Life for a Life Memorial Forests

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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.

UPDATE: Dove Stone and our Memorial Forests are reopening today.We would like to thank everyone for their patience, unde...
21/08/2026

UPDATE: Dove Stone and our Memorial Forests are reopening today.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support during the recent closures.

A special thank you goes to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) , along with all the partner agencies and organisations who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to tackle the fire, protect the landscape and keep people safe.

As we welcome visitors back, we ask everyone to help us look after this special place.

To help protect this beloved place, please do not bring BBQs, light fires or set off fireworks at Dove Stone. We also ask that you take all litter home with you and leave no trace of your visit. If you spot smoke, fire or anything suspicious, please report it immediately by calling 999.

By working together, we can help keep Dove Stone safe and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you again for your support.

We look forward to welcoming you back and seeing you on site soon 💚

is all about celebrating the heritage of Yorkshire, so it’s a great time to talk about our Frickley Memorial Forest – ...
01/08/2026

is all about celebrating the heritage of Yorkshire, so it’s a great time to talk about our Frickley Memorial Forest – a location built on the historic grounds of the old Frickley Colliery.

This Memorial Forest launched in 2022 alongside , gives those with ties to the area, whether ancestral links to the mine or fans of the nearby , the perfect place to remember their loved ones.

Hosting a variety of routes popular with walkers, the lands around the larger Frickley Country Park, managed by , host a variety of wildlife from bees and butterflies, to larger birds of prey including the seldom seen long-eared owl.

Our Memorial Forest, which is still in its early years, has plenty of space available for a variety of Memorial Trees to be planted. If you’d like to be one of our early adopters and place your mark on this stunning location, please contact us using the details in the last slide of this post.

www.lifeforalife.org.uk

The Yorkshire Society

This , we’re celebrating the special places that make our parks so much more than green spaces.Our memorial forests are...
30/07/2026

This , we’re celebrating the special places that make our parks so much more than green spaces.

Our memorial forests are not only places for reflection and remembrance, they are thriving habitats for wildlife. Through the trees, wildflower meadows and hedgerows, these special spaces provide food, shelter and safe havens for a wide variety of birds, insects and other wildlife, helping to support biodiversity for future generations.

Open for all park visitors to enjoy, as well as the families and friends of those remembered there, our memorial forests offer a peaceful opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the many benefits these habitats bring to both people and the environment.

A lasting legacy for people, nature and wildlife alike.

Dove Stone Reservoir Fire Update : Saturday 25 July 2026With the fire still ongoing, Dove Stone Reservoir remains closed...
25/07/2026

Dove Stone Reservoir Fire Update : Saturday 25 July 2026

With the fire still ongoing, Dove Stone Reservoir remains closed to the public to provide access for the fire service.

We ask that people stay away from the area and do not attempt to visit our Memorial Forests or the Reservoir while emergency services continue their work.

At this current time, our Memorial Forests remain unaffected, thanks to the joint efforts of all those involved in fighting the fire.

We are incredibly grateful to the firefighters and partner agencies who continue to work tirelessly to protect the landscape and surrounding areas.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Pete and Steve from Ashton Tree Services, along with the volunteers who came out at short notice last week who worked tirelessly to help cut the firebreak. This support, hard work and commitment have played an important role in helping protect the area during this worrying time.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide further updates as they become available.

📩 Want to stay up to date on the Dove Stone fire and other news from our Memorial Forests? Sign up to our newsletter here: www.lifeforalife.org.uk/newsletter

Dove Stone Reservoir Fire Update - 17 July 2026Work has progressed well on the firebreak, with vegetation removed from v...
17/07/2026

Dove Stone Reservoir Fire Update - 17 July 2026

Work has progressed well on the firebreak, with vegetation removed from vulnerable areas above the Indian’s Head Memorial Forest.

Our team plans to douse the area with water this evening as temperatures cool, helping to further reduce the risk of the fire spreading.

The fire has still not spread to the Memorial Forests, and we are hoping that rainfall will assist with everyone’s efforts in the coming days. 🙏

Dove Stone remains closed to the public. We ask that you continue to avoid the area to allow Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and partner agencies to work safely and effectively.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as work progresses.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and ongoing support. 💚

Dove Stone Fire Update – 15 JulyWe are pleased to report that all Life for a Life memorial forest areas remain unaffecte...
15/07/2026

Dove Stone Fire Update – 15 July

We are pleased to report that all Life for a Life memorial forest areas remain unaffected by the fire at this time.

Today, our team has been on site at our Indian’s Head Memorial Forest, creating a firebreak above the memorial forest to help reduce the risk should the fire move towards the area. Vegetation has been removed to reduce the available fuel and help limit the potential spread of fire.

The cut vegetation is being cleared away to expose bare soil, helping to create a break in combustible vegetation. The team is also making use of existing features, including the Oldham Way, which runs through the site.

This is slow and physically demanding work, but good progress is being made. The team expects to continue these efforts over the next couple of days.

Tomorrow, a bowser will be used to dampen the firebreak. With the vegetation now removed, this should help improve the effectiveness of the firebreak should the fire approach the area.

We ask that you continue to avoid the area to allow firefighters and partner agencies to work safely.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

DOVE STONE FIRE: Important Update Regarding Memorial Trees We understand that many families may be concerned about repor...
13/07/2026

DOVE STONE FIRE: Important Update Regarding Memorial Trees

We understand that many families may be concerned about reports of a fire at Dove Stone area and the potential impact on the ‘Life for a Life’ memorial trees.

We would like to reassure you that the fire is currently on the opposite side of Dove Stone Reservoir towards Ashway Gap and has not spread to the Memorial Forests. We are monitoring the situation closely and remain in contact with relevant partners and authorities.

At this time, there is no impact on the Memorial Forest or the trees dedicated to your loved ones. Should the situation change, we will provide an update as soon as possible.

We would like to thank the emergency services, and partner organisations who are working hard to bring the fire under control.

Our team have tidied up lots of rubbish and BBQs this morning and will be helping Marshall the site this evening.

We ask that you continue to avoid the area to allow the firefighters and the partner agencies to work safely.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

10/07/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing local champion Erica Sarney, a valued collaborator at our Crook O’Lune and Hermitage Field Memorial Forests.

For more than a decade, Erica and her dedicated team of volunteers have been creating and nurturing beautiful wildflower meadows in and around these memorial forests and across the local area. Their hard work has helped boost biodiversity, support pollinators, and create thriving habitats for local wildlife.

Erica shares the story behind the meadows and explains how the Hermitage Field Community Meadow trustees and volunteers, and the Community Pollinator Patches group, work in partnership with Life for a Life to enhance these green spaces for both nature and the community.

A huge thank you to Erica and everyone involved for their dedication, and ongoing commitment to making a lasting impact on the environment and the people who enjoy these special places.

09/07/2026

Join us as we interview Bowland Hay Time Officer Carol Edmondson about her role with the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Hay Time Project, the importance of wildflower meadows, and how local communities can help these vital spaces thrive.

Over the weekend we observed , and as part of the celebrations we joined Carol as she and the Hay Time Project team undertook the Bumblebees & Floras Meadows survey, at our Crook O'Lune and Hermitage Field Memorial Forests.

The outcome of this survey will indicate the health of the meadows and the local bumblebee population, so it's a brilliant tool to track the progress of green spaces across the country!

👀 Keep an eye out soon for a follow-up interview with local resident and head of trustees of the Hermitage Field Community Meadows - Erica Sarney, who alongside volunteers has been instrumental in the creation of these meadows.

It’s – a celebration of our native meadows and the people who look after them. This year we’re lucky enough to coincid...
04/07/2026

It’s – a celebration of our native meadows and the people who look after them.

This year we’re lucky enough to coincide this celebration with the Bumblebees & Floras Meadows survey being undertaken by the Forest of Bowland National Landscape - Bowland Hay Time Project. This survey is designed to measure the health of our native meadows, and the positive impact that they have on the bumblebee population.

Led by the Hay Time Officer Carol Edmonson, the Hay Time Project spent the day surrounded by the beauty of our Crook O’Lune and Hermitage Field Memorial Forests, inspecting the natural wildflower meadows that have grown there thanks to the joint efforts of our team, Community Pollinator Patches, and the Hermitage Field Community meadow trustees and volunteers.

Keep an eye out next week for our full interview with Carol, as she explains her and her team’s role in the Bumblebees & Floras Meadows survey.

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

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