Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery

A great sunny Litter Pick

Jane Edwards — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:47:16 +0000

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.

6th September Litter Pick.

Jane Edwards — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:04:21 +0000

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.

Heritage open walk in nature

Jane Edwards — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:25:56 +0000

Stroll amid the nature of the cemetery accompanied by a soundtrack of music across the ages and genres. Shelley will be repeating last year’s well attended, and enjoyed, event with a new music selection. Email us on friendsofbec@gmail.com to book a place or ring 07811393259.

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 11AM

Grave Gardeners

Jane Edwards — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:17:41 +0000

Come and join our friendly group as we continue to help tidy the green areas of the cemetery.

Heritage Open Week almost open for booking.

Jane Edwards — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:04:28 +0000

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.

Where did July go!

Jane Edwards — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:53:20 +0000

What a dry few months we have had! The cemetery is bone dry and towards the end of the month we did experience a small grass fire following a blaze in a nearby property but it was very quickly brought under control by local neighbours with hoses and buckets. A reminder again not to leave glass in the cemetery as that can also be a culprit for starting fires in such dry conditions.

Our Grave Gardeners have been busy working in the Civilian Garden area on the hedge, which was now nest free and very wild!

Our thanks to Sue and Ray who keep the weeding, dead heading and under hedge area clear but the hedge itself required many hands and luckily we had plenty of helpers to tame it!

Weather Affects Grave Gardeners event 27th June.

Jane Edwards — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:54:09 +0000

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?

HSBC Bank staff back to help again.

Jane Edwards — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:44:39 +0000

This is the third time we have welcomed HSBC staff to the cemetery to assist with the clearing of shrubbery from graves. Many corporate companies allow their staff one or two days a year to undertake projects in the community. FBEC are very pleased that HSBC have continued to support the Friends and look forward to seeing them on site again.

Flower tubs starting to bloom.

Jane Edwards — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:39:39 +0000

Those that follow the activities of the Friends will know that, working with Brandwood Buzz, we have been able to install extra flower tubs on the main drive and also at the entrance from Broad Lane.

Thanks to Kay, who takes charge of planting and watering the tubs, we now have a wonderful display. There are 4 large tubs and 4 small.

We do hope that they brighten your visit to the cemetery.

June Litter Pick

Jane Edwards — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:33:36 +0000

Gosh where is the time going! It was time for our quarterly litter pick in early June and 10 of our supporters came along and collected 6 large bags of rubbish. Well done everyone.