s flower is a daisy which for many symbolises love, hope and new dawns. City Hospice is Cardiff’s local hospice, providing care to patients with terminal or life limiting illnesses, as well as counselling and support services for the families. This means each person in their care can live their lives to the fullest for as long as possible.

City Hospice deliver support and care to people in their own homes and Ty Hosbis. Unlike traditional depictions of a hospice, they aim to be a bright, welcoming and vibrant where the community connects to commence action, they take the energies of volunteers and the funds raised by their supporters and use these collective efforts to provide essential support to families through the city of Cardiff.

The Forever Flowers campaign ‘Dedicate a Daisy’ embodies that bright, welcoming and vibrant spirit as it brings Cardiff Castle to life in a celebration of the precious lives and precious memories of those who are no longer with us.

Each metal daisy, expertly crafted by British Ironworks, will form part of a striking display in the castle grounds, each symbolising someone you love. This display will be open to the public from Saturday 05th to Sunday 13th August. During the final two days of the display, you will be welcome to take away your flower and place it in a space special to you. Supporters will also have the opportunity to dedicate their daisy to a loved one with an engraving at participating Timpson stores after the display at a significantly reduced cost.

During the display the charity will be hosting a ‘Celebration of Life’ on the evening of Thursday 10th August. This free event is a special opportunity for not only those who have purchased a flower but for the community to unite in remembrance.

Forever Flowers is for everyone, not just those who were cared for by City Hospice. It provides the opportunity for people to talk about their grief, reflect and remember a loved on and celebrate life with a last tribute.

Louisa Devonish and her family will be among those supporting Forever ‘Dedicate a Daisy’ in memory of Louisa’s husband Phil.

Louisa said: “Phil had a great attitude after his brain tumour diagnosis. He took the news on the chin, was never frightened and was determined to give everything his best shot. As his condition progressed, he was transferred into the care of City Hospice.

They worked incredibly quickly to organise a hospital bed and medication so that Phil would be comfortable at home, which was where he wanted to be. I also received counselling prior to and following Phil’s death. Everyone was so kind and caring and we benefitted massively from their care. I can’t thank City Hospice enough for all they have done.

Forever Flowers provides our family with a lasting tribute to a wonderful, much-loved husband and dad and we look forward to seeing our daisy in the display”.

The flowers are available to purchase for £25 each. Purchasing a flower will support the work of City Hospice, the only provider of home-based specialist palliative care in Cardiff.

Liz Booyse, Chief Executive of City Hospice, said: “Forever Flowers provides an opportunity for people to talk about their grief, reflect, remember a loved one and celebrate life with a lasting tribute. We are delighted to be bringing Forever Flowers back for a third consecutive year to allow people to unite in remembrance and dedicate a daisy in memory of loved ones”.

To contact City Hospice or to be a part of Forever Flowers and ‘Dedicate a Daisy’ please:

Call on 02920 524150 or email info@cityhospice. org.uk or visit www.cityhospice.org.uk/foreverflowers-2023/