Branch News: Addlestone

150th Anniversary of Christ Church, Ottershaw

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Christ Church in Ottershaw, the Reverend Sandra Faccini organised for a time capsule to be buried in the church grounds containing several items of interest from life as it is now. Adults and children were involved and a special service was held to dedicate the capsule and it’s contents. Ken Ash, Branch Arranger at Lodge Brothers Addlestone asked Sandra if there was anything th...

Addlestone Community Care Concert

Lodge Brothers Addlestone were one of the sponsors for a local concert held in the Addlestone Community Centre in December. Ken Ash, the Branch Arranger said, “I was pleased that we were able to help with this concert which included the Egham Band to give something back to the community for their ongoing support to us as a family business”. ...

Ken Ash of Lodge Brothers Addlestone Receives Mayor’s Certificate of Achievement

Ken Ash, Lodge Brothers’ Funeral Arranger in Addlestone, has been recognised by the local community and awarded the Mayor’s Certificate of Achievement. What started as a hobby with his daughters in their younger years, turned into a commitment that has so far lasted twenty nine years organising Majorettes’ displays and competitions. Ken is currently Chairman of the National Association of Great Brit...

LODGE BROTHERS MARK THE OCCASION FOR BATTLE OF BRITAIN DAY

For ‘Battle of Britain’ Day on 15th September, Lodge Brothers of Addlestone remembered those who gave their lives in defence of the country in World War II, by featuring the RAF flag along with a small display in the branch window. Even though heavy fighting in the skies continued, 15th September 1940 has been acknowledged and remembered as the date of overwhelming and decisive defeat of the Luftwaffe, an...

Musical Memories with Andy Martin at Eileen Tozer Centre

Lodge Brothers’ concert at the Eileen Tozer Centre in Addlestone yesterday was a resounding success. An enthusiastic audience, sang, applauded and shook their maracas to the music of Andy Martin and his acoustic guitar. The event was organised and paid for by Lodge Brothers as a gift to the staff and visitors of the Centre. Entering into the spirit of the occasion, Ken Ash, Funeral Arranger at Lodge Brothers Ad...

Lodge Brothers Sponsors ‘Presidents vs Captains’ Match at Victory Bowls

Addlestone’s Victory Park Bowls Club Played their annual President v Captains match on Saturday 22nd June with Lodge Brothers sponsoring the event, providing the trophy and a prize fund. The winners of the match – for the first time, winning by two points – were the Club Captain’s Team lead by Joyce Markum our Captain and was played against the President’s team of invited guests lead by Ron...

Eileen Tozer Centre Musical Concert Tuesday 2nd July

On Tuesday 2nd July, Lodge Brothers in Addlestone presents Andy Martin & his acoustic guitar at the Eilieen Tozer Centre from 1.30pm-2.30pm. It’s free entry, and with complimentary refreshments. Come along and join us!   ...

Local World War II Veteran and Arnhem Hero, Dies Aged 88

June 1944 Aged 20yrs On Friday 24th May, Lodge Brothers in Addlestone were proud to conduct the funeral of the late John Flanagan, World War 2 Veteran, who when aged only 20yrs, fought at Arnhem with the 1st British Airbourne Division. John was born an only child in Helensburgh, Scotland on 13th September 1924. As a young man John was an accomplished swimmer and diver. He formed part of a two-man diving comedy team a...

Local Irishman’s Final Farewell

This week, family, friends and business associates of Addlestone-based Irishman Noel ‘Ned’ O’Shea said a well-rehearsed final farewell to the much-loved Kerryman. Not being one to ever miss a party, when he was diagnosed with untreatable lung and spine cancer back in April of this year, 71yr old Ned decided to get straight to work arranging and staging a practice wake, in order that he could take part in the c...

New Funeral Office

Lodge Brothers have recently opened their new branch in Englefield Green. The new funeral home at 32a St.Judes Road, Englefield Green will be managed by Richard Leachman and Robert Lodge who is the seventh generation descendant of James Lodge who founded Lodge Brothers in 1780.  Experienced Funeral Arranger Susan who is moving from the Lodge Brothers branch in Windsor will assist him. Commenting on why the company h...