Todays date, September 3rd, was an important date in 1939 as it marked the Official Declaration of War against Germany. Until now much of the information regarding burials and casualties that FBEC have been highlighting on this site has related to WW1. Eighty years ago the country was yet again plunged into a state of …
Our thanks to a local drone operator who shared these magical views with us. In the following higher shot you are able to get a small insight into the amazing trees within Brandwood End. We are hoping to arrange a walk around the cemetery with Dean, our local Ranger but as local people will know- …
Unfortunately FBEC will not be at this event in Cannon Hill but we recommend it to anyone interested in local history and local groups. About
Who would believe that we are just about to enter Autumn!! Join the Friends for our AUTUMN LITTER PICK in Brandwood End Cemetery. Meet us on the main drive (opposite the Lodge) at 10am. (We finish officially at 11.30)- Saturday 7th September. Litter pickers and bags provided but we would recommend stout footwear and gloves …
It’s not very often that you can get into Brandwood End Cemetery at night…..but tonight was the night! Great bat walk from Jasmin Fields to Brandwood Pool via the cemetery. All ages, and many new to the whole walk route, despite being local. Thanks to Chris from Brum Bats and Ranger Dean for giving …
Our historical researcher, Pat Franklin, led a small group of members of the local Labour Party to visit one of the significant graves in the cemetery. Born and educated in Yorkshire, Eldred Hallas moved to Birmingham in 1906 where he became leader of the Birmingham Municipal Employees Union. In 1911 he was elected as an …
Apologies for our lack of posts in August but it has been holiday time and I am afraid not all of us do internet via our phones!! Back to normal now, and a reminder the annual Bat Walk takes place this evening. Details are on the previous post. Despite a couple of the committee members …
It’s time again for the ever popular Bat Walk that starts at the farm gate on Bayston Rd, B14 (facing Kinsey Grove) and finishes at Brandwood Pool. August 21st. 8.15-10pm (prompt start). Good torch, stout shoes essential. Under 16…you need to bring an adult. Fair bit of walking on uneven surfaces and grassland.
The Friends had hoped to meet the Cabinet Member responsible for Cemeteries today for an official look around the Chapels again for the second time, but it was postponed till later this year. Accompanied by the staff, who have worked very hard to clean up and organise the damaged contents, we had a better view …
The photographs below, taken today, show how welcoming flowers can be to an area. The first shows the entrance to the now unused Lodge on the main drive. The second is a small area of the Civilian Garden of Remembrance. We need to get in and do a bit of weeding….but generally it looks lovely …