LITTER PICK: SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2012. The Friends carry out four litter picks each year and we really need your help to keep the Cemetery tidy for family and visitors. You don’t have to be a member just willing to help out for 90 minutes. Litter pickers and bags are provided! Please put the date …
We REALLY do need your help please
There is a large amount of weeding and edging that needs doing to restore the Civilian Garden to it’s normal impressive setting. To undertake this work The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery will be holding a ‘Gardening Work Day’ in the Civilian Garden of Remembrance area. We have already made a start but it really needs …
Litter Pick and Gardening morning.
Our usual Litter Pick will be taking place this Saturday, the 1st September but in addition to this we will be trying to continue our weeding project in the Civilian Garden of Remembrance. If you think you can help with either event please meet at the Lodge in the cemetery at 10am.
August joint community event
Rain stopped play at our recent community event. In common with many larger events the Summer Event organised by New Vision Community Group was rained off. Members of FBEC manfully soldiered on with gardening and handing out information to participants who were taking a 4 site challenge. The challenge involved them visiting Broad Lane Allotments, …
Civilian Garden of Remembrance looking lush after the recent rain.
The Civilian Garden is looking particularly fine at the moment with all the recent rain and the efforts of the Friends to keep it tidy. We are also delighted that the recently planted hawthorn hedge is thriving. If you have an hour or two to spare and would like to help us with a weeding …
Local Scouts help with June litter pick
At the most recent litter pick in June Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery were delighted to have a group of local Scouts join in and by helping us out they will be able to gain their Community Badge. We were out in force to clear up a considerable amount of litter and filled several bags …
What a year it has been in the life of the Friends
The Friends work tirelessly to improve the Cemetery and ensure that visitors feel that it is well cared for and loved. We thought we would share a few of our achievements in recent months and they include: The establishment, last year, of a two year Memorandum of Understanding and regular monthly meetings with Councillor Timothy …
Audited Accounts Year ending 31st March 2011
Please see our accounts for the year ending 31st March 2011. Comment here if you have any questions! Thanks, Sarah FBEC_Audited_Accounts_2011_2012
Jasmin Fields Conversation Group – 23rd June 2012
Join the Ranger and Friends of the Park to help carrying out practical conservation tasks, learn new skills and meet people. Tools provided but bring a snack or lunch to munch. Rough out door clothes, gloves and boots recommended. All welcome! Suitable for most ages but children will need to be supervised.
Fan mail from a Friend of Brandwood End Cemetery
“One of our members wrote this lovely letter and has kindly agreed to us publishing it. As one of the Founding Members, current Chairman and Friend myself it is wonderful to know our efforts are both noticed and supported. Thank you Jeannette!” Anne Courbet, Chairman “It was uplifting to see some activity at the Victorian …