A Tytherington woman has created a candle in memory of her late father.

Nicky Thorpe, of Molly Lou Home Fragrance, has designed a scented candle to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice.

Her father Brian Cavanagh, a painter and decorator, died in the hospice on Millbank Drive in 2019, aged 82.

Nicky's late mother-in-law Sheila Thorpe, 82, was also a patient there in 2023.

She said: "After I lost my dad, I thought a candle might be a beautiful memento for families to take away and light in memory of their loved one.

"I've since made personalised candles for those who've lost relatives."

The East Cheshire Hospice charity candle (Credit: Molly Lou Home Fragrance)

Nicky designed the eco-friendly gift from her workshop in Tytherington, where she set up business five years ago following three decades with AstraZeneca.

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The candle fragrance is camomile, vanilla and lavender, a favourite plant in the hospice gardens.

Etched into the glass jar is a sunflower, the emblem of East Cheshire Hospice, with £10 from each sale being donated to the charity.

Nicky said: "I've created a couple of charity candles and thought it'd be a good idea to do something similar for the hospice.

"I approached Luke Oldham, who's part of the fundraising team, and between us we've created a fragrance. The hospice is surrounded by lavender, so they were quite keen to have a lavender-based fragrance.

"A sunflower is neutral so any household could have one and support the hospice at the same time."

Nicky's daughter, Molly Lou, helped launch the company during Covid, with son Josh helping with marketing and admin.

Meanwhile husband Rick, a joiner, built a workshop at their home.

Nicky said: "It's incredible how much the candle making venture has grown. There's been a lot of support with several outlets stocking our candles.

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"Customers can refill jars to help with sustainability, while plant-based rapeseed and coconut wax is used."

The Hospice Candle can be purchased online here - ECH Charity Candle.