Branch News: Ashford

Father Joseph Fernandes Inducted at St Mary’s Acton

Lodge Brothers District Managers Victoria Kibble and Nicola Bisiker went to St Mary’s Church in Acton on Tuesday to see the lovely Fr Joseph be inducted into the Church having left St Hilda’s in Ashford. In his own words Father Joseph Fernandes, recent vicar of St Hilda’s Church in Ashford, said: "I came as a stranger I left as a friend." How true he was, Victoria added, "We have been so thankful for the suppo...

St. Hilda’s Remembrance service Wednesday 8th December 2021

With the twinkling glow of fairy lights and the warm welcome from Father Joseph we invited the community of Ashford to our remembrance service, in what was a beautiful evening filled with music from not only the wonderful Choir of St. Hilda’s but the talented Rebeca Jones-Harpist. A heartfelt thank you to all who were involved and importantly to those who attended....

Lodge Brothers Coffee Morning Raises Money for Macmillan

A special well done to the four Lodge Brothers branches who held coffee mornings to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support; together they managed to raise over £500! Although we were unable to welcome people in to the branch for a cuppa and a chat, our takeaway coffee and cake proved just as popular. A huge thank you to everyone for their donations and support. Robert Lodge, Chairman....

VE Day Display at Ashford Branch

Although VE Day cannot be celebrated in style this year it shouldn’t stop us from raising a glass, or a cuppa, to thank all of our WW2 heroes. This Friday 8th May, the Nation toasts together at 3pm from the safety of everyone’s own homes. Whether you are driveway dining, garden gathering (with same household only) or simply saluting from a safe distance we thank you for joining in....

A Dedication to Our Private Ambulance Team

Jill Palmer, our  Funeral Arranger at Windsor branch has written this heart-felt dedication to all our unsung heroes that work behind the scenes at Lodge Brothers, to let them know how much we respect them: “This is a dedication to all the staff that work from the shadows. Our private ambulance team and all those who work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has their last time. These are the people that we entru...

Join Lodge Brothers in Our ‘Little Light Up’

Lodge Brothers branches across the region will be joining the local community by showing our support and thanks to all key workers and offering our prayers to the families we are honoured to serve. Join us in our 'Little Light Up' Every Friday at 5pm we will light a candle in every branch. Take a moment to remember there are people thinking of you....

Happy St David’s Day from Lodge Brothers Ashford

To our Welsh families and friends we wish you all a happy St David’s day. 'Toastie' - our very own Welsh dragon who was so perfectly named last year by an Ashford resident, is enjoying pride of place in our window smiling at all those who go past....

People’s Prom Concert – Friday 7th February

JOIN US for an evening of music and song ... Friday 7th February at 7.30pm, St Peter's Church, Laleham Road, Staines TW18 2DX. Tickets £12, to book please call 01784 456701. (All proceeds to the parish)...

Christmas Remembrance Service at St Hilda’s, Ashford

On Sunday 15th December, St Hilda’s Church in Ashford kindly opened its doors once again for us to hold our Christmas Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.  A special thanks goes to Glain Dafydd who beautifully filled the air with music from her harp, as well as the Church choir and musical director for providing such glorious singing and musical accompaniment. Our service brought together over 300 people who ...

Merry Christmas from us all at Ashford Branch

Ashford’s tree of remembrance goes up every year and is always adorned with beautiful words remembering friends and family who are sadly no longer with us. Sitting proud in the middle of the branch, we would like to offer everyone an opportunity to come in and add their own remembrance card. Should you be in the mood for carols or Church services, our main window has all of our local Church Christmas Carol and ser...