This morning we were in Brandwood End, which was very busy as it was Mothering Sunday. Can we firstly remind everyone that there is a 5mph speed limit in the cemetery. Many cars were travelling well in excess of this causing a dangerous hazard as there were many pedestrians. Secondly we were horrified to see …
Leaving flowers?
The Friends know that many of you will be visiting graves on Mothering Sunday and leaving flowers. Can we appeal again to ask that, if you are not frequent visitors, you remove the wrapping paper (Especially cellophane), as when the flowers die- they rot and return to the soil over time. The paper that surrounds …
Mothering Sunday in Brandwood End
Are you are popping in into the cemetery on Mothering Sunday? Why not call into the Lodge between 11am and 1pm as Josie will be running a FREE quick CRAFT SESSION, to decorate a star or cross that could be displayed on your loved one’s grave or taken home as a memory.
Bat Walk 2023
Another forward date for your diary. Please visit our events page and watch this site for more information. 2023 is a busy year for events in Brandwood End. Bat walk Friday May 19th 20:00pm- 22:00pm at the farm gate Bayston Road, Opp …
Advance notice for Heritage Open Week
The Friends will be taking part in Heritage Open in September this year so keep the week 11-17th free. We will be hosting Caring for God’s Acre and their Stories from the Stones on the 13th and then a Lichen specialist will be leading a walk on the 15th. Watch this site for additional events …
Bench to Bench Project with Our Scene CIC
Earlier this month the Friends of Brandwood End enjoyed working with Our Scene CIC on their latest project Bench to Bench, to promote ‘walking, laughing and sitting chatting in lovely our door settings in Brandwood. This project, which includes our neighbouring Friends at Dawberry Fields Park, is also aimed at recommending accessible walks for people …
Cleaner and Greener !
The Cleaner Greener campaign week is a little while off, but in Brandwood End we started today at our scheduled quarterly litter pick. It was great to see so many familiar faces but we did welcome a few new ones today who swelled our numbers to 20 including 4 little people ! There were 23 …
Keep Britain Tidy Campaign
Every year the Friends take part in the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. Our usual quarterly event always falls a little before the official one but we are happy to be counted as supporters. This year we will be in the cemetery on Saturday 4th March at 10am, and welcome as many supporters as possible. This …
Great Work !
Last weekend was our last major clear up in the cemetery, led by Josie Wall and supported by the Friends. Our thanks to the volunteers that helped clear a massive pile of Holly from the graves adjacent to the Redwood Avenue. It just shows what an impact just a few volunteers can make. The pile …
Advance notice of an interesting talk.
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 …