
COMMEMORATION SERVICE 2010
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Wednesday 12
May 2010 at 6.15pm in Westminster Abbey
We are
delighted to announce that the 2010 Commemoration Service to commemorate the
life and work of Florence Nightingale will be held in Westminster Abbey at
6.15pm on Wednesday 12 May 2010.
2010 is the Centenary year of the death of
Florence Nightingale. As it is a very special Centenary year,
The
Rt Reverend Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be giving the address at this
year’s service.
During the
Service the Procession of the Lamp takes place. The Lamp will be carried
by a Scholar of the Foundation and will be escorted by student nurses from
the Armed Services and The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing London .
Entrance to
the Service is by ticket only. These are free and available during March
and April 2010. For security reasons it is important that you apply in
writing or email us or use the pro-forma
(click HERE for link) and the
tickets will be sent to you as above.
Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.