BAT WALK 19TH MAY 2023. 8.30PM -10PM Meet at the farm gate on Bayston Rd, opposite Kinsey Grove. You will need stout shoes and a torch would be useful. Everyone is welcome and all under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Bat Walk 2023
Oh dear!
Earlier this week there was a major issue attached to the cemetery as the workmen involved in the new drainage works accidentally damaged a Gas main ! We understand that a number of houses were evacuated for a short period but all was soon under control. Accidents Happen !
Sad loss of Heritage Oak
Unfortunately one of our Heritage Oaks has had to be removed as its roots were causing a major issue in an area of flooding by obstructing pipes. A large flood alleviation project has been happening in the area and has involved a large woodland area of Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve and the lowest section of …
Gallipoli Walk in Brandwood End
There was an interesting walk last week led by Ian Binnie from the Gallipoli Association. Lots of information on our 8 Gallipoli graves and thanks to Edwina Rees, Julia Griffin and Pat Franklin for their research and input. We were joined today by the nephew of one of those remembered, who fbec were able to …
Summer Opening Hours
Please note the hours that the Cemetery is open during the summer months. We are pleased to see that BCC have decided to keep the later evening opening, as it was very popular during Covid as it enabled people who were at work to visit graves on their way home
Contact for Brandwood End Cemetery
Just a reminder– There have been no Bereavements Services staff based in the Lodge at Brandwood End for a number of years. The red phone box opposite the lodge is no longer in operation. Contact for ALL Cemetery offices will now be via central number 0121 216 2000 and email to bereavement.services@ birmingham.gov.uk
ANZAC DAY 2023
AGM Reminder
Just a reminder to voting members and anyone with an interest, our AGM is today at 10.30am in the cemetery Lodge at Brandwood End. (20th April 2023)
Tree Husbandry
Unfortunately an emergency call out was necessary to take down a tree that was dangerously leaning against another. Well done to the Tree maintenance team who attended.
Are you a local Volunteer?
If you volunteer in your community, this thank you is for you. Come along and meet other local volunteers.