THE Primrose Hospice annual Tree of Light appeal kicks off this week as the charity strives to raise thousands of pounds.

The hospice, based in Bromsgrove, provides support for cancer sufferers and their families.

This year's tree will be in Park Walk, Kingfisher Centre, and those who have lost a loved one can donate a sum to have their name around the tree and placed in a Book of Remembrance in St Stephen's Church.

Redditch Mayor Mark Shurmer will switch on the lights at 11am on Sunday, November 26.

To help the appeal fill in the coupon on page 18 and send to the address printed on it, or place it in the Primrose post box at the Information Desk, Kingfisher Centre. For more details, call 875444.