Ian Binnie will be leading a walk around Moseley. It would appear there is no need to book. FBEC often work in collaboration with Ian and members of the Moseley Society and he will also be leading a walk at Brandwood End during Heritage Open Week for the Friends.
Gold for Birmingham Parks and Nursery.
Birmingham Parks have won Gold yet again at Chelsea for their beautiful display. We believe this is the 11th year running that this has been achieved. The Friends and other volunteer groups were asked to provide photos of their Volunteers hard at work in City parks and cemeteries and we are pleased to see that …
Woodthorpe Road closure
It would appear that, after having been pushed back a week, this has now been officially cancelled until a new date can be arranged. It is understood that it is because there was a clash with workmen from the Gas company already being on site. Local residents and shops etc have no news either way …
Bat Walk Reminder.
8pm Friday 19th. At this time we are still going ahead as rain has stopped. Don’t forget the Bat Walk is this coming Friday the 19th. Meet at 8.30 (sharp) by the farm gate entrance to Jasmin Fields on Bayston Rd, opposite Kinsey Grove. Stout shoes recommended and a torch is possible. Under 16’s must …
Woodthorpe Road Closure
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND PAVEMENTS WORK, THE RESURFACING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO START ON THE 23RD MAY ! We have found this notice adjacent to the cemetery gates, so please be aware of the complete closure of Woodthorpe Rd from the 16th to 26 May. It is not clear if this also …
Stories from the Stones
A reminder that you can be involved in this interesting and worthwhile project on a number of dates. The next session is tomorrow, Wednesday 10th May. Meet on the Main Drive. We should be evident. Be aware that the project may not go ahead if the weather conditions are very wet or windy due to …
Scouting Award to our Vice Chairman.
We are pleased to announce that our Vice Chairman, Coral Howard, who has been a committee member since the inception of the Friends, has recently been awarded a prestigious Scouting award. We offer our sincere congratulations. The Silver Wolf is the highest award made by The Scout Association “for services of the most exceptional character.” It is an unrestricted …
A Right Royal Welcome !
We are indebted to Valerie Smith, who has yet again created an amazing screen of ‘flowers of our nations’ for the Royal Celebrations. Thistles, Roses, Daffodils and Shamrocks adorn this amazing piece of work.(There are even tidy gold crowns peeping out) . It’s rounded off by our 2 beautiful Spring Flower tubs which together make …
Drainage work continues.
Work is continuing at the lower end of the cemetery site, adjacent to Broad Lane. Today contractors from the Gas Board and Water Board were working outside the cemetery fence but extensive work continues inside. This is all part of a flood alleviation scheme but became extended when contractors damaged a gas main. Looks like …
Death Cafe as Part of Dying Matters Week.
Next Week is Dying Matters Week, an annual event which looks to remove the stigma from death and dying and open up conversations. Here in Birmingham Brum YODO organise A Matter of Life and Death Festival to mark the occasion. We have an event taking place in the cemetery lodge at Brandwood End as part of the …