LITTER PICKS
Children are most welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring some gloves. Bags and pickers will be provided. No previous experience required.
We hope to see you at the next litter picks on SUNDAY 1ST JUNE 2025. SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER AND SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER. See our main blog for confirmation of dates.
GRAVE GARDENING EVENTS 2025
Come and help us remove shrubbery and reveal memorials and graves. We have the tools but if you can bring your own loppers. secateurs and gloves it is always safer to work with equipment you are familiar with. All we need is the people power. The next event will take place at 11am till 2pm.
Sunday 6th April, Saturday 3rd May and Sunday June 8th. Any questions please contact us on friendsofbec@gmail.com
Meet opposite the Lodge on the main drive.
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WHY NOT ENJOY A RUN, JOG OR WALK, AWAY FROM THE ROAD TRAFFIC, IN THE PEACEFUL SURROUNDS OF THE CEMETERY? THE FRIENDS HAVE CREATED 4 WALKS. ALL ARE TIMED AND DISTANCE MEASURED TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH ONE SUITS YOU.
For a historic walk you can take yourself…….
Follow our main drive walk from the link below, or follow it on your mobile device at any time.
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2025 AGM
Our 2025 AGM WAS HELD ON THURSDAY 10TH APRIL. IN 2026 IT WILL BE HELD ON THE NEAREST THURSDAY TO THE 13TH APRIL.(ALLOWING FOR EASTER)
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES ALSO FALL DUE ON 13TH APRIL
The Friends have appointed a new Chairman- Jane Edwards
Vice Chairman remains Coral Howard
Treasurer remains Julian Pritchard
Secretary Role to be filled
Committee members: Lisa Fair, Tricia Winspur, Gill Price, Philip Brown, Vanessa Houghton.
OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR.
2025 is the 20th anniversary of the FBEC becoming constituted and registered as a charity and we will be undertaking a number of special projects. Initially we will be focusing on a much neglected Section 16 and making sure that enough shrubbery is removed to make every headstone accessible. As part of our historic records we will also be photographing every headstone and hope to be able to create links to some of those that have an interesting story to tell.
As a second project we hope to work with various local organisations, Bereavement Services and the City Tree Officer to raise funds to plant some new trees in the cemetery to replace those lost through age, storm and disease. A few years ago we lost 69 Poplars to age and disease the most of an avenue of Cherry trees. More recently storms felled 21 mature healthy trees and several others were damaged as a result of falling branches. Many of our followers contacted us saying they would like to help replace trees so here is some information. We are 3/4 of the way towards our £6000 aim.
REMEMBRANCE EVENT 2025
Sunday November 9th. 10.45am at the Cross of Sacrifice on the main drive. Members of the public will join local Councillors and representatives of local organisations for a short service and the laying of wreaths. This is always a well attended event so we do ask that people arrive promptly.
Heritage Open Event 2025 
The Friends are planning to participate in this event in 2025 so please watch this page for a schedule of events as they are planned.
CAROLS IN THE OPEN AIR
Following the success of our Carols with St Albans RC Primary last Christmas 2023 and 2024 we hope to repeat the event in December 2025. Watch this page for a date.