Deutsche Bank volunteers join FBEC members in a 2 minutes silence at the Cross of Sacrifice today before continuing with their grave clearance task.
Armistice Day
Even larger Remembrance attendance this year.
The rain stayed away but the public came. Over 180 members of the public and representatives of the City Council, West Midlands Police, the Heritage Fire Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service, 202 (multirole) Regiment and many other organisations laid wreaths at the Cross of the Sacrifice on the main drive. Members of St Dunstans Scout, …
Grave Gardeners Session
Reminder to our lovely team of gardeners. the next Grave Gardening Session is this Saturday the 8th November .Meet at the lodge at 11am. Why not join us for some chat and a workout?
Nat West Bank make an impression!
A small team of Nat West staff made a huge impression on two areas where graves have been hidden for years. Well done to them as they achieved a lot in their day with us. Lets look forward to their next visit.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 2025
This years REMEMBRANCE SERVICE will take place in Brandwood End Cemetery on Sunday 9th November at 10.45am Deacon David Fairbotham will lead a short service. This will be followed by the laying …
New Commonwealth War Grave Headstone
CWGC have recently installed two headstones in Birmingham for previously non-commemorated First World War casualties. Sadly, there was no response to the appeal for relatives to come forward. Signalman Scrivens at Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery, Private Bentley at Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. Private Bentley will now be included in the Poppy Cross for every Grave …
Cemetery looking spick and span…..
The Friends would like to give a shout out to our volunteers that have done the usual seasonal oiling of our benches in the Civilian Garden area on the main drive. Can we also highlight the grass in that area, which is box cut and keeps this burial area looking amazing- as you can see …
Resurfacing in the Cemetery
Good news this week as contractors have undertaken some resurfacing of the roadway adjacent to sections 32-38. It is good to see that these repairs were not the usual patching but full replacement of the uneven surface.
Blessing of the Graves 2025
Grave Gardeners continue their sessions.
Just a reminder that if you fancy joining our small team of Grave Gardeners they are still meeting monthly to tidy various graves and areas if the cemetery. They always meet at the Lodge at 11am and finish between 12.30 and 1pm. You dont have to come every month, just when you want- and you …