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It is with great sadness that we share the news that our beloved Founder and Chief Executive Norman Armstrong-Kersh MBE. KCOM has passed away. After a short illness Norman died peacefully on 13th September 2020. Norman was a loving family man and leaves behind five children, five grandchildren, one great grandchild and many countless friends. He was a gentle, loving and compassionate man who has left behind a strong and sustainable legacy with the Charity Life for a Life Memorial Forest, which will continue to grow from strength to strength in the safe hands of the Trustees and Staff. It was Norman’s last wish to have a Memorial tree planted in his memory; this will be planned post Covid-19 to allow the opportunity for all those who wish to attend, to celebrate the life of this great gentleman. Further details to follow.
As Autumn starts to edge closer our community wildflower meadows are starting to have their seasonal cuts. The wildflower meadows and woodlands have seen some fantastic Bee and Butterfly activity; and also provided a safe space for people to distance outdoors. All achieved with the support of The Community Pollinator Patches and the local community. 🦋 - - - #pollinators #bees #wildflowers #flowers #butterflies #wildlife #outdoors #tractors #tractorsofinstagram
The grounds team have escaped the northern rain to work on the wildflower meadow at the Blagdon Lake memorial forest. Whilst there the site was cover in butterflies 🦋 and dragonflies including this Common Blue and Silver-washed fritillary. #wildflowers #wildflowermeadow #biodiversity #butterfly #butterflies #blagdon #blagdonlake #insects #memorialforest #memorialtrees #nature #bristolwater
Beautiful blue skies and light clouds as well as some lovely natural heather last evening at the Indians Head memorial forest, Dovestone. Remember if you’re visiting that site is very busy so remember to social distance, take your litter home; especially if the bins are full and NO BBQs. #dovestonereservoir #dovestones #dovestone #memorialforest #memorialtrees #blueskies #clouds #landscapephotography #keepbritiantidy #environment
As a we mature as a charity we recognize the importance of managing our #memorialforests to improve biodiversity and encourage wildflowers #NationalMeadowsDay #biodiversity #wildflowermeadows #wildflowers #flowers #wildlife #meadows #outdoors #thegreatoutdoors #bees #pollinators #pollinatorsofinstagram #memorialtrees #trees #woodlands #ukwoodlands
Well it’s certainly been a good year for Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) at our Fusiliers Meadow Memorial Forest in Whitefield. Just by changing our grass cutting regime at certain sites the changes to biodiversity is huge. #orchids #orchidsofinstagram #wildflowers #pollinators #biodiversity #woodlandmanagement #groundsmaintenance #memorialforest #memorialwoodlands #memorialtree
Small skipper butterfly enjoying the sun yesterday. #naturephotography #nature #butterfly #caton #countryside
Memorial Tree Planting Update - - #coronavirus #covid_19 #covidupdate #treeplanting #smallcharityweek #smallcharity #update #stayalert
A beautiful Meadow Brown butterfly enjoying the community wildflower meadow at our Crook ‘o’ Lune memorial forest. We show case this meadow a lot as it is a great example of how planting a memorial tree with Life for a Life can help the environment, allowing us to support community groups like Community Pollinator Patches to create a rich diverse landscape. 🦋 - - - #butterflies #conservation #wildflowers #nature #butterfly #insects #lovenature #naturephotography #flowers #butterflyphotography #trees #wildlife #lancaster #lancashire #pollinators #outdoors #meadowbrownbutterfly #butterflyspotting
‪We will be back planting soon!! For more information about planting a tree at Indian’s Head, Dove Stone or any of our other memorial forests contact us on 0161 624 2299 email info@lifeforalife.org.uk #memorialtree #memorialforest #trees #plantatree #dovestone #dovestonereservoir ‬#treeplanting #memorial #woodland #forest #tree #views #landscapephotography #myview #saddleworth #oldham #photography #wildlife #nature
As a health and environmental charity we manage many different sites each with their own unique habitats and management requirements. As today is the United Nations #Internationalbiodiversityday we though we would share some pictures of wildflower restoration and preservation work, as well as fruit orchard planting, silvicultural, invasive species removal, differential mowing work and hedge planting we have undertaken over the years within the memorial forests in with local communities and our partners @unitedutilities @cityoftreesmcr @salforddiocese @lancashirecc to help pollinators and nature thrive. All this work is funded by grants or those who have supported the charity by planting trees with Life for a Life. #jospicethornton #lancashire #marklands #griffinwood #crookolune #wardleyhall #lymm #biodiversity #pollinators #fruitorchards #treeplanting #bees #nature #charity #conservation #wildflowers #wildflowermeadow #insects #woodlandmanagement #memorialforest #johndeere #tractors #claascombine
Its World Bee Day and as part of our growing partnership the Laudato Si Centre at Wardley we have donated the funds to purchase a Honey Extractor. This equipment will enable the community volunteers and those with disabilities to extract the honey from the hives at the centre and learn Bee keeping skills; getting people engaged with nature and help improve their mobility and mental health. #worldbeeday #mentalhealthawarenessweek Within the Memorial Forest at Wardley we have began the initial works to create a wildflower meadow which will develop year on year providing nectar and pollen for the worker bees to collect and bring back to the hives. - - - #bees #pollinators #honey #beehive #wildflowermeadows #wildflowers #flowers #memorialtree #trees #forest #blueskies #mentalhealth
Covid-19 update: This week saw the Government announce a slight relaxation of the “lockdown”. In light of this some of our partners have started to slowly reopen their sites with, which will include access to memorial forests, which is great news. However, the virus is still a threat, especially to vulnerable individuals so if you are planning a visit please follow the government guidance on social distancing and avoid busy areas. Please be aware that facilities such as toilets and cafes will still be closed. We will keep you up to date as the situation changes but if you have any questions please contact the office on 0161 624 2299. STAY ALERT - CONTROL THE VIRUS - SAVE LIVES - - - #covid19update #coronavirus #stayalert
‪Wonderful to see the fruit orchard at our ‘Laudato Si’ Wardley Hall Memorial Forest in bloom @CityofTreesMcr @SalfordDiocese - - - #bloom #fruittrees #spring #pollinators #bees #fruitorchard #nature #wild #memorialforest ‬#tree #trees #inbloom #flowers #blossom #treeblossom
This week we have began our grass cutting schedule. We will be doing our very best with a reduced team to keep on top of the maintenance of our forests where physically possible. When visiting the memorial forest please be aware that the grass maybe longer than usual whilst we try to keep up. Chester Memorial Forest, Countess of Chester Country Park - - - #trees #tree #memorialtree #memorialforest #forest #spring #woodland #dailywalk #dailyexercise #chester #greenspace #healthpark #countessofchestercountrypark #woodlandmaintenance #covid_19
Wild Garlic aka Ramsons (Allium ursinum) growing in clumps all over the Marklands memorial forest. You can find this plant covering the ground in many deciduous woodlands throughout spring before the trees start to take leaf. You can even eat the leaves raw if you are hungry enough and don’t mind having garlic breath. #wildgarlic #ramsons #nature #biodiversity #woodlands #memorialforest #memorialwoodlands #horwich #naturephotography #flora
Beautiful view across Anglezarke and of Anglezarke Reservoir from our Nab Hill Memorial Forest. - - - - Philip is still checking on our memorial forests during the lockdown making sure they are safe. - - - - As always please remember to follow the Government guidelines when it comes to your daily exercise and visiting the outdoors. - - - #memorialtree #memorialforest #trees #views #anglezarke #tree #anglezarkeresevoir #forest #reservoir #stayhome #chorley #stayhomestaysafe #stayhomesavelives #staylocal
Happy Easter from everyone at Life for a Life. 📸 Wythenshawe Park Memorial Forest - - - #cherrytree #blossomtree #cherryblossom #happyeaster #spring #springtime #trees #tree #memorialtree #memorialforest #easter #eastersunday #sunday #blueskies #memories #stayhome #stayhomestaysafe #stayhomesavelives
Easter weekend stay at home DIY motivation. The sign for the gate at Griffin Wood has finished being restored. Griffin wood is in Bold, St. Helens and is a new memorial forest in partnership with Mersey Forest. #merseyforest #sthelens #memorialtree #memorialforest #griffinwood #woodworking #diy #dulux #bankholidayweekend #easter #restoration #stayhome #lockdown #memorialwoodlands
Thank you @redstartnw for this wonderful Aerial footage of our new Lowes Road Memorial Forest in Bury. The site itself was restored by Redstart as part of the land restoration works for the @thebrickworks_bury development. We have no doubt that this will become a popular Memorial Forest which benefits from beautiful views of Holcombe Hill and Peel Tower. The site still has a little tidying up work to be done to finish it off but will be ready for tree planting when restrictions have lifted. If you would like more information Emma is still managing the office remotely. 0161 624 2299 or info@lifeforalife.org.uk - - - #trees #memorialtrees #plantatree #treeplanting #environment #greenspace #tree #landrestoration #memorialforest #inremembrance #bury #naturalenvironment
Philip has been out checking the memorial forests around Dove Stone are safe during the lock down. Some the tree especially, the Birch and Rowan are beginning to wake up because of the warmer and longer spring days. The newly deputised security ducks also come up to check he was there for legitimate reasons as well as @protecsecuritygroup Security who are doing a great job keeping the car parks closed. #stayhome #dovestone #dovestonesreservoir #dovestones #memorialtree #lifeforalife #memorialforest #spring #spring2020 #trees #landscapephotography
Although the team are on a reduced maintenance schedule due to current restrictions and guidelines. Philip is still checking that sites are safe and secure and the office is being manned remotely by Emma. If you have any queries and enquiries please get in touch on 0161 624 2299 or via info@lifeforalife.org.uk. - Wycoller Country Park Memorial Forest - - - - #trees #plantatree #memorialtree #tree #woodland #forest #thegreatoutdoors #wycoller #lancashire #countrypark #habitat #wildlife #spring #woodlandwalk
We all love and enjoy the outdoors... but for the time being please stay at home to help stop the spread. At many of our memorial Forest locations car parks and facilities will be closed to visitors. - Please follow the government guidelines on social distancing. - #stopthespread #covid_19 #coronavirus #stayathome #doyourpart #stayathomesavelives #2metresapart #memorialtree #memorialforest #dovestones #suttonbingham #beaconfell
Our current #coronavirus (#covid_19 ) position and advice for upcoming memorial tree plantings. Please keep an eye on your emails for any update from us. However please get in contact us if you have any concerns.
Today in partnership with @cityoftreesmcr and @salforddiocese we supported 60 children from 10 local salford school, who volunteered to plant a 20 mixed community fruit orchard and planted some new trees to create a ‘scrubby’ woodland habitat for wildlife. They even went plastic free and used #ezeetree biodegradable tree shelters to protect the new trees from browsing. #volenteering #nature #fruitorchard #fruitirchards #treeplanting #salford #conservation #enviroment #plasticfree #memorialforest #memorialtrees #memorialwoodlands #treeplanting
ARE YOU READY FOR STARLING WOOD : We are undertaking an ambitious project to plant 8000 new trees at Beacon Fell Country Park to restore Starling Wood. But that’s not all! This project will deliver many social benefits including supporting 9 local Lancashire Hospices and Charities. To create a woodland that will serve your community for years to come, we need your help! Individuals and businesses of any size can support the replanting of 'Starling Wood' and become part of a unique opportunity to make a positive contribution to the local environment and community. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO HELP AND DONATE VISIT THE PAGE IN OUR BIO - - - #fundraising #lancashire #beaconfell #starlingwood #beaconfellcountrypark #hospice #makeadonation #woodland #treeplanting #socialgiveback #lancashirecharity #charity #woodlandrestoration #trees #tree #getinvolved #lancashirebusiness #chamberofcommerce #businessgiveback #donate #donatefortrees
It was lovely to meet and support the community that have created the wonderful Grimsargh Wetlands today in Preston. The team have installed some new information signs at the Wetlands. Make sure you check out the Grimsargh Wetlands facebook page and website for more information about the work they have achieved and to plan your visit! - - - #grimsarghwetlands #wetlands #community #getoutside #walk #preston #lancashire #environment #birdwatching #birdlife #littleexplorers #wildlife #nature #naturereserve
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) at our Wythenshawe and Lymm memorial forests reminding us that spring is on it way after this dreadful weather. #snowdrops #naturephotography #nature #wildflowers #lymm #wythenshawepark #memorialforest #memorialtrees #memorialwood #memorialwoodlands
Today in partnership with @lancaster_city_council our new memorial forest at Hermitage Field, Caton was officially launched. The stunning views across the valley were painted by J.M.W. Turner (c.1820), and we can certainly see why! We would like to thank all who attended the launch, and especially to Cllr Kevin Frea who planted the first tree in the site. #trees #thenorthernforest #plantatree #memorialtree #caton #lancaster #crookolune #riverlune #outdoors #launch #tree
Today we have planted some test trees to validate the species selection for our new memorial forest at frickley country park. - - - #trees #planting #memorialforest #memorialtree #plantatree #new #frickleycountrypark #southelmsall #getoutside #peacefulwalk #dusk #memorial

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