St Lukes - FARNWORTH, WIDNES

[stretchie]

Can anyone tell me if all the brambles have been cut down in Farnworth Church graveyard?

Last time I went, I got stuck.... very painful.

Stretchie

[jangeo]

Its an ongoing problem at Farnworth because the clearing of brambles etc is carried out by church volunteers, I have noticed in the past that they have had the help of community workers. What section were you interested in because we go to Farnworth and we can have a look and let you know.

Regards
Geoff W

[stretchie]

as you go round the back, its the area to the left.  Every time Ive been its been head high in brambles, I'm looking for the following:

FARMER
BUNN
BAMBER
BROWN

I did find a Farmer in there last time, but I got stuck and my Dad had to come and rescue me with the hedge clippers (which we always take with us).  My Grt Grandparents are buried on the righthand side, on the lower ground, which is easier to reach - Sarah Ann & Edward Bamber, and my Nana Tilly.

It would be great if you let me know if my Dad has to sharpen the clippers!!!

Stretchie

[jangeo]

will get back to you tomorrow as we are due a visit to my in  laws grave

Regards
Geoff W

[stretchie]

Thanks Geoff,

I knew someone on here would be able to help.

Do you do what we do; Farnworth first then the Crem? 

Stretchie.

[jangeo]

Hit the nail on the head.

One thing about Widnes Cem if you need grave locations etc the office at the Cem always help.

Geoff

[stretchie]

I know,

They do it by hand you know, no PC's.

I was amazed.

Have a nice day tomorrow, hope the weather holds out for you.

Wendy

[englandphil]

Does anyone have an update on the condition of the Churchyard, as I am still looking for a number of WW1 and WW2 casualties headstones

P

[stretchie]

I can confirm that all the brambles have been removed from Farnworth Churchyard.  It looks fantastic and who ever did the clean up should be given a medal.

I would encourage anyone who has rellies buried in the churchyard to go and make a day of it, daffodils and crocus are coming up all over the place, the headstones are in perfect condition as they have been protected for so long under the brambles.

stretchie