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Memorial Plaque Display, Barnsley Chronicle | October 2025

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Memorial Plaque Display, Barnsley Chronicle | October 2025

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Our Charity Commission Page

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Activities - how the charity spends its money

The aims are to provide and ensure a cleaner, greener, safer environment for all those making lawful use of the cemetery. This involved the re-introduction of benches, a vandal-proof water system, + 107 sections of perimeter railing-each with a memorial plaque and sponsored by members of the community, plus four gates opened and locked daily by volunteers. Peace Garden from derelict chapel

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Data for financial year ending 31 March 2020

Total expenditure: £1,288

Total income includes £1,900 from 1 government grant(s)

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FRIENDS OF WOMBWELL CEMETERY C.I.O. - Charity 1156569

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The aims are to provide and ensure a cleaner, greener, safer environment for all those making lawful use of the cemetery. This involved the re-introduction of benches, a vandal-proof water system, + 107 sections of perimeter railing-each with a memorial plaque and sponsored by members of the community, plus four gates opened and locked daily by volunteers.

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National Federation of Cemetery Friends Page

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Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is very difficult, even if the person had been ill for some time.

There are local and national organisations and groups that can offer help and advice, with an opportunity to speak to other people in your situation.

We've listed some bereavements support charities on this webpage. For further details of more organisations that offer support to bereaved families you can visit the website of Charity Choice.

Barnsley Bereavement Support Service

Offers free and confidential support to people to help come to terms with the loss of a loved one. Call (01226) 200565.

Marie Curie
A range of online resources to help people cope emotionally, as well as handle the practical side of losing someone close to you.

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Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is very difficult, even if the person had been ill for some time. There are local and national organisations and groups that can offer help and advice, with an opportunity to speak to other people in your situation.

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The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery's Main Website

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FRIENDS OF

WOMBWELL CEMETERY

Registered Charity Number: 1156569

ABOUT US

The Friends are a voluntary organisation who aim to make Wombwell Cemetery a cleaner, greener, safer place for the community.

Photographs by Adrian Ashworth & Andy Hodgkinson

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Registered Charity Number: 1156569 ABOUT US The Friends are a voluntary organisation who aim to make Wombwell Cemetery a cleaner, greener, safer place for the community. Photographs by Adrian Ashworth & Andy Hodgkinson

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Queen’s Award recipients & Historic England ‘Angels’. Part of the NFCF. The Friends mind Yorkshire’s 1868 Cemetery & 1867 Chapels. Charity 1156569. Est. 2002. Find us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/fowcemetery

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Baby Memorial Unveiling, Barnsley Chronicle | October 2023

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Baby Memorial Unveiling, Barnsley Chronicle | October 2023

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The Friends held an unveiling and blessing ceremony for the new baby memorial. Barnsley Chronicle got in touch to cover the story.

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A MEMORIAL stone commemorating hundreds of babies who have been laid to rest at Wombwell Cemetery was officially unveiled to the public last weekend.

Known to many as 'child poverty graves', the Wombwell Cemetery site on Cemetery Road has two sites where more than 600 babies are buried - after families were unable to afford a full burial.

On Saturday, the Mayor of Barnsley Coun Mick Stowe officially unveiled the latest memorial stone - after tireless work from volunteers at the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery group.

Volunteer Jess Whiting told the Chronicle: "Wombwell Cemetery contains two baby memorial sites, historically referred to as 'child poverty graves'.

"These sites serve as the final resting place for over 600 stillborn and young babies whose families could not afford a complete burial.

"One of the sites, situated at the Blythe Street end of the cemetery, was in use from 1868 to 1948, while the other site was operational between 1948 and 1978.

"As a tribute, the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery installed two memorial stones.

"In 2005, the original stone was installed and unveiled."

Following work with Barnsley Bereavement Services, the council and volunteers, a new stone was installed to bring 'unity' between the two burial sites.

"It was commonly assumed that this site is smaller than the other due to the difference in stone sizes," Jess added.

"After several years, the friends determined that a new stone was required to bring unity to the two sites.

"We've always worked to try and make this site bigger and better, but after some considerable fundraising we thought it was time to do something more substantial.

"A few months ago, the friends had the site paved as it was previously just a grassy verge, and then a stone was ordered to match the other memorial.

"We chose some lines of poetry for the stone and did a mock-up of some different positions on the paving, and then asked the volunteers and visitors what they preferred."

The stone was blessed by Reverend John Armstrong at the event and local residents are now able to pay their respects.

Coun Robert Frost, who represents the Wombwell ward, was in attendance on the day and has thanked those responsible for ensuring the memorial stone is now in situ.

He added: "The baby memorial was unveiled and blessed at the ceremony and dedicated to over 300 named and unnamed babies

"Huge thanks must go to the Mayor of Barnsley, Rev John Armstrong, Friends of Wombwell Cemetery and all those involved in making the event possible.

"I hope this brings comfort and solitude to the babies relatives and friends."

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A MEMORIAL stone commemorating hundreds of babies who have been laid to rest at Wombwell Cemetery was officially unveile... Local News News Barnsley South Yorkshire

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This sheet explains how burial grounds can be excellent places for education, learning and enjoyable activities. Nestled in the heart of communities, they can be used as outdoor classrooms, full of natural, local and social history.

Children love burial grounds. From the unusual markings on the graves to the wildlife around and about, there is plenty to see and do. We've included some of our children's resources here in case you need a bit of inspiration for something to occupy them.

A printable Butterfly Spotter's Guide to use at events or put on notice boards to encourage visitors to identify what they discover.

A printable Summer Flowers Spotter's Guide to use at events or put on notice boards to encourage visitors to identify what they discover.

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If you find our resources helpful, please consider making a donation towards supporting our work. This sheet explains how burial grounds can be excellent places for education, learning and enjoyable activities. Nestled in the heart of communities, they can be used as outdoor classrooms, full of natural, local and social history.

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Come back in mid-December and register to take part in the world's largest garden wildlife survey. In 2023, over half a million people took part. This year, you could be one of them!

Once you register, we'll keep you updated with top tips on how to get ready for your best birdwatch ever.

On the weekend of the Big Garden Birdwatch itself, taking part couldn't be simpler. You just spend an hour watching the birds in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park, and tell us what you've seen. If you see very few birds or none at all, that's also really useful information for us, so please do let us know.

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Lavish picnics and family feasts might not be the first things that come to mind when you think "cemetery", but from Pagans holding silent dinners to Victorians dining alfresco among the gravestones, England's food traditions have long been shaped by death - it's only modern sensibilities that steer us away from celebration. But, as part of Heritage Open Days, Friends of Wombwell Cemetery in Barnsley, South Yorkshire has revived the tradition.

Established in 1994, Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, and gives visitors a chance to look around some of England's most historic places. This year's theme, Edible England, will feature almost 4,000 events, including picnics, tasting tours and performances. The entire programme, which runs from 10-19 September, is free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission. And for the second year running, there will be virtual tours and online discussions running in addition to the live events.

CemeTreats & Funeral Feasts at Wombwell Cemetery, which runs on 17 and 18 September, will include a talk on funeral traditions involving food around the world, followed by a chance to take home recipes to try out. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the history of Wombwell, with information provided by the Wombwell Heritage Group.

St Albans Cathedral is hosting Medieval Munchies replete with a Brother Rockcliffe, inventor of the hot cross bun

"We like to tell people that Wombwell Cemetery isn't just a cemetery," says Jessica Whiting, of Friends of Wombwell Cemetery. "It's a place where people come together to remember their loved ones, to respect fallen soldiers, or to meet up with friends. We like to share the stories of our ancestors, of those who made Wombwell what it is today, so we learn everything we can about the people here and let them live on through their stories.

"This event in particular had a foodie theme," Whiting adds, "and we originally thought it would be quite difficult to stick to that. But the stories we've learned of foodie funeral and cemetery traditions helped us to fit it quite nicely."

Many of the events planned around the country last year on the Hidden Nature theme were disrupted or cancelled due to the pandemic, but this year's has caught the imagination with a full programme of food-filled events.

Children with a costumed interpreter, taking part in baking activities. Photograph: Megan Taylor/National Trust Images

There's a "cool" day out featuring homemade cakes at the Ice House in Ladybelt country park, Norfolk- a relic of the Victorian age. There is A Taste of Jewish Food online from Cheltenham Hebrew Congregation, which goes beyond the bagel by exploring how Jewish cuisine has modern influences - with fish and chips traced to Sephardi migrants from Portugal.

In the north-east, there is Taste of the Toon, where volunteers from Newcastle City Guides lead a heritage tour around Graingertown, covering everything from the legendary first Greggs pasty shop through to regional classics, such as Newcastle Brown Ale and beech-smoked saveloy.

Pat Lowery, of Newcastle Association of City Guides, says: "Our heritage tours are a firm favourite with local residents. Quite a number of other 'famous' foods and beverages are a part of our north-east heritage, and we hope this will be a tasty, informative and enjoyable experience for everyone who joins us."

For medieval history enthusiasts, St Albans Cathedral is hosting Medieval Munchies, a monastic culinary experience replete with a Brother Rockcliffe, inventor of the hot cross bun.

Open days also offer a chance to do plenty of cooking and baking. There is a cook-a-long with chef Ben Christopherson as he reveals the secrets of the infamous Black Forest gateau dessert. Alternatively, turn your kitchen into a time machine with a short online History of English Puddings with Paul Couchman, otherwise known as the Regency cook.

Sarah Holloway, programme manager for Heritage Open Days, said: "It is about connecting people, and nothing brings us together like food and drink. We're excited to see what innovative events our organisers dish up, and look forward to sharing new sites and stories, as well as welcoming people back to some of England's most vibrant places.

"Last year, for the first time, organisers embraced technology to deliver virtual tours, Q&As and behind-the-scenes experiences. We're thrilled to encourage both in-person and online events again this year, so organisers and visitors can come together wherever they are."

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Lavish picnics and family feasts might not be the first things that come to mind when you think "cemetery", but from Pagans holding silent dinners to Victorians dining alfresco among the gravestones, England's food traditions have long been shaped by death - it's only modern sensibilities that steer us away from celebration.

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Thanks to support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, local people and visitors will be able to explore hidden places and try new experiences across Sheffield and the rest of Yorkshire and the Humber.

From a water mill to Georgian bathhouse, hearing untold stories to going behind-the-scenes at a museum, this year's programme has something for everyone and it's all free.

Many events will explore this year's theme, Edible England, offering opportunities to learn about food production, celebrate local specialities and uncover the customs and quirks around what we eat and drink.

Sarah Holloway, Programme Manager for Heritage Open Days, said: "We're all interested in where we live but we don't necessarily know the stories behind the buildings and spaces we walk past each day. Our event organisers keep finding creative ways to tell these tales and keep them alive.

"HODs connects people through shared experiences and this year, that feels more important than ever. It's also one of the reasons we chose Edible England as our theme. Food brings people together and what we eat and drink is at the heart of much of our culture, our history, our communities, and our daily lives."

Heritage Open Days is coordinated and promoted nationally by the National Trust with support from players of People's Postcode Lottery. Every single Heritage Open Days event is free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission.

Laura Chow, Head of Charities at People's Postcode Lottery, said: "We're delighted our players are able to continue to support Heritage Open Days in 2021. The festival has always been about bringing communities together, and this year we're particularly excited to see how this can be done through food and drink events. It's certainly a tasty theme!"

Highlights from across the region include:

Sheffield Home of Football Heritage Walking Tour

Take in some of the major heritage football locations in the city centre on this guided walk. From Sheffield Mob Football from the 1790s to the game we know today, this tour is a must for fans of the beautiful game

Sunday 12 September: 2pm to 3:30pm

Heritage Open Days: Collection Store Tour

Sheffield Museums Collection Store, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Take part in an extra special tour of Sheffield Museum's collection store. Step behind the scenes with museum curators for a wonderful chance to have a closer look at many of the items in the collection that are not currently on display.

Tuesday 14 September: 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm

CemeTreats & Funeral Feasts

Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8HY

Picnics, lemons in handkerchiefs, and feasts with the family; all things you wouldn't expect in a cemetery, but things that took place nonetheless! Join us as we take you back in time to discover the wonderful foody cemetery and funeral traditions!

Friday 17 and Saturday 18 September: 10am to 4pm

Greed, guilt and gruel at Otley Courthouse

Otley Courthouse, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS21 1FJ

Discover shady stories and vicious villains from the past. There are court cases about theft and poaching as well as details of prisoners' food, police officers' canteen refreshments and magistrates' tea time, all available live and online.

Saturday 11 September: 10am to 4pm

A walk by the river with food in mind

Leeds Civic Trust, 17 - 19 Wharf Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7EQ

How did food arrive for the people of Leeds before the M1 was constructed? Find out on this walking tour which will take you from Centenary Bridge to Brewery Wharf, Dock Street, Tetley's Adelphi, Royal Armouries, Leeds Dock and Canary Wharf.

Sunday 19 September: 10.30am

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/a-walk-by-the-river-with-food-in-mind

Beverley Guildhall & Community Museum

Beverley Guildhall, Register Square, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9XX

Visit one of Beverley's best-kept secrets, the historic Guildhall. See the beautiful Georgian courtroom, a magistrate's room and visit this year's featured exhibition "Exploring Medieval Beverley".

Saturday 11 September: 10am to 4pm

High Street Sound Walk: Breet Velvit Ake ('bright velvet wander')

Whitefriargate, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1

Discover the magic of your High Street. Artist Jez Riley French's sound walk evokes Whitefriargate's history using a fascinating range of hidden, overlooked or usually inaudible sounds. It is part of High Street Sound Walks, a series of self-guided, immersive sound walks.

Friday 10 to Sunday 19 September: available anytime

No booking required (the sound walk is accessed online)

Butt Farm Anti Aircraft Battery

Butt Farm, Victoria Road, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 8PJ

Take a guided tour around this WW2 anti-aircraft battery, opening for HODs after a major programme of repair and restoration. See how the site, listed by Historic England as a Scheduled Monument, was operated by men and women during the war.

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September: Tours at 10am and 1pm

Wednesday 15 September: Tours at 3pm and 5:30pm

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September: Tours at 10am and 1pm

Howsham Mill, Howsham Hall Road, Howsham, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PA

Visit this beautifully restored 18th-century watermill on Yorkshire's River Derwent, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Learn how it works and the process of restoration, and hear how income from electricity sales funds educational visits.

Sunday 12 September: 10.30am to 5pm

The White Swan Inn exhibition

White Swan, 1 Church Hill, Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0JU

Pubs have long been the lifeblood of rural communities. Visit this historic old coaching inn and assembly room, situated on what was formerly the main route between Hull, Bridlington and Scarborough and see more about its history and heritage.

Saturday 11 September: All day from 11am

Clifton Castle house opening

Clifton Castle, Clifton, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4AB

Come for a rare chance to see this late Georgian house built on the site of a 14th-century castle. Unique paintings, silver, porcelain and furniture will be available to view, or you can take in the wonderful views over lower Wensleydale towards Masham.

Friday 17 September: Tour 11am and 2:30pm

Guided Town Walk Wetherby

Spot Wetherby's leaping salmon, visit the Georgian Bath House and Gardens and discover the Art Nouveau staircase in the Council Offices on this guided tour of the town.

Sunday 19 September: 2pm to 3:30pm

Calderdale Industrial Museum

Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG

Find out more about the wide variety of industries that developed in Calderdale in the last 250 years. The museum is home to original machinery - some of it in full working order - together with many special and rare artefacts.

Saturday 11 September: 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm

Sunday 12 September: 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm

Forgotten Women of Wakefield Blue Plaque Walk

Wentworth Street, Wakefield, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QU

Walk in the footsteps of several of the most iconic women from Wakefield as you explore the historic streets of the city. Philanthropist Edith Mackie, artist Louisa Fennell, enlightened educationalist Gertrude McCroben, and Suffragist daughter Florence Beaumont are amongst the women you will meet.

Wednesday 15 September: 6.30pm

Event listings are available at www.heritageopendays.org.uk. Search by location or use the map function to discover what else is happening in your local area.

To ensure that visitors are safe and that events can keep to the latest government guidelines, all event details are subject to change. Visitors should re-check details on our website before confirming plans nearer the time.

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Heritage Open Days: Explore the places and spaces on your doorstep for free

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Heritage Open Days 2021 - Case Study - 28/10/2021

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Posted on 28th October 2021 by Heritage Open Days

The Friends group of a small local cemetery organised one of the biggest press highlights of the year. The Friends have worked in partnership with the local heritage group to run Heritage Open Days for a number of years but this time they researched ways they could connect with the national festival theme, and the result was a real 'CemeTreat'!
Jessica Whiting from Friends of Wombwell Cemetery
Why we take part

We like to spread the word about the history of Wombwell, our group, and we like to share stories of those buried in the cemetery who can no longer tell their own stories. Not many people know about our group. We're a small cemetery in a small town, so it's quite hard to get the word out that we exist. The Heritage Open Days (HODs) events help us to let people know we're here.

What we do for HODs

CemeTreats & Funeral Feasts: Picnics, lemons in handkerchiefs, and feasts with the family; all things you wouldn't expect in a cemetery, but things that took place nonetheless! Join us as we take you back in time to discover the wonderful foody cemetery and funeral traditions! (2021 Event directory description)

We've have been involved in Heritage Open Days for a number of years, teaming up with the Wombwell Heritage Group initially at their venue but now doing our own, with the Heritage group visiting the cemetery instead. We usually open our chapel, put on refreshments and have display boards up. This year we decided to have a special display, as well as the usual stuff, to match the national 'Edible England' theme, including a replica 'Victorian Picnic'. The resulting event was absolutely fantastic - the best one yet!

The difference it makes

Many more people now know about the cemetery and the Friends group, and we've had visitors from far and wide who have come and listened to the stories we have to tell.

Researching for this particular Edible England event has not only opened my mind, but those of the Friends and our visitors. They have expressed learning things they didn't know before, which is always a bonus.

Favourite moment

I particularly enjoyed when we had visitors from Twitter who had been interacting with us for absolutely ages online, but we'd never met them. They had an excuse to show up, did so, and we had a blast!

It's also always a lovely sight to see people coming in, meeting up for a coffee, and just having a chat. After the lockdown we've all been through, it's nice to see people finding the confidence to leave their homes and talk to people in the flesh again.

Nice surprise

I didn't expect the event to go as well as it did as our numbers are never massively high. However, with the support and promotion from the national HODs press team, small local newspapers, and The Guardian (which was the main surprise), the event gave us our biggest turnout yet.

Jessica's Top Tips!

Just do it. Before organising the HODs events, I didn't think I had it in me to organise anything like this. If you think it's going to be a failure, I can guarantee it's not going to be at all. Even if just one person turns up, it means you've managed to reach someone and, chances are, that person will go on to tell others all about the fantastic day they had. Just throw yourself in at the deep end and get stuck in.

We've also had comments about how well we managed to link in with the national theme. If you can, my advice would be to try it. You might not think anything relates, but you'd be surprised. Linking a cemetery to food was an absolutely impossible task for me... right up until I hit 'enter' on my Google search. You never know what you'll uncover.

Inspired? Find out more...

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Barnsley 2030 'Our Futures Now' book | December 2021

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who helped turn a local cemetery into a well-respected centre of the community.

Raymond Mangham, a founding member of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery group, has died aged 87.

Raymond, of Summer Lane, Wombwell, was described as a 'really hard-working man' by members of the group, which maintains the cemetery grounds.

A former RAF firefighter, Raymond reportedly never had a sick day in 51 years.

Mike Bretton, who established the group with Raymond alongside Tony Dutton, said: "He was down there every day helping anyone with anything. He leapt into anything with both feet.

"Over the years, he probably put more time in than anyone else. It's well-respected now, and that's down to Ray.

"He was fit as a flea all his life, but in the last few years it seemed to get hold of him.

"It's a great shame and I'm sure he'll be missed by a lot of people."

Karen Whiting from the group added: "Ray was our history books, anything we wanted to find out, he'd have the answer."

Ray lived in Wombwell all of his life, attending John Street School and then Wombwell Modern School.

Both before and after his national service with the RAF, he worked at Wombwell Foundry, before working in several Barnsley Council departments.

Prior to founding the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery, Ray was a vocal member of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

He was a well-loved member of the local community, selling poppies for the Royal British Legion's Wombwell branch and opening his garden and house up to visitors at Christmas.

Ray leaves a brother, Peter, and nephews David and his wife Christine, and John and his wife Tracy.

The funeral service is scheduled on Wednesday at Barnsley Crematorium, with arrangements by Wombwell Funeral Services.

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who helped turn a local cemetery into a well-respected centre of the community. Raymond Mangham, a founding member of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery group, has died aged 87. Raymond, of Summer Lane, Wombwell, was described as a 'really hard-working man' by members of the group, which maintains the cemetery grounds.

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One of our key priorities is to work with you to build communities that we can all be proud of. Working together we can build on what's already been achieved to find new ways of meeting the challenges facing the borough.

We value any contributions that you make in your local area. Whether it's some kind of volunteer work or being involved in decision making, it makes a real difference for people who live there.

Visit Love Where You Live to find out how you can volunteer in your local area.

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Ward alliances are groups of people who have put themselves forward to help improve the communities they live in. They work with local councillors to determine what the priorities are for the area. You can apply to be part of a ward alliance if you're already involved with a local group or are active in your community.

Each ward alliance will develop a community plan which helps them to measure their progress in delivering their priorities. Each has a small budget called the Ward Alliance Fund.

Find out more about our ward alliances in the video below.

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Community groups can apply for ward alliance funding to help with projects that support their priorities.

If you're applying for a grant from the Ward Alliance Fund you'll need to match the amount with volunteer hours. Read our guidance notes if you want to know more.

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These priorities make up the area plan. This outlines what needs to happen, how it can be done, who'll do it, and what it might cost. We use the plan to measure whether what's been done has made a difference.

You can ask your local councillor for more information about area councils. If you want to find out first hand, why not go to an area council meeting, or you can read the minutes of the meetings.

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WOMBWELL Cemetery was chosen to host a special dedication ceremony for a new memorial bench dedicated to the Barnsley Pals.

Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Barnsley, colonel George Kilburn, carried out the ceremony last weekend, which saw members of the Royal British Legion and York and Lancaster Regiment Association in attendance on Saturday.

Charity group, the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery, revealed a new memorial dedicated to the Pals - the 13th and 14th battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment, who fought in the First World War - last year.

Chairman Karen Whiting said the bench has been positioned to give those seated there the best view of both the memorial and the cemetery landscape.

Karen said: "The York and Lancaster Regiment has donated quite a number of benches, one of which came to us in Wombwell. And I think because our group is so active and involved in other things too, they chose us as the site to host a dedication ceremony.

"The Deputy Lord Lieutenant said a few words and unveiled the bench. We had standard bearers in attendance and the Last Post was played, with refreshments afterwards in our Community Hub.

"The bench is located on the path just outside the hub, a spot we picked so when you are sat there you can see the memorial and the beautiful view too."

Chairman of the Wombwell branch of the Royal British Legion, Chris Harding, said there were standard bearers from the Royal British Legion, the York and Lancaster Regiment Association, the Light infantry, the Penistone branch of the RBL and the parachute regiment all in attendance.

He said: "It was a pleasant day and all went well. The Friends do take good care of the cemetery and a number of war graves within it. They put us on a good show and we really appreciate their efforts to host and cater for the dedication."

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Cemetery chosen as fitting location for Pals memorial bench

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WOMBWELL Cemetery was chosen to host a special dedication ceremony for a new memorial bench dedicated to the Barnsley Pals. Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Barnsley, colonel George Kilburn, carried out the ceremony last weekend, which saw members of the Royal British Legion and York and Lancaster Regiment Association in attendance on Saturday.

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THE 'WOMAN who saved Wombwell Woods' has died after a battle with cancer.

Joy Bretton, 74, from Windmill Road, Wombwell, was a prolific volunteer in Wombwell and beyond.

Originally from London, Joy stayed in the capital after her family moved away to Anglesey.

Her first job was as a science lab technician at a secondary school, before joining the Bank of England as a clerk.

While there, she joined the rifle shooting club on the roof of the building, and later, she helped found the Westminister Civil Service Sports Club's first rifle club.

She then joined the RAF as a police officer, before joining the foreign office, doing clerical work on the fringes of MI5 and MI6. It was while working there she met husband Mike.

The couple married in Anglesey in September 1969, and the marriage meant Joy had to resign from the foreign office and they moved to Amersham.

They then moved to Wombwell, where Mike was originally from.

Joy had their only son David and started accounts work for the Civic Hall in Barnsley. Then went to Dimensions group of hairdressers and hairdressers training, followed by the chamber of commerce.

Eventually, she started her own business as a book keeper.

Joy also did a great deal of voluntary work, particularly with the environment, and she was responsible for the successful objection to executive housing being built on the land, via her involvement with the Wombwell Woods Society.

She was also behind the forging of a deal with opencasting company Banks, which meant they could opencast within the woods but in return, would buy them and give them to the people of Wombwell.

The woods are now held in trust by the Forestry Commission but safeguarded thanks to Joy's agreement.

She was a member of the Dearne Valley Business Club and was involved in the Wombwell Community Partnership. A one-time member of the Wombwell Ward Alliance, she also supported the now-defunct Wombwell High Street Committee. She also spent time as a governor at Wombwell High School, served with community organisation We Love Wombwell and was a voluntary public member of the council's scrutiny commission.

But her most memorable involvement in the community was her regular appearances as Mother Christmas alongside Mike as Father Christmas at the annual High Street festive galas.

Joy was one of three founder members of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery organisation.

"She led a very full life and enjoyed every minute of it. Her biggest legacy is Wombwell Woods and I hope the people of Wombwell look after it," said Mike

The funeral service will take place at Ardsley Crematorium on Tuesday at 1.30pm, conducted by Rev Richard Pamplin, who was Rector of Wombwell in the 1980s.

Afterwards at Wombwell Main Cricket Club. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie and Barnsley Hospital's Comforts Fund.

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THE 'WOMAN who saved Wombwell Woods' has died after a battle with cancer. Joy Bretton, 74, from Windmill Road, Wombwell, was a prolific volunteer in Wombwell and beyond. Originally from London, Joy stayed in the capital after her family moved away to Anglesey.

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THE FUNERAL for a stalwart of the Wombwell community took place this week.

Tony Dutton died of a heart attack aged 78 at his Barlborough Road home on October 13.

He was well known throughout the town for his community contributions as president of the Wombwell branch of the Royal British Legion, a first responder for the Ambulance Service, a special constable for the police and the area co-ordinator for the Neighbourhood Watch.

He was also treasurer of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery group, a position which saw him help transform the area.

He was also a member of South Yorkshire Police's independent custody visiting scheme, checking on the treatment of those in the cells and ensuring the care of police horses and dogs, as well as a lay-minister at Wombwell's Summer Lane Methodist Church.

His community efforts saw him awarded the British Empire Medal in 2013.

He leaves wife Pam, daughters Alison and Mandy, seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mandy said: "It was probably his work in the local cemetery more than anything else which people might remember him for. It made a huge difference in the area.

"He was a very active member of the Methodist church, and he dedicated the whole of his retired life to helping other people in general. Before he retired he worked as the railway trains manager at Sheffield and then took on a huge host of things after he finished.

"He died very suddenly of a heart attack on my birthday. He was quite fit and well so it was a bit of a shock.

"The number of cards my mum has received has been unbelievable. For him, receiving the BEM was probably one of his biggest and most proud achievements."

A concert Tony had organised to help raise money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal will now also be held in tribute to him.

The Thurnscoe Male Harmonic Voice Choir will be performing on November 8, at 7pm in the Summer Lane Methodist Church with proceeds from the tickets going to the Poppy Appeal.

Tony's funeral was on Wednesday with a service at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev Kristan Markay, followed by burial at Wombwell Cemetery.

Mike Bretton had worked alongside Tony as part of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery group and the Wombwell Neighbourhood Watch.

He said: "I've known Tony since I was about ten years old, so more than 60 years. He was in the Church Lads' Brigade and was the one who would twirl the baton during their marches once a month.

"I met up with him again when I joined the Neighbourhood Watch. He was a big family man and a gentleman, who would talk on anything for anyone."

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Tributes paid to community stalwart Tony

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THE FUNERAL for a stalwart of the Wombwell community took place this week. Tony Dutton died of a heart attack aged 78 at his Barlborough Road home on October 13.

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THE GRAVE of a Second World War seaman could finally bear his name thanks to the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery.

Able Seaman Arthur Robinson, from York Street, Wombwell, was 32 when he was killed in April 1941, in an air raid on Portsmouth.

His body was brought back to Wombwell for burial and placed in the same plot as his parents, Harriet and Thomas.

But for some reason, Arthur was not given the customary white headstone by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

And until now, the family headstone has only bore the names of his parents and his older brother Albert, who was killed in the First World War while serving as a gunner with the Royal Field Artillery in the Battle of Ypres, even though Albert is buried in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium.

It wasn't until someone visited Wombwell Cemetery claiming to have seen some items relating to Arthur at a car boot sale that the Friends were alerted to the fact he was not named on the headstone.

The group contacted the CWGC and the wheels were set in motion to finally get Arthur some graveside recognition.

Friends' chairman Karen Whiting said: "The CWGC came back and said he was listed on the grave, but we said 'no, that's Albert his brother'. It took some explaining and the confusion was added to because both men share the same initial."

Arthur enlisted in the Royal Navy in May 1940 and served aboard the HMS Cleveland. He had been on shore leave shortly before his death and while on land, had sent a package of sweets home to his children which arrived two days after his death. Prior to the war, he had attended Park Street School and then worked at Mitchell Main Colliery.

At the time of his enlistment, he was a labourer for building firm Saville and Law.

Arthur had four brothers and one sister, as well as two children of his own.

Karen's daughter Jessica Whiting said: "We do research on all of the war graves so we could access the information we had. It is a bit of a mystery as to why it has happened."

The process has now begun between the council's bereavement services and the CWGC to add Arthur's name to the grave site.

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Final resting place to be marked for seaman Arthur

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THE GRAVE of a Second World War seaman could finally bear his name thanks to the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery. Able Seaman Arthur Robinson, from York Street, Wombwell, was 32 when he was killed in April 1941, in an air raid on Portsmouth.

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WORK to transform one of the chapels in Wombwell Cemetery into a community hub is well underway, and the community group which runs it is looking for volunteers to staff it when it opens.

The Friends Of Wombwell Cemetery, which managed to secure £145,000 to get the project underway, is looking for volunteers to help out when the facility opens in May.

Everything from tour guides and tea makers to a treasurer is needed, and all the training required will be undertaken in-house with the group.

The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery was originally set up as a watch group in 2002, when an 87-year-old lady was mugged visiting her husband's grave. It has now evolved into a group which takes care of the cemetery and restores the buildings within it.
Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle

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WORK to transform one of the chapels in Wombwell Cemetery into a community hub is well underway, and the community group which runs it is looking for volunteers to staff it when it opens. The Friends Of Wombwell Cemetery, which managed to secure £145,000 to get the project underway, is looking for volunteers to help out when the facility opens in May.

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A COMMUNITY group has been recognised for the difference it's made to Wombwell.

The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have been nominated for the outstanding work they have undertaken over the last 14 years to transform Wombwell's cemetery.

The team formed back in 2002 as a neighbourhood watch group after an 87-year-old woman was mugged when visiting her husband's grave.

It was then that the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery decided to take action and took charge of the grounds. They began to transform the cemetery, from the way it operated and the way the grounds were taken care of.

The group quickly established themselves as a community gem and have since replaced the railings, created memorials for 690 babies, resurfaced pathways, converted the old mortuary into an office, maintained graves, war graves and memorials and transformed the site of one of the cemetery's chapels into a peace garden.

Chariman of the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery, Mike Bretton, said: "The community have really taken us to their hearts - I think they really appreciate the work we do, it's vital that we do it for Wombwell.

"We're not looking for honours but it really does mean a lot to be nominated and shows that we are respected."

The group was also honoured in 2006 when it received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

The latest and biggest project to date involved creating a community hub within the cemetery by refurbishing the second chapel, which was created with £150,000 of investment from Barnsley Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, grant giving body WREN and fundraising by the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery team.

This was opened in June this year and has received lots of praise from residents across Wombwell.

Mike said: "We thought we had done everything we could in the cemetery, apart from restore the chapel. So we took on the project and started raising funds.

"With our drive and the money we managed to raise from fundraising and bodies like HLF we arrived at the point we are now, with a community hub - somewhere that can be used by the community at large for everything and anything within reason.

"It gives us great pride to see what difference we have made."

The group meets at Wombwell Cemetery every Wednesday between 10am and 12.30pm - and is always looking for more people to come and join the ranks, even if it's just for a cup of tea and a chat.

Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle

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Community group recognised for work in Wombwell

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A COMMUNITY group has been recognised for the difference it's made to Wombwell. The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have been nominated for the outstanding work they have undertaken over the last 14 years to transform Wombwell's cemetery. The team formed back in 2002 as a neighbourhood watch group after an 87-year-old woman was mugged when visiting her husband's grave.

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Listed Wombwell cemetery chapel saved by £145k grants

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Campaigners are awarded £145,000 to save a grade II listed chapel from dereliction.

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A FORMER Wombwell chapel will be transformed into a community centre thanks to a £145,000 funding boost.

The plans for the building in Wombwell Cemetery, which date back to 2002, have finally been made possible after the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery secured the cash needed for the project.

The cemetery's grade two listed chapel is set to be restored into a community facility, with schools, groups and members of the public able to access the centre to learn more about Wombwell's heritage and history.

Chairman of the Friends, Mike Bretton, said he hoped to have the project completed and ready for community use by the start of next year.

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A FORMER Wombwell chapel will be transformed into a community centre thanks to a £145,000 funding boost. The plans for the building in Wombwell Cemetery, which date back to 2002, have finally been made possible after the Friends of Wombwell Cemetery secured the cash needed for the project.

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Friends of Wombwell Cemetery (@fowcemetery) TikTok | Watch Friends of Wombwell Cemetery's Newest TikTok Videos

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Friends of Wombwell Cemetery (@fowcemetery) on TikTok | 0 Likes. 2 Fans. The Friends maintain Wombwell's 1868 cemetery and two Grade II listed chapels.

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The Friends mind Yorkshire's 1868 Cemetery & Chapels. Charity 1156569. Est. 2002. Part of the NFCF.

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Description

Wombwell Cemetery is open but please follow government guidelines when visiting. Please do not congregate in groups of more than 6 and stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with. The Community Hub is open to visitors on Wednesdays as normal, however you will need to use the track and trace app or fill in your name and contact details. Please help us in keeping our cemeteries open.

The Friends work together to make the cemetery a cleaner, greener, safer place for the community. Tasks include basic gardening such as weeding, mowing grass etc, and café style roles in the Community Hub such as making and serving tea or coffee, or cleaning the facility.

We also clean grave and our memorials, and paint gold lettering on requested graves. We have a range of different talks and activities that take place in the Community Hub.

For more information, visit: Website | Community Hub Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Opening Times

Volunteer Days: Every Wednesday | 10am - 12.30pm

Talks & Activities: Various events throughout the year.

Contact us for upcoming events or check our social media. & nbsp

Contact Details

Contact name: Karen Whiting
Email address: fowcemetery@hotmail.com Mobile number:
Role: Chair

Address: Community Hub Chapel, Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley,S73 8HY

Locations

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Community Hub Chapel, Wombwell Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Wombwell, Barnsley,S73 8HY

Published: 09 August 2019

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Live Well Barnsley | Friends of Wombwell Cemetery

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SE30SE WOMBWELL CEMETERY ROAD (north-west side), Wombwell

5/47 Northernmost Chapel at Wombwell Cemetery

GV II

Mortuary chapel now store. c1868. By Thomas Dobb of Rotherham. Thinly-coursed sandstone with some contrasting dressings, Welsh slate roof. Single-cell with corner spire. High Victorian style: polychromatic relieving arches, carved and contrasting bands. Battered plinth with chamfered band. Gable entry front: moulded, pointed doorway with colonnettes (all restored): circular window above with foiled openings in sunken ashlar panel; ashlar gable copings with stepped kneelers. Spire to right: square, buttressed base to octagonal turret with slit windows, carved bands and lucarnes. Cusped blind opening to each side beneath grotesques. Tapered spire with more grotesques beneath ashlar top. Rear: 4-light window beneath pierced circular panel. Returns: two 2-light windows flanked by single lights, pierced circular window beneath central gablet, windows bricked. Decorative cut-slate roof. Architect referred to in Barnsley Chronicle, 8/8/1867: cutting in Barnsley Local History Library.

Listing NGR: SE3960403155

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NORTHERNMOST CHAPEL AT WOMBWELL CEMETERY, Non Civil Parish - 1151173 | Historic England

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SE30SE WOMBWELL CEMETERY ROAD (north-west side), Wombwell 5/47 Northernmost Chapel at Wombwell Cemetery GV II Mortuary chapel now store. c1868. By Thomas Dobb of Rotherham. Thinly-coursed sandstone with some contrasting dressings, Welsh slate roof. Single-cell with corner spire. High Victorian style: polychromatic relieving arches, carved and contrasting bands.

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SE30SE WOMBWELL CEMETERY ROAD (north-west side), Wombwell 5/46 Southernmost Chapel at Wombwell Cemetery GV II Mortuary chapel. c1868. By Thomas Dobb of Rotherham. Thinly- coursed sandstone with some contrasting dressings, Welsh slate roof. Single-cell with corner spire. High Victorian style; polychromatic relieving arches, carved and contrasting bands. Battered plinth with chamfered band.

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A NEW memorial to stillborn babies has been erected at Wombwell cemetery.

The previous tribute was not deemed big enough and was relatively unknown so Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have been raising funds to upgrade it.

The new tribute also has eight flower pots around it in the colours of pink and blue to represent the 360 stillborn babies buried in cemetery between the 1860s and 1950s.

Member of the group Ray Mangham said: "It was only a small one before so it needed upgrading.

"Nobody really knew about it but now a lot of people are going for a look.

"We're really pleased that we've got it done."

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A NEW memorial to stillborn babies has been erected at Wombwell cemetery. The previous tribute was not deemed big enough and was relatively unknown so Friends of Wombwell Cemetery have been raising funds to upgrade it.

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SHE almost slipped away but a corn snake found in Wombwell Cemetery is now content in a local pet shop.

The orange and white coloured snake was discovered on Saturday by Friends of Wombwell Cemetery member Ray Mangham, 81, of Summer Lane.

He deftly managed to capture the snake before taking it to the Aqua Inn store on Park Street.

The snake, estimated to be two-years-old and about 3ft long, is now settled, and regaining its health.

It's believed the snake was kept as a pet and had been dumped in the cemetery.

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SHE almost slipped away but a corn snake found in Wombwell Cemetery is now content in a local pet shop. The orange and white coloured snake was discovered on Saturday by Friends of Wombwell Cemetery member Ray Mangham, 81, of Summer Lane.

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APPLICATIONS are being prepared for funding to renovate the former chapel in Wombwell cemetery into a building for community use.

It would cost about £130,000 to restore the grade II listed building, according to Friends of Wombwell Cemetery member Mike Bretton.

Some money has already been donated towards the target from the community first and devolved budgets.

A grant of £15,000 from Section 106 funds has also been approved to take the group's total up to almost £25,000.

The Section 106 money has come as a result of a donation from a building project on Barnburgh Lane, Goldthorpe.

The group hopes both WREN and Heritage Lottery Funding will be able to provide the rest of the money and applications for funding will be submitted shortly.

Mike said: "There are umpteen possible uses for it.

"It could be used as a crèche, for displays, a mini museum or somewhere to show films."

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Group prepares funding applications for chapel

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APPLICATIONS are being prepared for funding to renovate the former chapel in Wombwell cemetery into a building for community use. It would cost about £130,000 to restore the grade II listed building, according to Friends of Wombwell Cemetery member Mike Bretton. Some money has already been donated towards the target from the community first and devolved budgets.

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This is a great app for families who want to spend more time exploring nature together.

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Found a mushroom, flower, or bug, and not sure what it is? Open up the Seek camera to see if it knows! Drawing from millions of wildlife observations on iNaturalist, Seek shows you lists of commonly recorded insects, birds, plants, amphibians, and more in your area.

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Identify Trees With Our Tree ID app - Woodland Trust

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They can live for hundreds of years. And there are more of them in the UK than many other European countries.

Help protect our valuable tree heritage. Let us know if you see any ancient or old trees and put them on the map. There are already more than 190,000 trees listed but there are thousands more to add.

We need your help to find them.

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Mapping the oldest and most important trees in the UK. There are already 180,000 trees listed but thousands more to add. We need your help to find them.

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WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION - Most broadleaf trees are deciduous and shed their leaves in autumn. Note that Holly, Holm Oak, Cherry Laurel and Portugal Laurel are evergreen. Most conifers are evergreens but European Larch, Dawn Redwood and Swamp Cypress are deciduous.

Learn to identify deciduous trees in winter using key characteristics such as buds, thorns, catkins, bark, tree shape, tree branches and old fruit and leaves. There are 8 keys to choose from. You can still identify evergreen conifers using the Conifer Leaf Key and Conifer Cone Key.

Decide which key you want to use and click on the button below the key icon.

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Winter tree identification - Tree Guide UK winter tree identification

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WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION - Most broadleaf trees are deciduous and shed their leaves in autumn. Note that Holly, Holm Oak, Cherry Laurel and Portugal Laurel are evergreen. Most conifers are evergreens but European Larch, Dawn Redwood and Swamp Cypress are deciduous.

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mySoil gives access to comprehensive European soil properties. Discover what lies beneath your feet and help build the dataset by submitting your own data.

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National Cemeteries Week (NCW) is an annual event that recognises and celebrates the role of Cemetery Friends, highlighting the work they do and the benefits they bring to their area. Non-members are welcome to take part and be on the NFCF events list.

As always we hope the month of June will present us with pleasant weather and that many of you will choose to participate. Please register your interest with us as soon as possible. Details of your events can be sent later.

The NFCF AGM will take place during NCW and once again we are aligning our event with the charity Caring for God's Acre and will share publicity with them.

NFCF National Cemeteries Week 2025
7th to 15th June, 2025

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your cemetery or if you have any queries.

The following groups have so far confirmed that they will be running events at their cemeteries:

Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust, Bristol

Ballast Hills Burial Ground, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Dockroyd Graveyard Trust, Keighley

Friends Of Bebington Cemetery, Wirral

Friends Of Beckett Street Cemetery, Leeds

Friends Of Billing Road Cemetery, Northampton

Friends Of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries, London

Friends Of Chapel Street Cemetery, Bradford

Friends Of Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground, Leeds

Friends Of Hawkhead Cemetery, Paisley

Friends Of Heybridge Cemetery, Essex

Friends Of Lancaster Cemetery

Friends Of Lister Lane Cemetery, Halifax

Friends Of Longden Road Cemetery, Shrewsbury

Friends Of Loxley Cemetery, Sheffield

Friends Of Mill Road Cemetery, Cambridge

Friends Of Mansfield Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Friends Of Margravine Cemetery, London

Friends Of Nunhead Cemetery, London

Friends Of Ocklynge Cemetery, Eastbourne

Friends Of Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester

Friends Of St John Baptist Churchyard, Cirencester

Friends Of West Norwood Cemetery, London

St John's Church Preservation Group, Dudley

The Sheffield General Cemetery Trust

The Victorian Cemetery, Marlborough

Twickenham Cemetery

Willesden Jewish Cemetery, London

Other groups will be added shortly.

NFCF National Cemeteries Week 2024
8th to 16th June, 2024

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your cemetery or if you have any queries.

Please follow links to our member's sites for further information on events held during National Cemeteries Week in 2024.

Participants...

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Posters for National Cemeteries Week 2024 are now available. They are in a format that will allow you to advertise your own event, should you so wish, and to call for more volunteers.

Caring for God's Acre works nationally to support groups and individuals to investigate and care for burial grounds. There are over 25,000 of these unique sites across the UK, ranging from small rural medieval churchyards to large Victorian city cemeteries, spanning different cultures, religions and centuries.
Web: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/

NFCF National Cemeteries Week 2023
3rd to 11th June, 2023

Please follow links to our member's sites for further information on events held during National Cemeteries Week in 2023.

Participants...

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War Graves Week is our annual awareness week that aims to encourage communities to come together and discover the World War heritage on their doorstep. Many of the men and women who fought and died in the two world wars came from, and are today commemorated in, your local community - lying in cemeteries or named on memorials that were built, and are maintained to this day, by the CWGC - and we want you to learn more about them this War Graves Week.

Marking War Graves Week can be as simple as visiting your local cemetery and memorial. With over 300,000 casualties commemorated across the UK, there is more than likely a Commonwealth war grave on your doorstep.

Find out more about how we marked our first ever War Graves Week below.

Get involved with #WarGravesWeek

Keep up to date with War Graves Week on social media with the hashtag #WarGravesWeek - you'll get to find out what we're up to, see how other people are getting involved and get a sneak peak at people's best in bloom entries.

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Bat monitoring activities are currently restricted in order to comply with government guidance on controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information see our statement on COVID-19 and NBMP surveys.

Do you have a bat roost at or near your house?
If you are interested in counting those bats then help us monitor how different bat species are faring across the UK by taking part in the Roost Count.

Count bats in June*

Position yourself beneath the roost exit at around sunset, watch the exit carefully and count bats as they emerge from a roost on at least two evenings.

*Lesser horseshoe bat counts start in late May, while greater horseshoe bat counts take place in July.

Submit your counts

After completing your surveys, submit your counts online or post your completed survey form to Freepost BAT CONSERVATION.

Your online recording pages enable you to view and download all data you have submitted. Read here how we share data via the NBN Atlas.

Next: Waterway Survey

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Volunteers' Week - Volunteers' Week is a chance to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers make.

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Pride: What is it and why do people celebrate it?

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Pride is celebrating 50 years and June is Pride month - but what is it about and why do people celebrate it?

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Yorkshire in Bloom is a voluntary regional organisation that administers the RHS Britain in Bloom Campaign in North, South, East, West and North Yorkshire.

RHS Britain in Bloom is the largest horticultural campaign in Europe and each year it grows in size and importance and involves more people, groups and organisations creating lasting improvements to local environments.

Villages through to cities in the region are judged in Spring, Summer, or both. The special categories which include public, private and charitable establishments, business premises, visitor attractions, caravan and camping sites, schools, youth environmental projects and further education establishments.

Entry Form now open for submissions for

summer 2021 campaign

"Best of Yorkshire"

Covid Resilience Awards 2021

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Awards to help congratulate you on your resilience from the effects of the Covid pandemic.

Have a look at our latest Newsletter

Free trees for schools and communities

Grants available to help communities around Yorkshire make a difference to their local landscape and environment

Do you want to make a difference to the Yorkshire landscape. Betty's Trees for Life Fund is open to applications for projects that will make a difference to the Yorkshire landscape - from native tree planting to improved woodland access, enhanced habitats and environmental education

Community First Yorkshire' s team of Development Officers have a wealth of experience and information to help you to make your applications for grants and funding.

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Yorkshire in Bloom is a voluntary regional organisation that administers the RHS Britain in Bloom Campaign in North, South, East, West and North Yorkshire. RHS Britain in Bloom is the largest horticultural campaign in Europe and each year it grows in size and importance and involves more people, groups and organisations creating lasting improvements to local environments.

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The Bees’ Needs - Bumblebee Conservation Trust

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Be part of this nationwide survey and help take the pulse of nature. Butterfly declines reveal the poor health of the environment. We need your sightings.

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Here at Welcome to Yorkshire we think that Yorkshire Day should be celebrated 365 days a year. However, we'll just have to settle for 1st August and make it an extra special day!
Celebrate all things Yorkshire when the UK's largest county comes together to indulge in vast quantities of regional pride. With so much on offer to do, we hope you gain some inspiration from the options suggested below.

Yorkshire Day Events and Activities from Around the County

Official Civic Celebrations in York

This year's official Yorkshire Day (1 st August) celebrations are due to take place in York, find out more.

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Filey Town Celebrations

Admire the raising of the Yorkshire flag, acompanied by the Town Crier and singing by The Ramshackle Shanty Men in the Memorial Gardens at 11:00, find out more.

Spirit of Yorkshire, Filey

What better way to celebrate Yorkshire Day than with a glass of the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery's limited edition Filey Bay Yorkshire Day 2021 release.

Peasholm Park, Scarborough

Why not enjoy a traditional Yorkshire soundtrack at Scarborough's Peasholm Park, where a traditional Brass Band will be playing between 14:30 and 16:00.

Whitby

Whitby is the place to be to enjoy a Yorkshire Day of Folk Music, with live acts performing from 11:00 until 16:30 at Whitby Bandstand.

Leeds

World's first animatronic dinosaur from God's Own County will celebrate Yorkshire Day. The world's first Yorkshiresaurus will be on hand to celebrate Yorkshire Day this Sunday. It will be another first for God's Own County's day of celebration as the animatronic dinosaur will move from its usual home in Leeds Kirkgate Market for one day only on Sunday August 1 to a spot in the outdoor market near George Street, before heading back to the market for the rest of the summer. For full event details see www.leedsjurassictrail.co.uk

Tower Gardens and St Sampson's Square, York

In York you'll find giant TV screens across the city centre, Tower Gardens and St Sampson's Square showing archive footage of York from times gone by, as well as a selection of fun family films. Relax in the deckchairs, and enjoy the show.

York

Get in on the action in York on Yorkshire Day. Spot the selfie points to share your Yorkshire pride on social media. The city will be resplendent for the occasion, with bunting and flags adorning the city streets.

Milton Rooms, Malton

At the Milton Rooms in Malton enjoy perfromances by White Star and Charity Brass bands and enter brilliant competitions; the best looking Yorkshire pudding, children's fancy dress, and flat cap throwing.

Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

Join us at Nunnington Hall for a day celebrating all things Yorkshire. Come, relax and be entertained with performances by Leeds Morris Men and John Greaves - a Yorkshire singer and farmer. The tea garden will be open for garden games, drinks, light bites and ice creams.

Ryedale vineyard, North Yorkshire

Celebrate Yorkshire Day at Ryedale vineyard. Bring deckchairs or blankets, wander the vines and visit the winery whilst Swinton & District Excelsior Brass Band soundtrack the day. Tickets cost £8 (under 10's free) and include a glass of wine or soft drink.

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Join Keelham Farm Shop at their Yorkshire Day celebrations across the whole weekend. Expect a Keelham BBQ, live music, delicious tastings, kids activities, pop up cocktail and pizza bar, an exclusive Yorkshire Day menu in the Keelham Kitchen and more... Plus your chance to win a Yorkshire Day hamper worth £120!

Keelham Farm Shop, Yorkshire food-lovers paradise is celebrating everything Yorkshire this weekend. The much-loved food hub, which champions the very best of Yorkshire produce and suppliers, will be getting into party mode with a range of activities for the whole family.

With a jam-packed weekend planned to celebrate Yorkshire Day. The team at Keelham love Yorkshire and are proud and passionate about providing customers with great tasting, locally sourced food.

We are delighted to be able to continue to celebrate with our local community and we have another exciting celebration coming up to celebrate Yorkshire Day. Staying true to our brand ethos, our team are passionate about providing locally sourced, great tasting products. To celebrate our suppliers, our ethos and the wonderful region that is Yorkshire we are holding a 3-day family friendly event, with lots of delicious supplier tastings, live music, Yorkshire Day menu in the Keelham Kitchen, kids activity packs and a big Yorkshire Day BBQ using all locally sourced produce.

The event takes place Friday 30 th July, Saturday 31 st July, Sunday 1 st August 12pm onwards.

RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Enjoy the RHS quintessential Yorkshire garden at its summer best. Harlow Carr is a plant-lover's paradise with live music from Yorkshire Imperial Brass Band and fun for all the family you're guaranteed a fun Yorkshire Day! Bring your own picnic or enjoy a treat from Bettys Tea House.

North York Moors National Park

Come and celebrate Yorkshire Day at Sutton Bank National Park Centre. We're showcasing the vibrant culture of the Anglo-Saxons, with a full day of exciting activities, displays and talks by the English Companions.

Win the perfect escape at Manor House Lindley for Two.

Unwind, relax and be perfectly looked after for the night with a stay in a stunning bedroom, dinner in The Lantern Room and breakfast the following day in the beautiful surroundings of The Kitchen.

Enter our competition to be in for a chance of winning your perfect stay! Follow @manorhouselindley on Instagram to enter.

Terms and conditions apply.

Festival of Archaeology, Hull

Uncover Yorkshire's past this Yorkshire Day. Join us on the last day of the Festival of Archaeology with a celebration of the archaeology in Hull. There will be guided tours, exhibitions, and talks.

The Deep, Hull

Dine with Sharks this Yorkshire Day at The Deep - one of the world's most spectacular aquariums with a dining experience like no other. This truly unique experience includes a private tour after hours before a delicious 3-course meal courtesy of the award-winning restaurant; Rupert & Darwin, accompanied by a bottle of Prosecco (or why not upgrade to Champagne)!

Hull Theatres

Discover Dragons and Mythical Beasts this Yorkshire Day. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Take your place among legendary heroes, don't miss this brand-new spell-binding adventure live on stage.

Haworth, Bradford

On Yorkshire Day, remember the Brontë sisters, literary greats. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë were poets and novelists whose works, such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, have become classics all over the world. Join the Bronte Parsonage for the Brontë Festival of Women's Writing 2021.

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Bradford

Steam along the Worth Valley this Yorkshire Day while enjoying a traditional Cream Tea in the comfort of a bygone era aboard the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's two Pullman Parlour Cars. You'll be seated in one of the magnificently restored 1930s carriages and treated to the best Yorkshire hospitality.

St George's Hall, Bradford

Discover more about the fascinating history of St. George's Hall, a historic Bradford venue, as well as the exciting range of people who have performed and gathered there since 1853. Join the socially distanced, walking tours.

Leeds Pride Village Fete, Leeds

The Angels are delighted to be hosting their Village Fete again in 2021 to celebrate LGBT+ Pride in Leeds in partnership with Mill Hill Chapel. Gather in a family-friendly accessible space for community groups, families and young people created to spend time celebrate visibility and identities with fun activities, food and refreshments.

Otley Live, Leeds

Otley Live promises a great weekend of music at the West Yorkshire market town's fantastic music venues. Over the weekend, there will be live music in eight of Otley's music venues over three days, including free outdoor concerts, a wide variety of ticketed evening gigs and a buskers programme, bringing music to all!

Bi-centenary of John Barran, Picnic and walk in Roundhay Park, Leeds

Celebrate the contributions to Leeds of John Barran with a picnic and walk at Roundhay Park. This remarkable, far-sighted businessman, innovator and politician, who lived 1821-1905 brought in ground-breaking machinery to revolutionise clothing production. Learn about the history of the park since Barran initiated its transformation into a public asset.

Maurice Dobson Museum, Barnsley

Maurice Dobson Museum are holding a 2 day celebration, 31 July - 1 August. On Saturday Ian McMillan is reviving a tradition dating back the 1800s where every household in Darfield flung a Yorkshire pudding from their front door. On 1 August at 10:30am the U3A brass brand will be playing the courtyard.

Yorkshire Day at Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield

From the ridiculous to the sublime, Friends of Tolson and Ravensknowle Park present Wonky Olympics - an interactive performance inspired by the lasting legacy of London 2012 to get Britain playing sports every day. Two hapless PE teachers have decided to recreate the games with some cones, hula hoops... and a tiny megaphone.

Yorkshire Day at Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield

One of Yorkshire's finest vintage singers, Huddersfield's Laura Stimpson developed a love of music from the 1940s after listening to her grandparents' collection of 78RPM records and since then has been convinced that she was born in the wrong era. Laura will be performing a range of classic songs from the 1920s - 1950s at Ravensknowle Park.

Yorkshire Day at Farmer Copleys, Wakefield

Without a doubt, Yorkshire is one of the greatest food producers in the UK. Visit Farmer Copleys near Pontefract, an award-winning farm shop and café offering "field to fork" daily specials and an afternoon tea with a Yorkshire twist. While you're there explore the Corn Maze and try your hand at outdoor crafts. Booking is essential!

Summer @ Pit, National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield

Delve into the past this Yorkshire Day and have a grand day out at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield. Book an underground tour, discover the history of Gala Day, get digging on the beach and uncover how Yorkshire miners spent their summer holidays. Don't forget your bucket and spade!

Yorkshire Day In Pontefract

Pack a picnic and spend the morning exploring the romantic ruins of Pontefract Castle, known as a once-fearsome fortress that dominated Yorkshire and beyond. Later take a short walk into the historic market town, home to the famous Pontefract cake and host to a speciality market in celebration of Yorkshire Day.

Have a brilliant Yorkshire Day!

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LifeCycle issue 9, Winter 2020

It also features articles on monitoring Moorhen, Crossbills and Twite, creating a nest recording group, explains what researchers have done with the nests that have been supplied by nest recorders

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A hub for mapping the UK's hedgehogs, and pledging to make holes for them. Part of Hedgehog Street, a national campaign to save hedgehogs by PTES & BHPS.

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One of the main priorities of the ESB is to host the National Earthworm Recording Scheme.

Why record earthworms?

What species of earthworms do we have in Great Britain? Where are they found? Does the vegetation above the soil make a difference to which earthworms you could expect to find somewhere? Recording helps to answer these types of tricky questions, without data we'd be guessing. So is collecting a simple record of a species at a location enough? Records data is very useful for telling us what species of earthworms are found where. However, if they are collected in a more structured way this data can also be very useful for helping us to understand more about their ecology: why they are found in different places, what causes the differences in populations and how they are changing. This can help inform conservation of earthworms, and highlight changes in distributions if recorded over a longer time period and at a wide spatial scale. You can help by surveying and identifying earthworms and sending in your records into the National Earthworm recording Scheme.

Please note that all records submitted to the National Earthworm Recording scheme will be shared responsibly with external organisations, such as Local Biological Records Centres and the National Biodiversity Network. Earthworm records will be made freely available, alongside other wildlife records, to the general public.

What information do I need to create an earthworm record?

In order to make a biological record 4 pieces of information are compulsory (what, where, when and who). If any of these pieces of information are missing the record can't be accepted.

Who made the identification?

What species was present?

Where were the specimens found?

When was the specimen found?

The video below from our Recording Officer explains in more detail...

However, there are lots of other fields of data that can be gathered alongside the core fields to improve our understanding of earthworms. The ESB has produced the National Earthworm Recording Scheme (NERS) Earthworm Recorder's Handbook as guidance for earthworm recorders. This includes an Earthworm Site Survey Form that can be used to gather data in the field.

Submitting an earthworm record

Anyone can submit records of earthworms to the recording scheme by going out and looking for earthworms in your local area and telling us what you find. This will allow us to build up a picture of the distribution of earthworm species in the UK. We already have some data, but there are huge gaps in sampling across the country. The Earthworm Society of Britain runs field meetings which members can attend so you can learn how sample earthworms and identify which species you have discovered.

There are 2 methods for submitting records to the National Earthworm Recording Scheme:

1. You can submit your records through the National Earthworm Recording Scheme iRecord activity (preferred method)

2. You can email your records to ESBenquiries@gmail.com using the Earthworm Records Submission Sheet.

Please note that all records submitted to the National Earthworm Recording scheme will be shared responsibly with external organisations, such as Local Environmental Records Centres, the National Biodiversity Network Atlas and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Earthworm records will be made freely available, alongside other wildlife records, to the general public. See our Earthworm Data page for more details.

Except where otherwise indicated, this work was created by Keiron Derek Brown on behalf of the Earthworm Society of Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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National Recycle Week | 20 - 26 September

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Recycle Week is Recycle Now's flagship annual event which is a celebration of recycling across the nation. Now in its 18th year, it's the one week of the year where retailers, brands, waste management companies, trade associations, governments and the media come together to achieve one goal: to galvanise the public into recycling more of the right things, more often.

This year's theme: Step It Up this Recycle Week

The Climate Crisis is a tough subject. But we're a nation of even tougher subjects. The last 15 months have shown that. And while throughout the past year many things have happened over which we've had no control, the Climate Crisis is something we can actively do something about. Every one of us, every single day. Most of us already do, through small but powerful habits - like recycling. We know environmental concerns are still on the increase, so we need to do more. We need to do it now. And we need to act together. It's time to join the fight against climate change. Step It Up this Recycle Week.

With our proven track record of tapping into national conversations and sentiments, this year's Recycle Week is set to be a truly impactful national event.

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The British Mycological Society's UK Fungus Day festivities will take place over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of October 2021.

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Black History Month 2023 - Celebrating our Sisters | Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER

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ELIGIBILITY

Associations are asked to prioritise individuals who reflect the depth and breadth of the veteran community with priority given to:

Ex-service personnel and civilians from the UK and the Commonwealth who have served the Crown.

Wives, husbands, or civil partners of those who have died as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

Please note, this is a veterans' parade, therefore serving Armed Forces personnel are not permitted to take part. Civilians cannot take part unless they meet the eligibility criteria above.
As any carer accompanying a veteran will be included within the 10,000-attendance cap; where appropriate, the option of one veteran assisting another for the duration of the dispersal should be considered.

Registration for individual wishing to march in the parade is now closed. If you have any questions, please email the Remembrance Events Team at: cenotaph@britishlegion.org.uk

If you wish to attend the service as a spectator, further information will be made available on the website of the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in due course.

If you have any queries regarding the Cenotaph Dispersal, please contact the Remembrance Events Team by email at cenotaph@britishlegion.org.uk.

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25 November - 3 December It's never been more important to plant trees for the future. National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season. It gets people out planting trees around the country, reminding everyone how fundamental trees are to our lives.

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Gardening can help connect us - with each other, with ourselves and with nature

Grow Social is an RHS initiative designed to help combat social isolation. Last year, in 2020, Grow Social events across the country had to be cancelled or postponed as the UK went into lockdown. Since then loneliness is even more prevalent and your efforts are needed now more than ever.

With this in mind, we're once again encouraging you to use gardening and plants to make new connections in your community. Grow Social aims to help break down barriers for people who may feel isolated or cut off.

Government guidance on getting together in person is still changing and varies between nations, so 2021's Grow Social focus is on performing small acts of kindness to help everyone feel less alone.

Whether you want to let neighbours know you're there with a doorstep seedling drop, or to encourage your community outdoors with a sunflower search, we've got resources to help you.

Request a Grow Social pack by signing up here

Growing together: Grow Social and Bloom

Anyone is welcome to sign up to Grow Social, including Bloom and It's Your Neighbourhood groups. Community has never been so important and over the last year we've seen appreciation grow for local green space.

If you request a Grow Social pack, please feel free to use it in whichever way supports your projects. You may want to raise awareness of your group or thank your fantastic volunteers.

Although at the RHS we're promoting Grow Social in May 2021, we know it may not be the best time for you - the great thing about Grow Social is that you can still hold your activities any time of the year!

Share your Grow Social stories

We'd love to see your examples of making new connections through gardening and reaching out beyond the 'garden gate', to those that might not usually take part. Share your plans and events with us using #GrowSocial on Facebook and Twitter. Alternatively you can send us an email us to let us know what you get up to.

More ideas and inspiration...

RHS Membership

I enjoy a refreshing walk... my membership gives me free family days out as often as I like.

Mrs Giddings, RHS member

Join the RHS

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Rewilding Britain aims to tackle the climate emergency and extinction crisis, reconnect people with the natural world and to help communities thrive.

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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission | CWGC

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Welcome to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. We commemorate the 1.7M men and women of the Commonwealth that died during the First & Second World Wars.

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Wombwell

Wombwell War Memorial is located within the grounds of the Church of St Mary on High Street. The inscriptions are:
THE SUPREME SACRIFICE 1914 - 18 1939 - 45

LEST WE FORGET THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE PARISH OF WOMBWELL, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY TRUTH & JUSTICE IN THE GREAT WARS

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD, AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN, AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

O VALIANT HEARTS, WHO TO YOUR GLORY CAME THROUGH DUST OF CONFLICT AND THROUGH BATTLE FLAME TRANQUIL YOU LIE, YOUR KNIGHTLY VIRTUE PROVED YOUR MEMORY HALLOWED IN THE LAND YOU LOVED.

To our glorious dead 1939-45

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​Arthur Haywood (320787) Athens Memorial
Royal Armoured Corps - 4th Queen's Own Hussars
1 April 1941, aged 21
Son of William and Mary Haywood; husband of Winifred June Haywood, of Alderholt, Dorsetshire.

Believed to have been aboard the dutch transport ship SS Slamat which was sunk during the evacualtion of Greece.

St Mary's Church Roll of Honour

A roll of honour exists in St Mary's Church:
ROLL OF HONOUR FOR THE PARISH OF WOMBWELL

IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY, TRUTH AND JUSTICE IN THE GREAT WARS

GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

Additional Details

Wombwell Working Men's Club

Leonard Taylor Burrows

​Allan Hopkins McCue (534167)
Royal Air Force
15 July 1943, aged 24
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James McCue, of Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.
Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery

​Ronald Murfin (408524)
Royal Artillery - 9 Coast Regt
8 September 1945, aged 28
Son of William and Caroline Murfin, of Wombwell, Yorkshire.
Singapore Memorial

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The memorial takes the form of a traditional lychgate, constructed from stone walls, timber and with a slate roof. Mounted on the inside stone walls of the lychgate are brass plaques on wooden panels which commemorate those who gave their ...

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The Starter Guide is just one way in which the Beautiful Burial Ground Project will support absolute beginners to research and record the natural, built and social heritage of burial grounds.

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Barnsley CVS is a new chapter for our organisation. After two years of planning in April 2019 Barnsley CVS officially launched. Taking over from Voluntary Action Barnsley and Priory Campus Development Trust.

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Barnsley CVS is a new chapter for our organisation. After two years of planning in April 2019 Barnsley CVS officially launched. Taking over from Voluntary Action Barnsley and Priory Campus Development Trust. Barnsley CVS means Community and Voluntary Services. We support volunteers, local charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprise organisations.

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