More than 160 tributes for lost loved ones left on Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance in a week

The City of Wolverhampton Rotary Club's Tree of Remembrance is more popular than ever as scores of people leave poignant messages to those they have lost. 

The festive tree was unveiled by Rotary and city officials on November 17, quickly going on to gain over 160 remembrance messages in only one week.

Shoppers and Wolverhampton visitors are invited to leave a heartfelt message on the tree in exchange for a £5 donation, with all proceeds going to charity.

This year's charities are Sponsored Breaks, a local Community Interest Company that recognises people who are most deserving of a free camper van holiday, MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Therapy and Oxygen Centre, Compton Care Hospice Trust and Rotary Club of Wolverhampton Charitable Trust.

So far 168 people have left poignant messages to loved ones, meaning a grand total of around £840 so far.

As well as being displayed on the Rotary Club of Wolverhampton website, the names and messages will also be included in the Express & Star in the run-up to Christmas.

Listed below are the messages left by the first round of donators:

Molly Aston, my brave Mom. I miss you and love you

John Barker, miss you every day xx

Doreen Billam, beloved Sister

Denis Billam, beloved Brother-in-Law

Len Brookes, Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. I miss you Dad

Lucy Brookes, Wife, Mom, Nan and Great Nan. Miss you

Patrick Carlin, you are always in my thoughts. Love Trisha xxxx

Tony Dainty, Uncle, you are always in our heart. Love Deb and Dave 

Tony Dainty, sadly missed. Eileen, Sylvia, Julie, Phil and Pam

Stephen Deakin, love and remembered always. Love Wife Barbara and family

Molly Emery, love and miss you Mum

Wilf Emery, love and miss you Dad 

Brenda Fellows, loved and remembered always. Love Daughter Barbara and family

George Hancher, Dad, always remembered. Love Deb and Dave

George Hancher, sadly missed by Wife Eileen and Son Phil and Pam

Diane Harrison, loved and remembered always. Love Mom, Dad and family

Mary Hinton, Mom, merry Xmas. Loved and missed every day xxx

Edward Hinton, Dad merry Xmas. Loved and missed every day xxx

Maud Holloway, we miss and love you Mum

Albert Holloway, we miss and love you Dad

Joan Osborne, much loved Sister