You may recall that a few weeks ago we highlighted the strange shallow grave like areas that had appeared on the main drive. Enquiries to Bereavement Services explained that they were for ‘Ashes Burials’. A few weeks on, here they are complete. If you wish to enquire about a plot please contact Bereavement Service staff …
Members working hard in Brandwood End.
Committee members were working hard today in the Civilian Garden of Remembrance to make sure it will be looking at its best for its official unveiling after the recent revamp. Lets hope the weather prevails for tomorrows event!
Not that we mean to keep going on, but……….
We are still celebrating being awarded a ‘Silver Gilt’ medal by the RHS for Heart of England in Bloom! We now have the certificate and here is a photo of it in our hands as proof! Yet again can we take the opportunity to thank Nicola for her …
Congratulations to all our helpers!
The Friends entered the RHS, Heart of England in Bloom this year without great expectations, as it was the first year that a category for ‘Cemeteries’ under ‘Parks and Open Spaces’ had been included…….and our first foray into this prestigious award. Today we traveled to the Awards Ceremony in Aldridge and to our great joy …
Keep 24th September free!
Anyone who supports the Friends will know that due to a kind donation we have been able to refurbish the Civilian Garden of Remembrance to make future maintenance a little easier for our small number of dedicated volunteers.We do hope people will join us for its unveiling on Saturday the 24th September at 10am, followed …
Rain didn’t stop play!
We were all watching the rain filled skies with trepidation this afternoon as we held our launch event for our Heritage Lottery funded ‘Help for Hedgehogs’ project. Jan, the Ranger and Gareth from Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust set up their displays but we did not hold out too much hope as the rain …
Mini Ashes Graves at Brandwood End
Many regular visitors to Brandwood End have wondered exactly what was going on as ‘shallow graves’ appeared, in a decorative pattern, on the corner of the main drive, near the chapels. The mystery is solved! Bereavement Services have decided to install some small ‘Mini Ashes Graves’ along each side of the square. For more details …
Help for Hedghogs Project Launch
Final reminder that we will be holding a family event to launch the above Heritage Lottery funded project this Saturday between 2-4pm in the Cemetery. Join Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and the Park Rangers in Hedgehog related activities.
Soggy Litter Pick!!
Our thanks to the 5 volunteers that turned out to our most recent litter pick in very damp conditions (turning to heavy rain!) Never the less, 6 bags of litter were collected- mainly flower papers. Whilst litter picking we encounter many artificial bouquets of flowers that have blown off graves and lie abandoned on grassed …
Litter Pick final reminder
This Saturday 3rd September, meet at the Lodge on the main drive of Brandwood End Cemetery. Bags and pickers provided but stout footwear and gloves advisable. 10-11.30am Bags and pickers provided but stout footwear and gloves advisable. 10-11.30am