2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Children’s Emigration Homes in Highgate, founded by John Middlemore. Between the years 1873 and 1954 they emigrated over 5000 deprived children chiefly to Canada but also to Australia aiming to give them children the opportunity of a better life. For many years the children went …
Supporting local Hedgehog rescue.
It was lovely to visit ‘Array4hogs’ Hedgehog rescue at their open day this morning. They are a very local Hedgehog rescue and a not for profit organisation run from the garden of a local house. Things are quiet so far this year, but as times get busier they expect an average of 80-120 Hedghogs through …
Litter pick 5th June
Please come and join us for our litter pick this Sunday 5th June. Meet at 10 am by the Lodge. We have pickers and bags we just need volunteers! On this special Jubilee day we are rounding off with a Loyal Toast and cake before we leave.
Great day with ‘Brighten up Brandwood’ project.
The Friends were pleased to welcome members of the ‘Brighten up Brandwood” team for a morning of Geranium planting and the creation of wild flower meadow tubs. The highlight of the event was the installation of a crochet flower mesh to brighten the lodge railings. Our thanks to Valerie and her team. This art work …
Have you found animal remains on local roads?
The Friends and cemetery staff are concerned that a number of apparent animals, possibly killed by traffic on Broad Lane, have been move to cemetery bins. The Council have a dedicated site to report this issue and they will remove the animal and try and trace the owners if the animal is domesticated and wearing …
Working with ‘our scene’ to Brighten Brandwood.
The Friends are pleased to announce that we are working with ourscene.org – who are a social enterprise on a mission to offer a change of scenery for those who need one within our Brandwood neighbourhood. As part of their Brightening Brandwood project they are making and distributing planters in the Brandwood area and we …
National Cemeteries week comes to a close.
We do hope you have enjoyed reading the research we have posted and we remind you that there are 86000+ graves in Brandwood End, so lots more to do ! We welcome anyone who would like to join us doing long term research. We also highlighted the gardening and general tidying work that the Friends …
The sinking of the Lusitania 0n 7th May 1915
You may wonder why we have included the above event in our National Cemeteries week, and why today? Maybe the date gives you a clue, as it is 107 years today since the Lusitania sank and on board was Reverend Canon Ernest Maxwell Phair- who is buried in Brandwood End Cemetery. Follow the …
Family lose husband and twins to bombing raid
Todays story is sad, but unfortunately not an isolated incident during WW2. During the day of the 19th November 1940 no one could have foreseen what would happen overnight. It was another night of bombing in Birmingham but worse than most. Alfred Cope, a member of the AFS, and both of his twin sons, Stanley …
Chelsea Pensioner
Sergeant-Major Charles Dawes died in 1932 aged 96. Todays information is short, but he definitely needs a mention. Kings Royal Irish Hussars – Service No. 1428 Crimean and Indian Mutiny Veteran – Chelsea Pensioner Died 1st August 1932 aged 96 – 270 Clifton Road Balsall Heath, Birmingham. “The last Birmingham survivor of the Crimean War …