On behalf of the committee of the Friends can we wish you all Seasons Greetings. We do hope that you all managed to connect with friends and loved ones in these strange times on what for most people is a special day. Can we remind you that there is a change in opening times on …
On December 14th many members and followers of FBEC said a sad farewell to Anne Courbet, who was instrumental in forming the Friends. Anne had been a wonderful inspiration to all of the committee and also to anyone who had a love for the cemetery. She will be sadly missed. Her funeral was well attended, …
I noticed this evening that the newly tarmaced section from Woodthorpe road to the cemetery gates has now been fully completed with its yellow lines. The parking of vehicles on this narrow access road has created a real challenge for lengthy herses, following vehicles and horse drawn carriages – so hopefully this will resolve the …
10 volunteers today collected 10 bags of flower paper, plastic bottles, artificial flowers and smashed vases scattered around the cemetery. PLEASE SECURE ANY FLOWERS OR TREASURERS YOU MAY LEAVE ON YOUR LOVED ONES GRAVES. When we find them we have no idea where they have blown from – so the nearest grave benefits! Can we …
Our final litter pick of 2021 takes place on SUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER, MEET AT THE LODGE. 10AM-WEATHER PERMITTING. Please wrap up warm with suitable footwear and gloves. We have the litter pickers and bags. Our thanks to Pat Franklin for the ‘tongue in cheek’ poster.
The Friends are sharing a message received from Sarah Courbet, Anne’s daughter. We all will miss Anne and our thoughts are with Sarah and the family at this time. It is with great sadness that I share the news that my wonderful mom, Anne Courbet, passed away this week after a battle with cancer. Why …
It’s well past the end of the City’s grass cutting period but the unusually warm weather has meant the garden was looking like a hay meadow! The Friends ran a mower over it today and have managed to reduce the length, so let’s hope that’s it for 2021!
Remember you can support the Friends by popping a token in the box when you shop at Becketts Farm Shop. You can also access Amazon via the link on this sites home page and when you buy we get a tiny donation via Amazon. It all helps towards the various projects we fund in the …
