August 9, 2024 District Councillors Presentation On the evening of July 24th, before the full council meeting, members of our group—Janet, Carole, and Rob—had the opportunity to present to the…
March 24, 2024 Natural History at Folkestone Old Cemetery One of the best documented Victorian / Edwardian cemeteries, the ‘Friends’ make all their research available via their website and ‘Find a Grave’. Details…
December 16, 2023 Reflecting On The Value Of Volunteers This morning, I shared pictures on our Facebook group, capturing moments of our dedicated volunteers in action – Karl uncovering a fallen headstone buried…
December 11, 2023 The Quiet Garden Movement “The Quiet Garden Movement is a network of beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces for prayer, stillness, contemplation and an appreciation of the natural world”….
December 4, 2023 Seeking Sanctuary – conserving amphibians and reptiles in burial grounds Amphibians and reptiles have a special place in many of our hearts – perhaps stemming from fond childhood memories of collecting tadpoles in jars,…
March 10, 2023 Caring for Gods Acre – Webinars For those of you who love to learn more about cemetery history – take a look at ‘Caring for Gods Acre‘ webinars coming up,…
February 24, 2023 A Glossary of Cemetery Phrases This great glossary of cemetery phrases has been compiled by the National Federation of Cemetery Friends. The list includes the type of trees and…
February 20, 2023 There’s Life Among The Dead: Wildlife in cemeteries Graveyards are quiet, peaceful places. Left alone over time, many have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive. Explore your local cemetery…
October 7, 2021 1906: Nature Study Ends In Tragedy Reported at the time as ‘Cliff Fatality’ the news item goes on to tell of the tragic death of a young pupil of Sidney…
July 20, 2021 The White Garden Following on from the post entitled ‘Born Sleeping’ babies we have received many contacts either by email or in person supporting this work. Chris…
