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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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
