2024 Events
Tuesday 21st May at 6.30pm.
There will be a ceremony to remember the life of Peter Fry who was a Sea Cadet in the Tunbridge Wells Corps - the TS Brilliant - but was killed whilst attending a training camp during WW2. There will be a service held at his graveside in Section B16 in the cemetery and the Sea Cadets and Band will be present.
Peter's family gave a cup in his honour which is presented annually to the cadet of the year and the presentation will take place at the chapel, following the service.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the chapel and you are all invited to take part in this interesting event. Please contact the secretary on ftwc.sec@gmail.com or 07944 364622 if you wish to attend - simply for numbers for the SCC parents who are providing the refreshments
National Cemeteries Week & Love Your Burial Ground Week 8th - 16th June
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. https://www.cemeteryfriends.com>ncw
Love your Burial Ground Week is a celebratory week which has been running for many years.
https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/love-your-burial-ground-week
Heritage Open Days 7th & 8th September
The national theme this year is Routes - Networks - Connections
More details about our event will be posted soon
23rd October Fungus Walk
Our popular annual fungus walk will take place on Wednesday 23rd October at 10am.
Booking will be required for this event. Watch this space for more details nearer the time.
Blessing of Catholic Graves (date tbc)
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual blessing of Catholic graves, which takes place on the Sunday closest to All Souls’ Day. Meet for prayers in the Catholic section of the cemetery near the Bayham Road entrance. Graves in other parts of the cemetery can be blessed on request. The Friends Chapel will be open afterwards for hot drinks and cake.
10th November. Remembrance Sunday
This annual event will see wreaths laid at the four War Memorials in the cemetery. These are the First and Second World War Crosses of Sacrifice, the Civilian War Memorial and the RAF Memorial. Everyone is invited to attend this Civic Event.
The Friends Chapel will be open after the event for refreshments
7th December at 3pm Advent Concert
Join us for another afternoon of advent carols and seasonal refreshments.
Further details nearer the time!
25th October
Fungi Walk
Our annual and very popular fungi walk will take place today led by Martin Allison. Places will be limited. Further details on how to book nearer the time.