The committee members, who spent quite a lot of time planting these daffodils, are so pleased when they pop up each spring. It makes all our efforts worth it. Thank you Julia for the lovely photograph, capturing a true sense of Spring.
Our Chairman, Julia Griffin, reported one of the Commonwealth War Grave Headstones in Brandwood End had been damaged and we are very pleased to say that their staff have replaced the damaged stone with a brand new one. It is looking good, back where is should be on the grave of Gunner Adams.
Our thanks to Ground Staff Foreman, Tony Purcell, for arranging the repairs to the Diamond Woodland sign. The weather had overcome it! It is now back in place.
Can we recommend you join Birmingham Ramblers for a lovely walk through Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve and the cemetery on Saturday the 17th April. For details follow this link.
STANDARD OPENING HOURS FOLLOWING EASTER HOLIDAY PERIOD. Monday and Wednesday 8.30am to 7.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3.30pm to 7.30pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Please always check the Birmingham City Council site as times can change suddenly. Brandwood End cemetery | Birmingham City …
THE CEMETERY WILL BE OPEN FROM 10AM TILL 5PM – GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY.
Fantastic photographs showing the start of the blossom in Brandwood End. More to come…… Our thanks to Robert Houghton for these wonderful photographs. Those of you that are users of Facebook can see more photographs on our Facebook page. (4) Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery | Facebook
Can we remind everyone that the very local Jasmin Fields Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife and welcomes dog walkers- but one of the volunteers, Pat, drew the lovely poster below. It is just a reminder that, as a dog owner, you have a responsibility to clear up behind your pooch. Can we also …
The opening times for the cemetery change on March 29th to allow for British Summer Time. Opening during the week is also slightly later to allow for funerals, as these can only take place when the cemetery is closed. It is always advisable to check with the official BCC site at : Brandwood End cemetery …
The Friends have well over 400 followers of their Facebook site, many of whom post amazing photographs. The most recent input has been from one of the contractors working on the amazing transformation of the windows, with the addition of laminated security sheets. This photograph is a taster- but you can view lots of interior …