The Commemoration will be held at the Brighton General Cemetery on the paved area outside the Office at 9.30 for a 10am start.  Marking Remembrance week, the flags will be flying until the 17^th November. This is the eighth in a series of 50 graves to have a flag flying to honour our Service Persons for their sacrifice for King and Country. With 400 flags flying it is going to be an amazing sight.

If you would like to attend please ring or email Lois – 9558 4240 or info@brightoncemetorians.org to let us know that you will be attending

On this walk we will be talking about the largely unknown brave men and women who served their country during various wars.  1344 Corporal Robert Patrick Norton Robertson who fought and died during the Boer War, Kevin John Rae was captured in Malaya and was held as a Prisoner of War at Changi. These are but a few of those that we will be getting know on this walk.  We honour and remember them.

Meet near the office at 2p,m   Cost: $15 per person  Booking is essential – Lois on 9558 4248

. On 25 January 1892, noted architect Percy Oakden was engaged to design a residence for the Sexton. Twenty-one tenders to construct “The Lodge” submitted plans ranging from £694-7-9 and £998-11-0 with the contract awarded to local builders Boxshall and Leonard on 8 March. The office, boardroom and strongroom were added in 1929 while the service wing, wash house, kitchen and other modifications were completed in 1930 at a further cost of £800.

Ever wondered what the inside of the building is like?, this is your opportunity to see the inside of the building that is normally not open to the general public and enjoy a nice lunch.

You will be able to follow the time line of 170 years of the cemetery up and down the passage alson with displays by the Glen Eira Historical Society that were part of the 170^th celebrations of 19^th October.

When: 8^th December with lunch being served from 12 Noon.          Cost $20 per person

Bookings are essential – To book please ring Lois on 9558 4248