‘Access to all cemeteries and crematoria in Birmingham will be closed to the public. This is due to an increased number of people that have been congregating at cemeteries in groups and the need to observe social distancing.’ The above statement was published on the City Council web site today. Our apologies for not advising …
Cancellation of FBEC April AGM
I am sure that it will come as no surprise that the committee of FBEC have made the decision to cancel their annual AGM, due in April. Members will receive full details of our alternative provisions in the next few weeks by e mail or post.
More work on Chapel buildings
The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that the shrubbery has been removed from the steeple of the Chapels and that the weather vane, loosened in a recent storm, has been removed and is now in safe storage.
Grass cutting season starts in Brandwood End
Great to see the main drive has been cut and most areas now on schedule. The Cemetery is looking good ! Our thanks again to the BCC grass cutting crews and also to Tony and his ground staff for trying their best, under financial constraints and the unusual conditions …
Trail bikes damage Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve
It is only a week or two since we mentioned our neighbouring site at Jasmin Fields. On a recent visit we were met with a number of trail bikes indiscriminately tearing up the grass. This nature reserve is rich in wild life and now one of the main paths through the woodland has been turned …
Dry weather for our first Litter Pick of 2020
Our thanks to our volunteers who helped at our March Litter Pick. The first one of the year is always a good one, as we have lots of wind blow items to clear away. Spring has sprung in some areas!!
Heavy winds take their toll.
Very sad news that we have lost yet another tree to sodden ground and high winds. This time the tree was a Cedar just down from the Chapels. This tree was well over 120 years old so is a sad loss. It had begun to snap and tilt and so became a danger. What was …
Adjacent site AGM-Jasmin Fields.
Lying just across Broad Lane, almost adjacent to the cemetery, is Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve. Their AGM is on Tues. March 3rd at 3.30pm in Park House, Kings Heath Park. The Friends Of Jasmin Fields and The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery share many of the same aims and interests. Both sites share wildlife …
March 7th, a date for your diary.
Please join the Friends for their first Litter Pick of 2020. 10am, meet at the Lodge. We have the bags and the pickers, but please do wear suitable footwear and clothing. Gloves are advisable.
Yet another tree hit by high winds!
I am afraid we have lost several other trees in the recent high winds. One came down very close to the Lodge, luckily it appears it didn’t cause any damage. both trees were quite large but have now been cut into manageable pieces. It is hard to tell if any grave stones have been damaged …