Well not exactly. We had a great welcome at Stirchley History Group as we gave a talk in the former ‘baths’ building…. Now a community hub. We look forward to seeing everyone again, maybe at one of our events.
Stirchley baths..
!00 years of the Poppy
5 June 1922 – 5 June 2022 Over 100 years the Poppy has evolved but remains an enduring symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. Red poppies have been worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community since the formation of The Poppy Factory in 1922. The Charity was founded …
A great turnout despite the rain!
Our thanks to all those supporters that turned out today for our litter pick….even though it was pouring with rain. We managed 13 bags but everyone remarked on how smart and generally litter free the cemetery looked. We ended with a Loyal Toast and cake in the dry! Thank you to all.
Wet weather litter pick.
Today’s litter pick WILL GO Ahead as we promised to follow it with a Loyal Toast. The length of the litter pick may be shortened dramatically and the Loyal Toast lengthened dependent on the severity of the rain! Please meet by/in the lodge.
Balsall Heath History Society Exhibitions
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 …