Category Archives: News

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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Alistair McGowan becomes a Patron of the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Anne Courbet

Multi-faceted, an acute environmentalist, a rich heritage spanning many centuries and a thorough gentleman; Alistair represents all this and much more. He has now, we are extremely happy and proud to say, agreed to be the fourth Patron of the … Continue reading →

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Looking for wildlife?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

Since we posted sightings of muntjac deer, bats and other wildlife there have been several visitors coming along to find these lovely animals. Please note that the Cemetery is there for people to pay their respects to those that have … Continue reading →

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Are you after information on lost graves?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

The ground staff at Brandwood End Cemetery are constantly being asked to help people find graves – much as they would like to help they really can’t. They don’t have the information. Since the Lodge was flooded some months ago … Continue reading →