It’s not very often that you can get into Brandwood End Cemetery at night…..but tonight was the night! Great bat walk from Jasmin Fields to Brandwood Pool via the cemetery. All ages, and many new to the whole walk route, despite being local. Thanks to Chris from Brum Bats and Ranger Dean for giving …
Our historical researcher, Pat Franklin, led a small group of members of the local Labour Party to visit one of the significant graves in the cemetery. Born and educated in Yorkshire, Eldred Hallas moved to Birmingham in 1906 where he became leader of the Birmingham Municipal Employees Union. In 1911 he was elected as an …
Apologies for our lack of posts in August but it has been holiday time and I am afraid not all of us do internet via our phones!! Back to normal now, and a reminder the annual Bat Walk takes place this evening. Details are on the previous post. Despite a couple of the committee members …
It’s time again for the ever popular Bat Walk that starts at the farm gate on Bayston Rd, B14 (facing Kinsey Grove) and finishes at Brandwood Pool. August 21st. 8.15-10pm (prompt start). Good torch, stout shoes essential. Under 16…you need to bring an adult. Fair bit of walking on uneven surfaces and grassland.
The Friends had hoped to meet the Cabinet Member responsible for Cemeteries today for an official look around the Chapels again for the second time, but it was postponed till later this year. Accompanied by the staff, who have worked very hard to clean up and organise the damaged contents, we had a better view …
The photographs below, taken today, show how welcoming flowers can be to an area. The first shows the entrance to the now unused Lodge on the main drive. The second is a small area of the Civilian Garden of Remembrance. We need to get in and do a bit of weeding….but generally it looks lovely …
Our adjacent sister site, Brandwood Pool and Pocket Park, has been suffering a lengthy spate of anti social behaviour accompanied by severe littering issues. This normally peaceful wildlife haven has become a magnet for drug dealers and takers as they have been moved off from other areas. The Police are aware but seem unable to …
The chapels are being included in a visit by the Cabinet Member to Brandwood End next week. Councillor Sharon Thompson has responsibility of Cemeteries and Crematoria in her portfolio and seems to be making a point of visiting all of the sites. The Friends are looking forward to getting a second chance to have a …
The Friends grabbed the chance to tidy up the hedge surrounding a small Commonwealth War Graves area before the rain started again! Before and after. All that is needed are a couple of hours to spare and a few willing hands!! We have several hundred War Graves in Brandwood End and neither ourselves nor …
