Branch News: Englefield Green

Lodge Brothers Attend the ‘Lighting Up’ of Englefield Green

Each December the 'Residents Association' of the Surrey village of Englefield Green hold an event to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and again, Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors were present with refreshments for the hardy souls who ventured out to sing and rejoice. District Manager, Richard Leachman said, "It's just a very simple way to tell our community that we are not just there for the sad times!...

Englefield Green War Memorial Unveiled in Special Ceremony

Nearly three years ago, Englefield Green resident John Scott, commented to friends that the village's fallen heroes of the World Wars and of conflicts around the world had not been properly recognised. He set about fundraising, so that a monument could be provided to acknowledge the role played by the 205 servicemen. Last month the beautiful memorial you see in the photograph was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant o...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond Heads UP the Local Runnymede & Weybridge Enterprise Forum Summer Soire

The Runnymede & Weybridge Enterprise Forum is a local business group led by The Right Hon Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Chaired by Beverley Lodge, Director of Lodge Brothers. The RWEF runs various events for businesses in the local community. A recent summer soire event was held at The Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge on 20th July and was Philip’s first event as Chancellor. Over 60 peo...

Magna Carta Celebrations Supported by Lodge Brothers

‘The Barons’ Gathering’ took place on Saturday 13 June 2015 at the Lammas Park in Staines-upon-Thames. As a prelude to the Magna Carta Celebrations it highlighted life experienced in 13th Century Britain with medieval music and dance, jousting displays, combat demonstrations, falconry, children’s activities and much more. Local schools worked on creating special Magna Carta banners and ‘Lodg...

Magna Carta Timeline at Lodge Brothers Englefield Green

To denote and honour the significant 800th anniversary and sealing of the Magna Carta in June 1215, a timeline of events and pictures were on display in Lodge Brothers Englefield Green branch. The timeline included the year 1780 thereby heightening awareness and relevance of Lodge Brothers’ own place in history, spanning over 200 years. Leaflets and information of events taking place in nearby Thorpe and Staines-...

Merlewood Nursing Home Invite Lodge Brothers to Give ‘Dying Matters Week’ Presentation

On Monday 18th May, Lodge Brothers District Manager Richard Leachman was invited to give a presentation for ‘Dying Matters Week’ at Merlewood Nursing Home in Virginia Water. Director of Lodge Brothers Mrs Beverley Lodge also attended the Pre-Paid Funeral Plan Presentation, which was well received by staff. Meanwhile, in the window of Lodge Brothers in St Jude’s Road in nearby Englefield Green, a display invited...

Lodge Brothers Sponsor Flower Pots in St Jude’s Road, Englefield Green

Just in time for summer and the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta, the flower beds in Englefield Green are being readied. Derek from ‘Phil Franklin Landscapes Ltd’ works hard to make it happen, as the flower containers are a striking feature at the entrance to the Green and have prompted many passers-by to stop and appreciate them. Lodge Brothers pride themselves on being part of the local community ...

Englefield Green Infant School Medieval Magna Carta Summer Fayre

Englefield Green Infant School will be holding their annual Summer Fayre on 6th June, from 11am-3pm. They are anticipating an attendance of between 500-700 people and there will be a dedicated events arena. Needless to say this is a big event, and Lodge Brothers of Englefield Green are pleased to be on-board in support of our local community. Sam Bailey, Fundraising Coordinator for the school, said: “We’re a ...

Lodge Brothers Thanked for Continued Support of Englefield Green Memorial Project 2015

On a recent visit to Lodge Brothers in Englefield Green, Mr John Scott MBE, the driving force behind the Englefield Green Memorial Project, thanked staff for their continued support. The memorial will carry over 200 names in total, including 91 buried in war graves in the cemetery and 117 village residents who lost their lives in both World Wars. Fund raising efforts continue in the area – the current figure st...

Christmas Tree Lights Switched on in Englefield Green

On a cold Saturday afternoon, a small group of hardy souls gathered to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the heart of Englefield Green Village. Chair of the Residents Association, Mrs Joyce Taylor and local vicar Rev Mark Ewbank, were among those who joined the event. A choir from nearby Royal Holloway University led the singing, and refreshments were served by staff from Lodge Brothers Funeral Directo...