Just a small taster… . Shirley Hancock will be leading two session during Heritage Week to uncover some of the mysteries of this amazing organism. Watch out for booking information. Both sessions take place on Friday 15th September.
Author: Jane Edwards
June 4th Litter Pick
Sunday June 4th- our summer Litter Pick. 10am-11.30am. We look forward to seeing some of our supporters at this Litter Pick. Meet at the Lodge. Under 16’s should accompanied by an adult and we advise stout footwear. We have the litter picks and bags. All welcome.
Gardening help needed.
We have another gardening requirement! The Friends will be there but we do need support. We have some tools but hand tools and forks would be welcomed (As well of their owners and operators!) If you think you can help please e mail us at friendsofbec@gmail.com- or just turn up.
Blitz sights of Moseley
Ian Binnie will be leading a walk around Moseley. It would appear there is no need to book. FBEC often work in collaboration with Ian and members of the Moseley Society and he will also be leading a walk at Brandwood End during Heritage Open Week for the Friends.
Gold for Birmingham Parks and Nursery.
Birmingham Parks have won Gold yet again at Chelsea for their beautiful display. We believe this is the 11th year running that this has been achieved. The Friends and other volunteer groups were asked to provide photos of their Volunteers hard at work in City parks and cemeteries and we are pleased to see that our contributions had pride of place within the garden as a rolling display. Well done to everyone, especially the growers at Cofton Nursery, who often support the Friends with some of their fantastic blooms.
Woodthorpe Road closure
It would appear that, after having been pushed back a week, this has now been officially cancelled until a new date can be arranged.
It is understood that it is because there was a clash with workmen from the Gas company already being on site.
Local residents and shops etc have no news either way but all signs and kit have been removed.
Bat Walk Reminder.
8pm Friday 19th. At this time we are still going ahead as rain has stopped.
Don’t forget the Bat Walk is this coming Friday the 19th. Meet at 8.30 (sharp) by the farm gate entrance to Jasmin Fields on Bayston Rd, opposite Kinsey Grove. Stout shoes recommended and a torch is possible. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. There is a fair amount of walking on uneven ground so I am afraid this is a difficult event for pushchairs/wheelchairs and those that are unsteady on their feet- so not really suitable.
It will be led by Brum Bats and the Ranger and starts at Jasmin Fields, visits the canal towpath, progresses through the cemetery and ends at Brandwood Pool off Sunderton Road.
If you have a Bat Detector please bring it along but there will be some available. In the event of heavy rain then I am afraid it is likely the event will be cancelled as Bats arn’t keen on rain either ! I can be contacted by text on 07811393259 if in doubt.
Woodthorpe Road Closure
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND PAVEMENTS WORK, THE RESURFACING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO START ON THE 23RD MAY !
We have found this notice adjacent to the cemetery gates, so please be aware of the complete closure of Woodthorpe Rd from the 16th to 26 May. It is not clear if this also applies to pedestrian access to the cemetery but we will update this when we have information.
Stories from the Stones
A reminder that you can be involved in this interesting and worthwhile project on a number of dates. The next session is tomorrow, Wednesday 10th May. Meet on the Main Drive. We should be evident. Be aware that the project may not go ahead if the weather conditions are very wet or windy due to safety concerns.
Scouting Award to our Vice Chairman.
We are pleased to announce that our Vice Chairman, Coral Howard, who has been a committee member since the inception of the Friends, has recently been awarded a prestigious Scouting award. We offer our sincere congratulations.
The Silver Wolf is the highest award made by The Scout Association “for services of the most exceptional character.” It is an unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout. The award consists of a Silver Wolf suspended from a dark green and yellow neck ribbon.
During the early years of the development of the Scout Movement throughout the world, it was the practice of the Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, to give the Silver Wolf to Scouters in any country who had done outstandingly valuable work for the Movement.
Coral has been involved in various capacities in the Scouting movement for many years and received her award initially at Highbury Hall and Later at Windsor.