Last gardening work party of 2023
The Friends have had half a dozen work parties in the cemetery but todays was the final one of 2023. As usual our aim was to remove as many self set Holly saplings from graves as possible. Many of the ‘saplings’ had now grown to cover several graves and hampered families in their genealogy searches or …
Wonderful Carols!
Our thanks the pupils and staff of St Albans R C Primary who gave their time to come and sing in the Cemetery today. This was an experiment this year but was an all out success so we hope they will repeat it next year. They sang a mix of traditional and modern carols with …
Choir Venue change
Please note… Owing to a funeral near the chapels we will be moving the Choir venue to near the Cross of Sacrifice on the Main Drive
Gardening Event Saturday 16th
Our last chance in 2023 to help clear some of the self set Holly and shrubbery engulfing some graves in the cemetery. We have tools but welcome manpower.
Carols with St Albans R C Primary pupils
Please come and support the pupils of St Albans R C Primary as they spread some Christmas cheer with festive carols. They are at the mercy of the weather and will have no technical back up, but the Friends are sure their voices will be all we require.
SNOW….. and our Litter Pick.
A scattering of snow means slippy sliding foot issues! With this in mind we do not expect to see many of you. We will be there for a shorter period from 10 till 11am, as we have other things to check, but expect to see most of you at our Gardening Event on December 16th …
Hedgehogs become independent.
Our newly introduced Hedgehogs have had waitress service daily , but now they are on their own. I doubt any of you will see one of them as they only emerge at night. If you do spot one, let us or Array4hogs know.
DECEMBER 3RD LITTER PICK
Final reminder for Sunday 3rd December LITTER PICK. 10AM-11.30AM.Meet at the Lodge. We have the bags and pickers, just need the manpower. Wrap up warm, Christmas hats welcomed, and suitable stout footwear. Last litter pick of 2023.
Hedgehog population boost.
Our thanks to Array4Hogs as they are working with the Friends to help boost the Hedgehog population in the rewilded areas of the cemetery. Array4hogs, run by Sharon and her team of volunteers, is a local rescue centre who have had to cope with over 170 rescued Hedgehogs this year. The cemetery offers 53 acres of …