The Moseley Society History Group present an illustrated talk: Bomb Alley: the World War Two Blitz and Home Front in Moseley, Balsall Heath and Kings Heath, by local historians Ian Binnie, Peter Streets and David Vaux. Tuesday 21st March 7.30pm There will be two talks each lasting about an hour: 2.00pm at the Moseley Exchange …
Last clearance of shrubbery before Spring!
This month is really the last chance we have to remove self set trees and shrubbery overwhelming some graves in areas of the cemetery as soon it will be nesting time and this activity will stop. Please support this event on the 18th, that is being led jointly by the committee of the Friends and …
Lots to look forward to !
Winter is a quiet time in Brandwood End but the Friends have been working away in the background on a number of projects. We are creating a number of ‘Trail sheets’ that will cover Heritage items, trees, interesting graves, fascinating memorials, quiet corners to rest and take in the wildlife and trees plus measured routes …
Lest We Forget.
They never let us down!
This week we had to make an appeal on Social Media site ‘facebook’ for volunteers to remove some of the many geraniums that the Friends planted in the Civilian Garden of Remembrance. No sooner said than done as two of our supporters stepped up to the plate and the job was done.(In freezing conditions) We …
Shrubbery removal volunteers needed!
Come along to our last Winter shrubbery removal session and help clear Holly and Ivy from the cemetery, so we can uncover graves that have been shrouded with greenery. This will be the last opportunity before nesting starts and all clearing stops. This is a joint event with The Friends and Bereavement Services.
A winter view of the cemetery
If you follow the link below, we hope you will enjoy the short film of Brandwood End Cemetery in a somewhat snowier Winter than so far this year. Despite the evidence if heavy snowfall on film, we are sure it will lift your spirits and remind you how beautiful it is in every season. Enjoy …
Civilian Garden Hedge Tamed.
Once again we are indebted to the BCC Grounds Maintenance team who have undertaken a major reduction in the height and bulk of our hedge surrounding the Civilian Garden of Remembrance. Not only do we not have the equipment or man power to carry out this task, we don’t have the ability to remove the …
Support your local Friends Groups
We felt we must share this lovely drawing by one of our members, Pat Franklin. Jasmin Fields is close to Brandwood End cemetery and we share many volunteers. If anyone wants to become a volunteer with us and Jasmin Fields please e mail us as friendsofbec@gmail.com
Spring is on the way!
One day is beautiful and the next is really dismal ! This is a British Winter and we all long for signs of Spring. This week in the cemetery we have had a couple of hints that Spring is on the way. The Woodpeckers in the cemetery have started hammering out ownership of certain areas …