Branch News: Ashford

St Matthews Church Ashford, Christmas Fayre – Saturday 30th November

Saturday 30th November 2019 The sun was certainly shining on the Ashford ladies last Saturday. With handmade bouquets being sold and hot chocolate on the go, Funeral Arranger Penny and District Manager Victoria had a lovely morning enticing people into St Matthew’s Christmas Fayre. A big thank you to our ducks as once again they proved popular with children AND this time adults getting a tad competitive! Congratu...

St Matthews Church Ashford Christmas Fayre Sat 30th November

Come along to St Matthews Church in Ashford tomorrow Saturday 30th November from 11.00am to 2.00pm for the Christmas Fayre. Lodge Brothers will be providing the Hot Chocolate to keep everyone warm!...

1-2-1 Advice Sessions on Dying Matters & Funeral Planning

On the first Wednesday of every month, Lodge Brothers in partnership with Age UK Hounslow, are offering one-to-one advice sessions on dying matters and funeral planning. The next session is on Wednesday 4th December 10am-12pm at the Southville Community Centre Feltham. Our Funeral Arrangers will advise on: What are the first steps after a death The different types of funerals available What can be inclu...

Thank You To Our Community This Remembrance Week

With our branch close to the town’s War Memorial it is only fitting we make our remembrance display prominent and engage with our wonderful community. A huge thank you goes to Mr Scott Green, Mr John Purser and LJ Motorcycle Repairs of Twickenham for the loan of their amazing artefacts and decorations. Having her father as a motorcycle mechanic and having personally conducted several motorcycle hearse funerals this...

Chris Lodge Rides Land’s End to John O’Groats in Memory of Ben

On Saturday 7th September 2019, I will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats  - 9 days, 980 miles.  Whilst I undertake this challenge I will be remembering our friend and colleague Ben, who tragically took his own life. I would like to raise money for CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably – a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. You can find ou...

Lodge Brothers Regular Supporters of Dementia UK

Lodge Brothers regularly hold fundraising events for Dementia UK and were recently awarded with a certificate confirming donations totalling £5,679.40 for this hugely important charity. Keep up the good work everyone!...

Memory Stars for Fathers Day at Ashford Branch

The ladies at Ashford Branch are inviting people to write a memory star for their Dads/Granddads who are sadly no longer with us anymore and place on the memory branch in their window for Father’s Day this Sunday....

Ashford Branch Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

The ladies at Ashford branch have created a window display to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy....

St Matthews Church Fayre, Ashford

A fun day was certainly had by Ashford locals and parishioners of St Matthew’s Church Ashford. On Saturday 11th May, their annual summer fayre saw a band play all afternoon, cakes, stalls, bouncy castles and Morris dancing-which District manager Victoria couldn’t help but get involved in. Our refreshment stall run by Victoria and branch arranger Penny raised a welcomed £47!...

Name The Dragon for St George’s Day!

Last year we were lucky to have Loki our handmade dragon. This year we have a smaller branch protector who needs a name... if you would like to be in with a chance of winning an Easter egg then please visit Ashford branch and leave us with your name, phone number and the name you think best suits our dragon. Winner to be announced on Tuesday 23rd April. Good luck!...