National Federation of Cemetery Friends



 EVENTS organised by our members and other cemetery connected organisations 


Weather, health and safety concerns and other issues may cause events etc to be postponed or cancelled and you are advised to contact the local group to confirm any detail nearer to the event. Please note that any guidance on health and safety should be followed and in some cases the ground may be wet, muddy and/or uneven and stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing is essential for outdoor events such as walks. Many cemeteries were laid out in Victorian times and access may be restricted in parts for safety reasons. The closeness in the grave plots, vandalism and undergrowth may make access difficult for persons with mobility or sight problems. Cemetery managers and voluntary groups of Friends may in some cases be able to advise if there are any local facilities to assist disabled visitors such as an individual to guide a visitor [and their escort or helper] but this is best arranged prior to the proposed visit. Some cemeteries ban dogs, others may permit dogs on a lead and if you propose to take a dog please check first with either the cemetery manager or the local friends group.

               


Watch out for the Open Days, that is when our members have a showcase day with special guided tours, stands with books and other media and add ons such as stalls, refreshments etc.

In some cases Friends hosting the event welcome stands and displays from visiting groups but please check first as space may be limited.

Members wishing to publicise events or wishing to find out about heritage and other events in the UK may be interested in the free listing on http://www.wherecanwego.com/



 
CAMBRIDGE
Friends of Mill Road Cemetery

THURSDAY JULY 29th, 12.30pm
Lunchtime Butterfly Walk (in conjunction with National Butterfly Week)
Meet at the lodge in the south-west corner of the cemetery. This walk will be led by Nick Ballard whose butterfly pictures can be seen on our Facebook page. Nick will be happy to share photography tips with those who are interested.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10th, 11am and 2.30pm
Open Cambridge: For the past two years Cambridge University has been running a scheme called ‘Open Cambridge’ on National Heritage Open Weekend – giving tours of University and College buildings and gardens to local residents. This year some city venues have been invited to join in, and Mill Road Cemetery is one.
Guided Tours at 11am and 2.30pm. Meet at the Mill Road entrance.
Booking is essential for these tours.
 Please ring 01223 766766 to request a programme from July onwards.
Bookings for Open Cambridge tours will open on Monday 19 July.
Due to the historic nature of many of the buildings taking part in Open Cambridge, access to all buildings may not be possible for all visitors. Please contact us if you would like more information about the accessibility of buildings on: 01223 766766.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.


SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 11am and 2.30pm
Open Cambridge: For the past two years Cambridge University has been running a scheme called ‘Open Cambridge’ on National Heritage Open Weekend – giving tours of University and College buildings and gardens to local residents. This year some city venues have been invited to join in, and Mill Road Cemetery is one.
Guided Tours at 11am and 2.30pm. Meet at the Mill Road entrance.
Booking is essential for these tours.
Please ring 01223 766766 to request a programme from July onwards.
Bookings for Open Cambridge tours will open on Monday 19 July.
Due to the historic nature of many of the buildings taking part in Open Cambridge, access to all buildings may not be possible for all visitors. Please contact us if you would like more information about the accessibility of buildings on: 01223 766766.
Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 4th, 10.30am – 4.30pm
Mill Road Winter Fair is now in its sixth amazing year with stalls and entertainment stretching the full length of the mile-long road. Do come along and join in the fun. The Friends of Mill Road Cemetery will be running guided tours of the cemetery and a Friends’ stall in the avenue of limes throughout the day.


  COWES IOW
Friends of Northwood Cemetery
Forthcoming Event BUTTERFLY WALK on Wednesday the 21st July
The Friends of Northwood Cemetery are hosting a Butterfly Walk within the grounds.
Open to all, the walk will be a great opportunity for you to view and us to record the Butterflies that can be found here. Target species is the Purple Hairstreak, but many other butterflies are expected to be seen.
The walk Leader is the highly respected Island Lepidopterist Mr Rob Wilson
Meet at the Friends House near the Main Gates at 12 Noon


Sunday 12th September from 11am to 4pm.

'Celebration of Life' event at the Cemetery. It will be to bring together the many diverse families and friends all who have one thing in common: loved ones in the Cemetery. The event will be open to any member of the public

ILKESTON
Friends of Stanton Road Cemetery

SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER, 2010

“KEYSTONES TO GREYSTONES”
A walk from Kirk Hallam Lake to Stanton Road Cemetery
Organised by Friends of Stanton Road Cemetery
and Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows
Part of the Autumn Footprints series of Walks
(Time to be announced in Autumn Footprints Walk Leaflet)



KING'S LYNN

Friends of Hardwick Road Cemetery King's Lynn
The group holds a regular series of working weekends [11am to 4pm] and volunteers are welcome. Meet at the War Memorial.  

Members Working Days 11.00 till 4.00
  August 14 and 15; Sept 18 and 18; Oct 16 and 17

Guided Walks 2.00p.m (free for members; non-members £4.00 donation suggested)
  Aug 16; Sept 12; Sept 19; Oct 17

National Heritage Day 10.00 till 4.00
September 12

Family History - Locate a grave 11.00 till 4.00
 Sept 11

                 

 Contact  the secretary Colin Houseman click here

 LEWISHAM

Brockley and Ladywell There will be an unveiling of the restored grave of Ernest Dowson on Monday August 2nd at 2pm at his graveside in the Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery.


See website click here



LONDON
BROMPTON

The Friends of Brompton Cemetery

  A Friends representative is in the South Lodge on most weekdays

telephone 023 7351 1689

Saturday 24th July 11-30am to 1pm Teddy's Bear Picnic bring your own picnic meet near the chapel age 3 plus

Saturday 24 July 2pm to 5pm Stories among the Stones tickets on arrival meet near the chapel ages 8 -13

Friday to Sunday 23 - 25 National Discovering Places the chapel will be open each day 1pm to 5pm Quiz Challenge to visitors to identify sportsmen and other notables buried in the cemetery.

Saturday 24 July guided tour of the 60 plus species of trees start 2pm at the chapel

13 August 6-30 for 7 annual death lecture by Robert Stephenson entrance donation £7

8 September 7-30pm bat walk and talk pre book essential 020 7938 8186

Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 September London Open House Weekend chapel open each day 1pm to 5pm and a guided tour at 2pm from the chapel

Other guided walks starting at 2pm at South Lodge inside the Fulham Road entrance

  August 8 and 12   September 12   October 10 and 24  November 14 and 28 and December 12


KENSAL GREEN

 The Friends of Kensal Green offer a two hour introductory tour each Sunday at 2pm starting at the Anglican Chapel in the centre of the grounds and finishing about two hours later with tea and biscuits in the Dissenters' Chapel adjacent to Ladbroke Grove. On the first and third Sunday of each month the tour includes a visit to the catacombs below the Anglican Chapel. When visiting cemeteries please wear stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. The visits to the catacombs are not suitable for children below the age of 12 years. A suggested donation of £5 per person [£4 concessions] will support the Friends in their work.


NUNHEAD. Friends of Nunhead Cemetery hold a series of Guided Walks on the last Sunday of each month at 2-15pm, starting at the circular flowerbed just inside the main gate [Linden Grove]. Walks are free but donations are welcomed.

 





TOWER HAMLETS

Friends of Tower Hamlets offer a varied and interesting programme of events.    check out the website     http://www.towerhamletscemetery.org/









PLYMOUTH 
Ford Park Plymouth please telephone to book places for talks and walks 01752 665442  


     


image courtesy evan.osullivan. flickr.com


 
SOUTHAMPTON
Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery
Dates in 2010                 Time               Title
Saturday 31st July             2pm          Butterflies and Wild Flowers
Tuesday 10th August        11am          Over 50's Walk
Wednesday 4th August   10.30am        Heritage walk

Sunday 15th August          2pm          Themed Walk Victorian Forefathers
Monday 16th August         10-30am     Over 50's Wildflower Walk
Wednesday 1st September  10.30am     Wild Flowers

Sunday 5th September      2pm            Wild Flowers
Sunday 19th September    2pm            Themed Walk (T B A)
Wednesday 6th October   10.30am        Wild Flowers
Sunday 17th October          2pm          Themed Walk (T B A)
Sunday 14th November      2pm           Remembrance Commemoration

As well as the public events listed here, we are able to arrange, for an appropriate donation, private walks and talks for individuals and groups. Please call Gillie for details.
023 80349414


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