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The symbolic river of memories consists of everlasting flowers leading to a calm oasis by the willow tree. Every plant chosen, symbolises words and emotions important to special day beneficiaries: hope, uplifting, grateful, calm. Each stepping stone represents the journey of hope and a reminder that connections are built on shared experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. My entry is to raise awareness for Willow a national charity who provide special days and experiences for seriously ill young adults aged 16-40 of which I am both a beneficiary and a volunteer champion. The charity was founded by Bob Wilson OBE and his late wife Megs in memory of their daughter Anna who died from a rare form of cancer at just 31 years old. Displayed At ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-live-2025/logo.webp) [BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025](https://gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-live-2025) Awards ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-silver-merit/icon.webp) Silver Merit Award BBC Gardeners World Live Gallery [ ![PXL_20250611_171157666](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/024f83ed-7c94-4ea2-9319-1fb9f9f27eed/conversions/PXL_20250611_171157666-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/024f83ed-7c94-4ea2-9319-1fb9f9f27eed/conversions/PXL_20250611_171157666-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171200455](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9d65915a-c480-4a31-9199-bcc7dc9a76eb/conversions/PXL_20250611_171200455-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9d65915a-c480-4a31-9199-bcc7dc9a76eb/conversions/PXL_20250611_171200455-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171205845](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b87b913-b07c-4f09-92fc-751389faed36/conversions/PXL_20250611_171205845-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b87b913-b07c-4f09-92fc-751389faed36/conversions/PXL_20250611_171205845-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171203245](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a84395c8-a020-450a-b55b-d5d68c3208cf/conversions/PXL_20250611_171203245-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a84395c8-a020-450a-b55b-d5d68c3208cf/conversions/PXL_20250611_171203245-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171208690](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f2214778-e53f-4fb4-a1b1-d84759f2de9d/conversions/PXL_20250611_171208690-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f2214778-e53f-4fb4-a1b1-d84759f2de9d/conversions/PXL_20250611_171208690-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171211389](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/50e2ce49-98d7-431f-a7f8-585bb81b3816/conversions/PXL_20250611_171211389-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/50e2ce49-98d7-431f-a7f8-585bb81b3816/conversions/PXL_20250611_171211389-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171213969](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d842c23a-db6a-4a20-9ec1-13289e225eb2/conversions/PXL_20250611_171213969-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d842c23a-db6a-4a20-9ec1-13289e225eb2/conversions/PXL_20250611_171213969-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171217401](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e0b35602-2223-4764-b67d-521fb960f924/conversions/PXL_20250611_171217401-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e0b35602-2223-4764-b67d-521fb960f924/conversions/PXL_20250611_171217401-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171222920](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad0539af-3ed1-4614-8896-fffccdd97fba/conversions/PXL_20250611_171222920-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad0539af-3ed1-4614-8896-fffccdd97fba/conversions/PXL_20250611_171222920-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171229280](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/757196db-f3d0-4683-be1b-fd33cadbadc1/conversions/PXL_20250611_171229280-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/757196db-f3d0-4683-be1b-fd33cadbadc1/conversions/PXL_20250611_171229280-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171238235](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/184a8291-e80a-4a66-80a4-ab9d0ba60dc7/conversions/PXL_20250611_171238235-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/184a8291-e80a-4a66-80a4-ab9d0ba60dc7/conversions/PXL_20250611_171238235-gallery.webp) [ ![PXL_20250611_171152966](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c4421cb0-75b9-4c15-be16-8bd654398bd6/conversions/PXL_20250611_171152966-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c4421cb0-75b9-4c15-be16-8bd654398bd6/conversions/PXL_20250611_171152966-gallery.webp) [ ![jan.png](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d13ef368-50a6-4e60-bf91-775d0af94ce3/conversions/jan.png-gallery.webp) ](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d13ef368-50a6-4e60-bf91-775d0af94ce3/conversions/jan.png-gallery.webp) Designers [ Jan O'Brien Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jan-obrien) Advertisement: