10.45am Sunday 12th November. Cross of Sacrifice on the main Drive. Hope to see lots of our followers and visitors there.
Final Reminder for the Remembrance Service in Brandwood End
Armistice Day 2023 , Saturday 11th November.
Ahead of working to remove shrubbery in the cemetery, 202 Multi-role Medical Regiment took place in a ‘Two Minute Silence’ at the Cross of Sacrifice. They were joined by a number of local people who were passing through the cemetery. They then placed Poppy Crosses by the screen walls and on graves in the small …
We welcome the Army back!
We were so pleased to welcome 202MMR back to Brandwood End today. We welcome help with the removal of the huge amount of shrubbery they always manage to clear from graves. Holly from the main drive and self setters from some sections, revealing graves covered for many years. To see more photographs of this great …
Christmas Carols near the Chapels.
Join the Friends as we listen to some of St Albans R C Primary pupils brighten our day with Christmas Carols.
B B W S Article.
Please see the information below with regards to the Birmingham Bereavement and Wellbeing Service. It is a long article but may be of interest to those who gave recently been bereaved. The Birmingham Bereavement & Wellbeing service is a FREE Service for Birmingham Citizens who have been Bereaved recently or experienced a bereavement in …
The Friends make the news.
Whilst clearing shrubbery covering graves we were approached by a Reporter called Dylan Hayward and as a result he has produced this lovely piece.
Gardening Day Success.
A great success today as twelve volunteers worked in the Civilian Garden, cleared graves and shrubbery, cut hedges and planted bulbs and pansies. A really good days work and our thanks to all those that gave their time. We were lucky with the weather so let’s hope it is as good for our next session …
Autumn planters.
Our thanks to Julia and Gemma who spruced up the 3 raised planters we installed near the Lodge. It was goodbye to the Geraniums that have served us well over the summer and instead we welcome a riot of Winter Pansies. Well done team!
Graves uncovered.
Whilst taking part in today’s Gardening sessions our volunteers uncovered a number of buried headstones whilst removing Holly and shrubs. This shrub removal is part of a longer project over the winter to uncover many more buried headstones.
Flood defences work.
The new flood drains adjacent to Sunderton Road did their job well in the recent downpours but a possible problem was spotted. The rewilded area to the rear of the drains needed cutting back and leaves removing. Step forward the Friends. This morning they cleared the leaves and brambles, carefully avoiding any wildlife habitat that …