Our thanks to Valerie Smith again for adding her wonderful poppy tribute in remembrance of D Day Veterans and those that were lost in this action. Her crochet poppies stand out beautifully.
D Day Poppy Crochet Tribute.
Busy June for the Friends.
June has ended up being a really busy month for the Friends. The started off with a Gardening session trying to clear some annoying Mares Tail weeds. I have to say, even we were surprised at the difference a few hours work by half a dozen people made. Thank you Volunteers. We followed that up …
Tree Husbandry in Brandwood End
Over the next few weeks and months you may hear the hum of chain saws and notice the felling of some mature trees in the cemetery. We are all sad to see any tree removed but they all have a limited life. That could be determined by the species of tree or by outside influences …
Litter Pick
A busy weekend for FBEC. Gardening on Saturday 1st and then our quarterly Litter Pick on Sunday 2nd June. This is a quarterly event and usually well attended. Remember to bring stout footwear and gloves and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We have had a few windy days lately so no …
Grave Gardening Session
We will be holding another Grave Gardening session on Saturday 1st June and welcome everyone, with or without green fingers! We do suggest that you wear boots and bring gloves and whilst we do have gloves and tools, we understand if you prefer to bring your own. The most useful will be loppers, shears. secateurs …
Bat Walk
Brum Bats, the Ranger service will be leading a small Bat Walk from Jasmin Fields to Brandwood Pool via the cemetery on Tuesday 28th May. There will be very limited places and we ask that you please book via the link below so that the numbers can be controlled. Unfortunately the walk will not be …
First Burial in Brandwood End 125 years ago.
On the 13th April 2024 we not only celebrated the 125th anniversary of the opening of Brandwood End Cemetery but we also remember the first burial in Brandwood End. A five year old small boy called Charles Downes who died of Diphtheria.
Great Gardening last week
Three teams working in the cemetery recently. Three ladies trying to give the Rhododendrons a chance on the main drive as they were choked with brambles. Team two were freeing our recently planted perimeter trees from a tangle of very long and strong brambles. Team three were tidying the Civilian Garden and laying rock salt …
Anzac day Remembrance
The 25th April is known in many countries as ANZAC Day. Events are held in Australia, New Zealand, the U. K., Ireland and many other countries to honour those who served in this ill fated campaign of the First World War. Many of those who served made the ultimate sacrifice. Join us to commemorate Gallipoli/ANZAC …
Volunteer work recognised.
The chart below shows the number of volunteer hours worked in Birmingham by Friends groups attached to various open spaces. ie: Parks, cemeteries, recreation grounds etc. Its lucky that volunteers generally enjoy their work and get a lot of satisfaction out of it- but they manage to save Birmingham Council millions of pounds. Imagine if …