Author: Jane Edwards

Nick Booth

Our hearts are heavy this afternoon as, with many other people, we pause to remember Nick Booth, who was a friend to FBEC from our inception. Nick passed away a few weeks ago in a tragic accident at home but will be remembered by many this afternoon at an event at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.

Nick worked with FBEC on the design of our web site and has remained, via his company Podnosh,  as the host of the site. He has been our ‘go to person’ for anything computer related and has held our hands through many technical panics over the years !

Not only was he a supporter but he was also a friend to many of us and we have shared many breakfasts and cups of coffee at less formal meetings in local cafes and tea rooms.

We will all miss you Nick. Your helpful advice and your ever ready smile.

A big thank you to all our Volunteers.

Well done to all our volunteers. In April  volunteers gave a total of 108 hours of their time to keep the cemetery looking cared for. (In many months the hours given exceed this total) Supported by Bereavements Ground Staff and BCC Grass cutting team we all work to make Brandwood End Cemetery a welcoming, safe and secure space.

‘V E 80’

The start of an in important week to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 but also to remember those that lost their lives, both military and civilian, during the course of the war. We hope to post some interesting stories of those in Brandwood End.

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Four measured and timed walks for you to follow.

The Friends have designed 4 measured and timed walks in the cemetery to suit all fitness levels.. You can run, jog , walk or amble. Whichever suits you (times are geared for walkers)

 To see where they lead and how long they take, click on  this link.  

Enjoy the trees, monuments, bird song and peace that Brandwood End Cemetery offers.

During Heritage Open Week in September we will be holding an event that will add an additional dimension to one of these walks. Watch this space.

 

 

Grave Recording Project- can you help?

As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations we are undertaking a project to photograph all the gravestones in Section 16 as we are concerned at the speed with which they are deteriorating. Each headstone/memorial will be photographed and inscriptions recorded for future generations who may be seeking relatives. If you want to assist please e mail us at  friendsofbec@gmail.com and one of our committee members will be in touch. We hope to extend this to other sections of the cemetery.

 

Annual AGM Final reminder

This is the final reminder that the Friends are holding their annual AGM at 10.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10th April. The venue is the Conference Room at St Dunstans RC Church in Kingsfield Rd Kings Heath.

To find out what we have done in the last year and what we have planned for the next year, our 20th, then come and join us . We will also have refreshments…..and cake afterwards.