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'Life for a Life' is a UK Charity that offers the opportunity to celebrate loved ones by planting memorial trees and installing benches in beautiful woodlands across the UK.

07/10/2026

We’ve reached our target - but can you help us go further and help others? 💚🚒

This summer, our Memorial Forests was potentially at risk due to the wildfire at Dove Stone Reservoir during a period of prolonged drought. Thankfully, the fire never reached our forests, but without the incredible efforts of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Oldham Mountain Rescue Team , the outcome could have been very different.

With that in mind, and to make use of the remaining time left in this fundraiser, we are excited to announce that all additional funds raised on this Crowdfunder page will be split directly between both of these well-deserving organisations.

As always, please share this page with your family and friends, to help us raise as much money as possible for those who spent over a month tackling the fire at the height of summer!

Upon the conclusion of this fundraiser on 15th December, all excess funds beyond the £4,800 raised for the water bowser will be split, with one half being donated directly to Oldham Mountain Rescue and the other half donated to Fire Fighters Charity who support Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.

05/10/2026

We did it!!! 🥳

Funding goal reached! - After some incredible generosity, we’ve already reached our goal of £4,800! We can now move ahead with purchasing a water bowser, meaning that we’ll have so much more of an effect in fighting back against future droughts, heatwaves and wildfires.

Once again, we want to say a massive thank you to the community who pulled together and made this happen - we truly couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who donated and shared the fundraiser with their family and friends.

You’ll notice that our Crowdfunder page is still open and accepting donations… Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow as we announce a very special stretch goal for those still looking to donate. 👀

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser #

02/10/2026

Would you know how to spot the signs of drought stress in a tree? 🍂

Although we’re now in October, this summer’s dry conditions highlighted how important it is to keep an eye on our memorial trees. As our climate changes and we experience warmer temperatures, periods of drought are becoming an increasing challenge for newly planted trees.

When visiting a memorial tree during dry weather, please look out for these signs of drought stress:

• Leaves turning brown or crispy around the edge
• Leaves dropping earlier than expected
• Dry, crumbly soil around the base of the tree

If you notice any of these signs, please let us know. Early intervention can make a difference in helping young trees establish and thrive for years to come.

This is one of the reasons we’re raising funds for a new water bowser. As drought conditions become more common, the bowser will significantly increase our ground team’s watering capacity, allowing them to transport larger volumes of water to site and respond more quickly to trees that need support.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported the Crowdfunder so far - If you’d like to help us reach our goal visit - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser # to make a donation. 💚

01/10/2026

🤯 We can’t believe it – we’ve already made it to the 95% milestone in our first week of this fundraiser!

This means our goal of buying a water bowser, to protect and care for our Memorial Forests during droughts and wildfires, is well within reach (and within plenty of time to be ready for Spring 2027)!

This truly wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous show of generosity from our community – each and every one of you have played a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing protection of the Memorial Trees at not only Dove Stone Reservoir, but also at our 60+ other Memorial Forests found around the country.

We still have a long time left on our fundraiser, which means that anyone is welcome to donate even after we hit our target, and we look forward to announcing how we’ll be using any excess funds in the very near future… 👀

In the meantime, please do keep sharing this Crowdfunder page with friends and family to help push us over the line – we’re almost there! - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser #

30/09/2026

The Ground Team has been busy at Wardley Hall Memorial Forest this week, carrying out essential hedge maintenance.

The difference is clear to see - A fantastic effort from the team, whose dedication helps keep the forest looking its best for visitors and families, while supporting the long-term health of the hedgerow, ensuring it continues to provide valuable shelter and habitat for wildlife. 👏💚

For more information about planting a memorial tree at Wardley visit our website - https://www.lifeforalife.org.uk/forest-locations/wardley-hall-laudato-si/ 🌳

29/09/2026

Halfway there! 💚

We've now raised over £2,500, meaning we've reached 50% of our fundraising target for a new water bowser.

Thank you to every single person who has donated, shared our Crowdfunder, or helped spread the word. We are blown away by your support and generosity.

Memorial trees are increasingly at-risk during periods of drought and from the threat of wildfires. A water bowser will help us protect and care for these special trees, giving them the best possible chance to survive and thrive.

To reach half of our goal so quickly is simply amazing, but we still need your help to get over the finish line. Every donation and share helps us reach new supporters and brings us one step closer to reaching our target.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser

25/09/2026

We often get ask what we do when a site is full for new trees to be planted? the answer is we carry on looking after them and yesterday the team were doing just that at our United Utilities Life for a Life memorial over in Lymm which is right next to the Trans Pennine Trail. The tasks yesterday were to install new signage, cut the grass and hedges and make sure it’s nice for everyone who visits. If you are out exploring near here then why not pop in and have a look at a beautiful maturing woodland.

24/09/2026

🙌 We would like to say a massive thank you to the community for their incredible generosity – we’ve already raised over £1,200, a massive dent into our goal of raising £4,800 to buy a water bowser!

To raise a quarter of our target in just-over 24 hours is absolutely fantastic, but we still have a way to go, so please share this post with your family and friends to help us get closer! 💚

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser

23/09/2026

Life for a Life needs your help! 🙏

Memorial Trees are at risk during wildfires and droughts; a water bowser can help us to fight back.

During the recent wildfire at Dove Stone reservoir, we found ourselves in a vulnerable spot - with two sizable Memorial Forests in the area we had a responsibility to protect the Memorial Trees, each dedicated to the memory of loved ones.

We had the equipment to cut a fuel break into the surrounding vegetation, however this alone was only half the battle; to really protect the Memorial Forests, we also needed to soak the fuel break with water, and we didn't have a reliable way to transport the sheer amount of water needed to hydrate the bone-dry ground.

Thankfully, our friends at Northern Roots stepped in and kindly loaned us their water bowser. This allowed us to soak the fuel breaks, significantly increasing their effectiveness and helping safeguard the Memorial Forests during a critical time.

That experience highlighted just how important this equipment is.

To better prepare for any future heatwaves, we are now fundraising to purchase our own water bowser, and we'd love your help!

Please take a look at our crowdfunder here : https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/life-for-a-life-water-bowser and consider donating.

You can also make a huge difference by sharing with friends, family, and wider community – every person who sees this gets us one step closer to reaching our goal!

Thank You 🌳

17/09/2026

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the The Mersey Forest volunteers, who have been working in the Griffin Wood Memorial forest over the last few weeks removing willow and scrub so that we can encourage a more biodiverse ground flora.

Griffin Wood has been transformed for the last few years and working together we have helped get the woodlands, ponds and meadows back into management, taking the site from an underutilised local asset it to one bustling with people and wildlife.

It’s is wonderful to be able to share this update.

If you’d like to get involved and volunteer at Griffin Wood, please get in touch with The Mersey Forest at [email protected].

Address

The Woodland Suite, Melbourne House, 509 Middleton Road
Oldham
OL99SH

Telephone

+441616242299

Website

http://www.lifeforalife.org.uk/, https://linktr.ee/lifeforalifememorialforest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f8

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