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December 2, 2023

Hedgehogs become independent.

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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.

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by Jane Edwards
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December 2, 2023

DECEMBER 3RD LITTER PICK

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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.

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by Jane Edwards
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November 26, 2023

Hedgehog population boost.

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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 …

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by Jane Edwards
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November 16, 2023

Brandwood End in Autumn.

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Thank you Gary Staples for producing this beautiful photo.

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by Jane Edwards
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November 16, 2023

Please support Brandwood End Cemetery’s registration.

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This is a register of buildings and spaces of community importance in Birmingham that need to be placed on a register. Please read the information and support our registration via the link below. Brandwood End Cemetery | Save Birmingham  

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by Jane Edwards
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November 16, 2023

Christmas will soon be here!

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This year we will have a chance to join with pupils from our very local school-St Alban’s R.C. Primary as they cheer the season along with a collection of Carols.

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by Jane Edwards
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November 12, 2023

Remembrance Service 2023

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What a shame the weather was wet but that didn’t deter well over 100 people and over a dozen  wreaths being laid. Follow this link for a look at our morning. Many thanks to all our supporters and a special shout out to Bereavement staff employee Tony Purcell who, despite being booted and suited, took …

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by Jane Edwards
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November 11, 2023

Final Reminder for the Remembrance Service in Brandwood End

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10.45am Sunday 12th November.  Cross of Sacrifice on the main Drive. Hope to see lots of our followers and visitors there.

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by Jane Edwards
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November 11, 2023

Armistice Day 2023 , Saturday 11th November.

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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 …

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by Jane Edwards
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November 11, 2023

We welcome the Army back!

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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 …

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by Jane Edwards
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