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/
Friends of Mill Road Cemetery
THURSDAY JULY 29th, 12.30pmLunchtime 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 2.30pmOpen 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 2.30pmOpen 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 – 4.30pmMill 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 IOWFriends 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)
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 4.00September 12
Family History - Locate a grave 11.00 till 4.00Sept 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
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.
Friends of Tower Hamlets offer a varied and interesting programme of events. check out the website http://www.towerhamletscemetery.org/
image courtesy evan.osullivan. flickr.com
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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