Branch News: Cobham

Lodge Brothers Sponsor Whiteley Villages Races

Lodge Brothers had the honour of sponsoring Whiteley Village for another one of their great events this year. This time it was the Whiteley Races Day, which were held on Sunday 10th June, with over 500 participants of all ages. Numerous races were run, culminating in the main event, the 10k. The men’s race was won by Adam Bennett (pictured on the right) with the outrageous time of 39min09sec, a full 1min29sec in ...

Burvale Cemetery – Tony Hemsley Retires

After 34 years of service Tony, the resident grave digger at Burvale Cemetery is retiring. It’s definitely the end of an era but not to worry, Tony isn’t going far, he is remaining on-site as the steward of the cemetery but will now be concentrating on his love of motorbikes! We hope he enjoys our present of a bottle of “Gentlemen Jack” to celebrate his long service! Tony, you will be missed!...

Care Home Residents Treated to Limousine Trip to London

A few lucky residents from Tiltwood Care Home in Cobham Surrey enjoyed a day out in London recently courtesy of Lodge Brothers. Staff at Tiltwood had become frustrated with being let down by local transport options so Lodge Brothers stepped in with two chauffeur driven limousines to London. The residents enjoyed taking in all the sights and also had a rotation on the London Eye in their own personal pod! It was so...

Free Ice Creams for Springfield House Care Home Residents

Residents and Staff of Springfield House Care Home in Cobham had been feeling the heat recently from the  inclement weather and were delighted when Lodge Brothers offered to cool them down with free ice cream. Paul Bye of Lodge Brothers took great delight in delivering ice cream, cones, strawberry sauce and chocolate flakes for the staff and residents to enjoy and hoped that this sweet treat would make the 30 deg...

Fathers Day Poems at Lodge Brothers Cobham

Our Cobham branch marked Fathers Day last week with some very simple poetry on display in the window: Miss You Dad A beautiful memory clearer than gold Of a Father whose worth can never be told There's a place in my heart no one can fill I miss you Dad and always will...

Easter Display at Cobham Branch

Claire Nightingale of Lodge Brothers in Cobham created a tasteful Easter display for her branch this year. Claire was keen to offer an opportunity to those walking past the window an opportunity to pause and reflect on anyone that had passed away at this time of year....

St Patrick’s Day at Cobham Branch

Lodge Brothers of Cobham celebrated St Patrick’s Day last weekend remembering past clients & families with a Irish origin. Lodge Brothers ensure they respect the multi-cultural communities they serve by hanging flags or creating full window displays on as many public holidays as possible. This has become a recognised event in the local community and locals now look out for the change of the window display...

Christmas Tree Blessing at Lodge Brothers Cobham

Lodge Brothers in Cobham recently invited bereaved families to an intimate Christmas Tree blessing ceremony held at the branch in Holly Hedge Road. Following a service and blessing from Rev Canon Robert Jenkins of St Andrews Church, families were given the opportunity to hang a message on the tree, then the lights were switched on and will stay lit through the Christmas period as a mark of remembrance for those...

Lodge Brothers of Cobham Remember the Fallen

Cobham branch of Lodge Brothers, along with many other branches in the region, have commemorated Remembrance Day with a an eye-catching window display featuring the Union Flag, a poppy wreath and texts from the era. District Manager Paul Bye commented, “It is of utmost importance that days like today are marked with due respect, and all of our branches across the region have done so with some fantastic window...

Lodge Brothers of Cobham Needs your Help Collecting Stamps for Leukaemia Care

Leukaemia Care is a national blood cancer support charity. We are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, Leukaemia Care make every day count. Support Leukaemia Care today by sending your recycled stamps to Lodge Brothers in Cobham. Claire Nightingale, our Branch Funeral Arranger has b...