Airdrie hospice launches 'thanksgiving thistles' campaign

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St Andrew’s Hospice is launching a “thanksgiving thistles” celebration of life event which will help to raise funds for its vital work.Lanarkshire residents are being invited to dedicate a thistle marker, which will be planted in a special display in the hospice’s Airdrie grounds, in memory of a loved one.The hospice will also hold a thanksgiving service next month to bring people together and to remember and honour those who have passed away.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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