Ashton Memorial to light up for good causes
Lancaster's Ashton Memorial will be illuminated by a rainbow of colours this Autumn to raise awareness of illnesses that have an impact on countless people’s lives.
The Ashton Memorial will be closed from November 21 until April 2017
During the month of September, the memorial will be floodlit in gold to show support for children suffering from cancer. Look out for a break in the colour when the monument will be turning orange for one evening on 13th September to recognise World Sepsis Day.
On the 10th October, the magnificent structure will be emblazoned in purple to mark World Mental Health Day and on the 20th October, World Osteoporosis Day will be supported with a display of orange.
Coun Karen Leytham, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and wellbeing, said: “One of our priority outcomes for the district is to help improve the health and wellbeing of its citizens.
“Having received a number of further requests from support groups and others wanting to raise awareness of illnesses and diseases that impact on the lives of many of our citizens, the council is once again delighted to show its support by lighting up its magnificent Ashton Memorial.”
Last updated: 06 September 2016