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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 !
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 …
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 …
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
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