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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 →

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Carver at work at Jasmin Fields!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Jane Edwards

Carvings on an old tree at Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve taken from designs by children from St Albans School.

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Annual AGM

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Jane Edwards

On April 14th we held our annual AGM which was attended by a number of our local members. After the formal meeting Jim Thomson,Director of Teleshore (UK Ltd), gave a short talk about memorial safety and he was accompanied by … Continue reading →

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Memorial Headstones

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Anne Courbet

The Committee of the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery are proposing to organise the restoration of certain headstones.

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Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery AGM – 14th April 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

You are invited to the AGM of the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery which is to be held on Thursday 14th April 2011 from 7.30 to 9.00pm at St Bede’s Church, Doversley Road, Kings Heath.  Light refreshments will be available. … Continue reading →

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YOU can help Brandwood End Cemetery with just a few minutes…

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

The Heritage Lottery Fund is giving YOU the chance to influence how they spend their money in the next few years.  Can you PLEASE take a few minutes to fill in their consultatation questionnaire and help out Brandwood End Cemetery? … Continue reading →

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National Federation of Cemetery Friends AGM

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery are happy to support the Federation’s 2011 AGM which will be held at Ford Park Cemetery Ford Park Road, Plymouth, PL4 6NT on Saturday 11th June.  All events will take place at the Cemetery … Continue reading →

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Where have all the flowers gone?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sarah Courbet

Volunteers from Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery braved the winds last weekend to carry out the bi-monthly litter pick.  Due to the high winds many artificial flower arrangements, cards and items had been blown into hedgerows.  The volunteers did put … Continue reading →

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