What a wonderful week the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery have enjoyed as part of Birmingham Heritage Open. From Music, to history, to art and symbolism! Our thanks to everyone that took part in our four events. It was wonderful to introduce so many people to the cemetery who had never visited before or who …
Symbolism of Angels.
We had two walks/talks today under the title of ‘Symbolism of Angels’ and both of them were fully booked with 20+ attendees morning and afternoon. Dr Josie Wall and Dr Rachel Askew kept everyone intrigued with not just symbolism but also a peep into the real stories of those remembered on the headstones. Nothing is …
Gate to Gate Walk
Another well attended walk in the cemetery. This was a chance to share some of the history of the Friends and the Cemetery with 26 members of the public in the hope that they will visit again and enjoy the rich history the cemetery hides behind its stones. Today, in HERITAGE OPEN WEEK, the sun …
Great musical start to Heritage Open Week
The weather was dull and miserable but the music was anything but! What a great way to spend an hour in our beautiful cemetery. Thanks to Suze and Brandwood Buzz, who organised our introduction to Shelly at Leaf Arts as part of their summer programme. …
‘Bathe in Nature’ going ahead.
Today’s walk will still take place as hopefully the weather will improve. Dress appropriately.
Bench by Bench in Brandwood End.
The Friends have several ‘walks’ that we lead but here is one, designed by one of our committee members (Tricia Windspur) , that you can follow on your own. Why not wait for a sunny day and take a stroll resting ‘BENCH BY BENCH’ to enjoy the surroundings. Every view is different and at a quiet …
HERITAGE OPEN EVENTS.
Welcome to Heritage Open Week. Some space left tomorrow . Bathe in Nature…the 17th September at 10.30am. Bathe in Nature. A chance to enjoy a stroll around the cemetery whilst enjoying affirming and calming music via headphones. We still have a few spaces. Meet opposite the Lodge on the main drive at 10.20am ready for …
Volunteer hours
32 volunteers completed 171 hours in the cemetery in August. Several volunteers visited more than once and worked on various projects. Our heartfelt thanks for all their support.
The ‘Howells’ work on…….
Ray and Sue Howell are Friends of the cemetery and work mainly in the Civilian Garden. This week Ray took to tidying the top of the hedge, which had already grown since the BCC Maintenance Team reduced its height! Sue was equally busy trying to tidy up access to the toilet block!
Chapel view improved.
What a difference a ‘cut hedge’ can make. Next time you are in the cemetery have a look at the area inside the Chapel Fence. The hedge had become well out of control but the Grounds Maintenance team, who cut the grass, pitched in and now it is neat and tidy. Thank you . A …