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.
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.
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
Great start to our Heritage Open Events with a splendid walk led by Dr Josie Wall Who Lies Beneath?
The weather was with us as we learnt a little more about the lives of some of those buried in the older areas of Brandwood End. Such an interesting insight.
Heritage Open began on the 11th and runs for Just over a week. The Friends always get involved and we still have space on an added walk titled ‘Who Lies Beneath’ led by Dr Josie at 10.30 on Tuesday 15th.
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
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.
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?