For those of you who think there is very little litter around these days and so there is no need to come, it is only like that because of the continuing efforts of the ground staff and the Friends’ Litter Pick days. We can’t let up the pressure on litter. And it is a great way to get some fresh air and make new friends! Children are most welcome to come and help out but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please meet at 10am at The Lodge (we finish about 11.30). Dress appropriately for the weather and bring some gloves. Bags and pickers will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Category: Environment
Litter Pick 3rd April – can you spare an hour or so please?
For those of you who think there is very little litter around these days and so there is no need to come, it is only like that because of the continuing efforts of the ground staff and the Friends’ Litter Pick days. We can’t let up the pressure on litter. And it is a great way to get some fresh air and make new friends!
Children are most welcome to come and help out but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please meet at 10am at The Lodge (we finish about 11.30). Dress appropriately for the weather and bring some gloves. Bags and pickers will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Ivy Clearance
Ivy is incredibly invasive and can kill trees if left unstopped. On the weekend of the 22nd & 23rd January volunteers from Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery attacked some ivy which was wrapped around a tree and several graves. After several hours of hard graft the graves were once again visible and the tree freed of the ivy growth. Whilst some work is still left to do on clearing the graves of roots the area blighted by ivy looks freer and lighter. A big thank you to the volunteers of Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery for once again helping to improve the environment for all those that visit the grounds.
Come and meet new people and help the Cemetery too!
We need volunteers to come and help tidy up the Cemetery. We meet at 10 at The Lodge for an hour or so of litter picking and tidying up of the beautiful environment here at Brandwood End Cemetery.
All you need is sturdy clothes and shoes and a pair of gardening gloves. We provide litter pickers, bags and some new faces!
No need to let us know you are coming just turn up on the day. And keep an eye on our website in case of any changes.
See you there!
Litter Pick – can you help us to keep our Cemetery looking lovely?
- Litter Pick Army
For those of you who think there is very little litter around these days and so there is no need to come, it is only like that because of the continuing efforts of the ground staff and the Friends’ Litter Pick days. We can’t let up the pressure on litter.
A clean environment encourages people to keep it that way. This simple bi-monthly task is essential in maintaining this cemetery’s appearance.
Talking about appearance
Now we have restored the Civilian Garden we are looking for any of you gardeners out there to also come at the same time as the Litter Picks to help maintain the garden by simple weeding.
All you need are your gloves – litter pickers and bags are provided. Please see the Events page for the next dates. See you there for fresh air, friendship and fun!
Muntjac deer have been spotted by the Pool
According to sources close to the Cemetery Muntjac deer have been spotted in Brandwood End Cemetery. They have been seen by ground staff down by the pool first thing in the morning. Is anyone quiet and clever enough to capture them on camera?
The Dangers of Playing with Fire
It was a fire that destroyed the Chapels and sadly youngsters are still playing with fire within the Cemetery.
This of course is both dangerous to the youngsters and to the Cemetery itself.
These youngsters had decided to build themselves a small ‘den’ beneath the trees within the Cemetery and decided that a fire would be a good idea.
All this after the Cemetery closed for the evening.
However, the result was that the tree caught fire.
Fortunately, one of the Committee saw the smoke rising from the Cemetery and called the Emergency Services.
The Local Police are aware of the problem with youngsters and will be keeping a watchful eye.
Vandalism is a crime – it is criminal damage to destroy property and here we have mindless damage to graves and trees.
It is not just youthful fun – it must be stopped.
You too can play your part by reporting any anti-social behaviour – the Cemetery belongs to us all and we all have a responsibility to safeguard our heritage.