THERE is still time to play your part in a long-running Bradford tradition by dedicating a Christmas Star in memory of family or friends.
The annual Christmas Star Appeal was launched in late October and the closing date for nominations is Monday, December 2.
Each year, people can dedicate gold stars which are then placed on the Christmas tree at City Hall in Bradford.
This year is the 21st year of the appeal, which is organised in partnership with the Telegraph & Argus.
Organisers say this year's appaeal has already met with a great response, including from people who pay tribute to loved ones in this special way year after year.
The district’s Lord Mayor dedicated the first star to a beloved family member who is forever in her heart.
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Beverley Mullaney, launched this year's appeal by dedicating a tribute to her sister Lindsey Meakin.
Cllr Mullaney said: "I have chosen my darling sister who is forever in our hearts: she was loving, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, as well as a great colleague to many.
"She has left a large void in the lives of everyone whom she touched. We will love and miss her forever."
All you have to do is fill in the coupon on this page before the closing date.
You will then be invited to the Banqueting Suite at City Hall on Wednesday, December 4, for a tea or coffee and a mince pie with the Lord Mayor and to see your Christmas star on the City Hall Christmas tree.
The event has been sponsored by generous local businesses and individuals, such as The Smart Printing Company, which has provided the stars and invitations free of charge.
The Lord Mayor is also very grateful for the support of the Fairfax Singers who provide the musical entertainment on the evening, Gareth Logan who has generously supplied all the refreshments, the wonderful volunteers from her Appeal committee and Noel Waterhouse and his young people from the Bradford Sea Cadets.
All the funds raised from this event will support The Lord Mayor’s “Ambition Academy” Appeal.
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