In line with the high winds Saturday the cemetery gates were closed for safety reasons. Unfortunately there were a few branches and at least one tree that have been affected again by the high winds. Luckily for us the Tree Surgeons were quick to act and have spent yet another few days in Brandwood End …
JOIN US FOR A WINTER TREE WALK Trees look so different during the Winter months. Bark, twigs and buds help to identify them. Join Malcolm Jacques as he revisits some of our Summer tree walk and adds a few more trees to this wonderful Winter Tree Walk. SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY. 11AM-12.15PM MEET AT THE LODGE. …
The Tree Surgeons have been working daily in the cemetery to cut up and remove trees that were felled in the latest storms. Of the 17+ trees brought down in the winds just 2 remain awaiting removal. Progress has been slow and meticulous to avoid unnecessary damage to graves that had so far escaped damage. …
Please meet opposite the Lodge at 11am on Saturday 11th. We will be carrying on clearing some areas of the cemetery of self set trees and shrubs as well as clearing smaller fallen branches.
Gosh we are already nearly two weeks into the New Year. The Friends would like to wish all our supporters and followers a Prosperous and Healthy New Year, and we look forward to continue meeting you in the cemetery at various events.
A secret kind visitor has been leaving little thoughtful treasurers to brighten peoples days !
Back in November we featured John Charles Shaw, Buried in an unmarked grave in Brandwood End.. We were heartened by the interest this short article sparked. Little did we know that it was a gift that would keep giving. The resulting detail is the next phase but we have an idea it wont stop there…….. …
A bit of a change from our usual session of Grave Gardeners today. After meeting with Bereavement staff on site we decided they had more than enough unwanted shrubbery to clear and so we would pitch in and try and help remove some of the smaller trees and branches. Thanks to everyone that came along …
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER. MEET OPPPOSITE THE LODGE AT 11AM. As you can imagine we will have to confirm this literally on Friday (So watch this feed in case we have to cancel) as things in the Cemetery are not as they usually are BUT there are many areas of the cemetery unaffected by the current …
