Stunning lights display takes total fundraising past £20,000 for St Andrew's Hospice in Grimsby

Martin and Tracey Connolly raised £3,563 with their recent Christmas lights display, bringing the couple's total donations to St Andrew's Hospice to well over £20,000 across ten years.

Martin and Tracey Connolly have packed away their Christmas lights after a display at their Willows home in Grimsby. The display ran in November and December and raised £3,563 for St Andrew's Hospice. That amount brings their total donations to the hospice to well over £20,000 across the past ten years. Martin said he spent hours each day erecting the display and that supporters visited despite a notably wet December. Key facts: - The recent lights display in November and December raised £3,563 for St Andrew's Hospice. - The Connollys' fundraising over the past ten years has now topped more than £20,000 for the hospice. - The display was at their Willows home in Grimsby and drew visitors who sat in a sleigh and toured the garden. - Martin Connolly said he spent hours erecting the display and that heavy rain affected turnout on some nights, though people continued to visit. - St Andrew's Hospice reported it costs more than £6.5 million each year to deliver services, with around 18% funded by the Government, and thanked the Connollys for their support. Summary: The donations add to ongoing community support that helps fund the hospice's services and contributes to its annual funding needs. Emma Johnson of St Andrew's Hospice expressed gratitude for the couple's dedication and tireless support. Martin Connolly said he is already planning a display for Christmas 2026.