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Today was Heritage Open Day in the cemetery today (13 September 2026) so we held a tour. Rita and Alan were in early to get the bunting and little flags set up, which had been provided by Bridgwater Town Council. Although the sky looked menacing and there were a few spots of drizzle, the weather

Something that has not been able to happen for a long time due to rain and hot weather but today (9 September 2026) we have a mid-week diary for you. As the cemetery is open this Sunday for Heritage Day (Walking Tour at 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.) Alan & Rita thought they really ought

Back to a full house in the cemetery today (6 September 2026) with Chris, Astrid, Alan and Rita. Alan & Rita arrived early and proceeded to put up the banner on the cemetery railings advertising Heritage Open Day, that done they decided to trim back the hedge protruding into the pavement outside. Next job was

Alan and Rita working in the cemetery today (30 August 2026).  After heavy rain yesterday, Alan thought he would try and dig a hole where our new memorial is to be installed in Section G. (More information on this soon).  Sadly after digging for what seemed ages, he realised he needed more than his pickaxe and spade, and

Another hot and sunny day (23 August 2026), Alan and Rita arrived bright and early as they needed to finish earlier this week, and Astrid joined us tea break time.  It was another session for working in the shade and it was decided to keep to the front of the cemetery to tidy up. Rita started

Alan and Rita working in the cemetery today (9 August 2026). While they felt fresh and strong they dragged the two dumpy bags filled last week up to the dumping area – a lovely surprise, all the full bags had been emptied and the tree branches all gone. Many thanks to the Town Council grounds

Perfect weather for cementing today (26 July 2026) plenty of cloud and not too hot.  Rita unable to join Alan in the cemetery today so he went in on his own.  He worked on the Dodden 9-42 grave that he worked on last week when he cleared all the old cement off the posts and kerbs. No

Just Alan and Rita in the cemetery today (19 July 2026), due to the very hot weather last weekend everyone decided to stay home, just a bit cooler today, but not much! As we arrived, saw the grass brown and burnt up with the sun, but the insides of the graves were all nice and

Another fine day for working in the cemetery, although rain was forecast, none arrived! In the cemetery today was Alan, Rita and Chris, Astrid came in for a short while and we were especially pleased to see Dave who came in to visit, and unable to work due to having a bad knee. Rita cleared the