Category Archives: News

Fan mail from a Friend of Brandwood End Cemetery

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Sarah Courbet

  “One of our members wrote this lovely letter and has kindly agreed to us publishing it.  As one of the Founding Members, current Chairman and Friend myself it is wonderful to know our efforts are both noticed and supported.  Thank you … Continue reading →

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Do you want to hear updates as they happen?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Sarah Courbet

If you want to hear it first, or just hear about it please make sure you subscribe to our website – see the Subscribe button to the right of your screen.  You won’t get bombarded but you will get to … Continue reading →

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Welcome news for Brandwood End Cemetery

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Sarah Courbet

The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery are delighted to announce that following close liaison with Councillor Timothy Huxtable, Cabinet Member, for Transport, Environment and Regeneration, and Birmingham City Council Bereavement Service Officers, conservation planning has been granted for enabling works … Continue reading →

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FBEC – Annual General Meeting – 19th April 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Sarah Courbet

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19th April 2012 at The Brandwood Centre from 19.30. All interested parties are welcome; only members are entitled to vote. Please come and join us and learn the latest news about … Continue reading →

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The Social Media Surgery is the latest winner of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sarah Courbet

We are delighted that Podnosh, our website developers, and a firm supporter of the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery have won a Big Society Award. The first Social Media Surgery was organised by Birmingham entrepreneur Nick Booth in 2008. Having … Continue reading →

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Has spring sprung?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jane Edwards

In early January snowdrops made an appearance in the cemetery and the hawthorn hedge still hadn’t dropped its leaves! The squirrels are dashing about and the birds are ignoring the berries in favour of worms in the still soft soil. … Continue reading →

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New Village Square in Kings Heath is revealed

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

The crowds turned out for the opening of the new Village Square in Kings Heath which lies on land that was formerly part of All Saints Churchyard. The project began a number of years ago after concern by church members … Continue reading →

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First lady Patron

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Anne Courbet

Elizabeth Perkins, Director of the Birmingham Conservation Trust, has graciously accepted an invitation from the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery’s Committee to become their fifth Patron. Elizabeth has been associated with FBEC almost since its inception in 2005 and has … Continue reading →

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A day at the market!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jane Edwards

Members of FBEC Committee manned a stall at the recent monthly Kings Norton Farmers Market to promote much needed membership of The Friends.  Surrounded by scrumptious food of all descriptions it was great to meet people who were interested in Brandwood Cemetery … Continue reading →

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Grave search ends in Brandwood End

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jane Edwards

Brandwood End Cemetery made the news this week as the grand daughter of P J Evans searched the country for his grave…..and guess where she found it? Brandwood End Cemetery! The P J Evans name was well known to Brummies … Continue reading →

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