Hospice invites names for new mascot

Treetops Hospice is inviting the community to choose a name for its new mascot.

The Risley-based end-of-life charity has a new mascot in the form of a friendly robin, who will represent the charity at events and activities throughout Derbyshire.

It is now asking the public to help name it. People are being encouraged to submit their ideas, where a shortlist of names will then be selected and announced on Friday 27 March.

The mascot will make its first official appearance at the hospice’s upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 4 April.

Treetops selected a robin as its mascot as many people view the bird as signs of hope or reminders of loved ones who have died.

In Celtic tradition, the bird’s iconic red breast is linked to warmth and protection – themes which the hospice believes reflect its work providing compassionate end-of-life nursing care, bereavement support, counselling and complementary therapies for adults and children.

Natalie Godrich, relationship manager at Treetops, said: “We wanted a mascot that reflects the spirit of Treetops – something warm, uplifting and meaningful for the families we support.

“We can’t wait to hear some of the names that people put forward.”

Treetops Hospice is accepting submissions via comments on its Facebook post, with entries closing on Monday 23 March. For more information click here.