Events – Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery https://fbec.org.uk Restoration, conservation and respectful enjoyment of Brandwood End Cemetery and Chapels Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:31:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.11 Busy day with Deutsche Bank. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/10/13/busy-day-with-deutsche-bank/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/10/13/busy-day-with-deutsche-bank/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:39:11 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6393 The team from Deutsche Bank worked really hard today and revealed several grave sites and headstones that have not seen the light of day for many years. Well done team and as many of you were ‘returners’ we hope to see you next spring.

If you want to see how much work they actually did, follow this link.

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]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/10/09/remembrance-service-2026/feed/ 0 Nature enhanced by music. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/20/nature-enhanced-by-music/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/20/nature-enhanced-by-music/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:16:18 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6386 Thank you Shelley and Leaf Creative Arts for an uplifting walk through nature.

Such a wonderful stroll through the cemetery in the dappled sunlight with a great group of people and music to sooth the soul.

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/20/nature-enhanced-by-music/feed/ 0 Enthralling morning. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/19/enthralling-morning/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/19/enthralling-morning/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:14:24 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6382 Another great Heritage Open event in the cemetery today. Thank you Josie for leading the walk and thanks to all the attendees.

 

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/19/enthralling-morning/feed/ 0 Reminder for Grave Gardeners. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/18/reminder-for-grave-gardeners/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/18/reminder-for-grave-gardeners/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:24:49 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6380 GRAVE GARDENERS Group are  meeting up at 11am this Sunday the 20th September. Meet Steven by the Lodge at 11am

Busy day, as we also have an organised ‘Walk in Nature’ as part of our Heritage Open programme. We still have places on this walk so email us on…. friendsofbec@gmail.com

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On Sunday 20th, Shelly from Leaf Arts will lead a wonderful walk through nature, accompanied by music of various genres abs eras.

If you would like to come along please e mail us at friendsofbec@gmail.com

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/13/september-means-heritage-open/feed/ 0 A great sunny Litter Pick https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/06/a-great-sunny-litter-pick/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/06/a-great-sunny-litter-pick/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:47:16 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6356 Our thanks to the 13 volunteers who helped with today’s Litter Pick. Together we collected 18 bags of mainly wind blown litter.

It was noticeable that the squirrels and birds have created havoc in some areas as they desperately searched for water during the hot weather. It’s hard to know which flowers and ornaments belonged on each grave so our apologies for any misplaced items. If you have a grave in the cemetery can we suggest that you visit and check for any damage.

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/06/a-great-sunny-litter-pick/feed/ 0 6th September Litter Pick. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/05/6th-september-litter-pick/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/05/6th-september-litter-pick/#respond Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:04:21 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6354 Our September Litter Pick takes place tomorrow, the 6th . Everyone welcome. Meet on the main drive opposite the Lodge ready to set off at 10am. We have the pickers and the bags so come along for a stroll around in the sunshine whilst helping to keep the cemetery litter free.

 

 

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/09/05/6th-september-litter-pick/feed/ 0 Heritage Open Week almost open for booking. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/08/06/heritage-open-week-almost-open-for-booking/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/08/06/heritage-open-week-almost-open-for-booking/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:04:28 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6348 The Friends will be repeating last years very successful walks but revamped to cover new grave and new music! To find out more you can search information on the Heritage Open Site by searching Brandwood End or follow the links below.

Brandwood End Cemetery – Who lies beneath

 This event starts at 10.30am on Saturday the 19th September

Brandwood End Cemetery- Your own ‘Musical Youth’

This event starts at 11.00am on Sunday the 20th September

You will need to book. A place can be reserved by e mailing friendsofbec@gmail.com and remember to say which event you are interested in.

]]> https://fbec.org.uk/2026/08/06/heritage-open-week-almost-open-for-booking/feed/ 0 Weather Affects Grave Gardeners event 27th June. https://fbec.org.uk/2026/06/26/weather-affects-grave-gardeners-event-27th-june/ https://fbec.org.uk/2026/06/26/weather-affects-grave-gardeners-event-27th-june/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:54:09 +0000 https://fbec.org.uk/?p=6340 This Saturday the 27th June is one of the scheduled dates for our Grave Gardeners to meet on site but, as everyone will be aware, there is a heatwave at the moment.

Many of the regulars have decided not to attend for health reasons and we think this is pretty sensible but representatives of FBEC will be on the main drive by the Lodge at 11am in case anyone does turn up. (We are aware that this is as much a social gathering as a work party!)

We have decided that we will make a decision with anyone that turns up as to whether we do a short gardening session or not. Who knows what the weather may bring tomorrow?

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