This Christmas, Garsons Titchfield is delighted to support GAFIRS (Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service) with a special Memory Tree, located by the exit doors.

Our Memory Tree offers a warm, reflective space where visitors can pause and write a message to someone they wish to remember or celebrate this festive season. Whether it’s a beloved family member, a treasured friend, or a much-missed pet, you’re invited to take a label and hang your message on the tree, joining a beautiful display of love and remembrance.

By taking part, you’ll also be helping to support GAFIRS, an independent lifeboat and inshore rescue service that works tirelessly to keep people safe on the water across the Solent. Staffed predominantly by dedicated volunteers, GAFIRS responds to emergencies, provides vital search-and-rescue operations, and supports the local community whenever help is needed. Their commitment saves lives year-round, often in challenging conditions.

If you feel able, please consider making a donation to GAFIRS. You can give  by clicking this link or instore via the collection tins by the tills or the QR code available on the Memory Tree display. Every donation helps fund essential equipment, training, and rescue missions that make a real difference.

Join us in remembering loved ones and supporting a lifesaving local charity this Christmas.

Find out more about our Charity of the Year partnerships here.