Garden of Reflection Annual Service Has Been Postponed

April 29, 2020

It is with regret that the council has to postpone the annual service of reflection, which was due to take place on Saturday 2nd May.

This poignant service is a chance for parents to remember their babies and children who have passed away; and takes place in the Princess Diana Garden at Lagan Valley Island.

The Mayor, Councillor Alan Givan, said: “Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic it is not safe for us to bring local parents together to remember their lost children.  While this years’ service will not take place please be assured we will remember your sons and daughters. We will add the names of your loved ones to the memorial bench plaques before the next annual service. I would like to thank you all for our understanding at this time and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.”

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council will light Lagan Valley Island up pink on the evening of Saturday 2nd May 2020.  This will be in memory of those local children who were born asleep, lost through miscarriage, neonatal losses or taken too young.