Branch News: Surbiton

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Poppies

Our Surbiton branch arrange Jane has included some very informative elements in her Remembrance window display this year. She explains: "I have based my theme on 11 Things You Didn’t Know About The Poppy and have also included a brief history of the Royal British Legion too, who campaign the Poppy Appeal. The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion's biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, ...

Daylight Saving Time Begins

The residents of Surbiton were reminded last week in good time to put their clocks back at 2.00am on Sunday morning. We hope everyone enjoyed the extra hour in bed!...

‘Long Ditton Alive’ at St Mary’s Church – Sat 7th September

Join District Manager Victoria Kibble and Funeral Arranger Jane Day at St Mary's Church on Saturday 7th September for 'Long Ditton Alive', a free entry community exhibition event with live music, treasure hunts, children's games, facepainting, arts & crafts...and more. There will be guided walks around the historic churchyard, and lots of fun things to do for all the family!...

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 Surbiton Supports Dementia UK

Along with several other Lodge Brothers branches, Surbiton branch recently received a certificate from Dementia UK to confirm donations totalling £680.88 for this hugely important charity. Funeral Arranger Jane Day commented, "Isn't this great to see how one small part of the service that we provide, is helping such a worthy cause!" Keep up the good work!...

‘In Memory’ Pins to Commemorate Fathers Day

Surbiton branch window display is Celebrating Father’s Day by thanking Dads who are with us and remembering In Loving Memory all the Dads, Grandads and Great Grandads who are in Heaven. Why not wear a special In Memory Pin this Father’s Day in memory of your special Dad. Please call in to the branch to purchase a Pin of your choice from Jane....

23rd April is St George’s Day

Jane at Surbiton branch is displaying the story of St George and the Dragon today to commemorate the patron saints special day....

Hot Cross Buns and Spring Flowers for Local Nursing Homes in Surbiton 

Easter hopped its way into three of Surbiton’s nursing homes today. Southborough, Hamilton and Bourne House nursing homes all celebrated with fresh hot cross buns handed out by Lodge Brothers Surbiton branch arranger Jane and district arranger Dominic. Pretty spring flowers brightened up the lounges too.  ...

Happy Easter From Surbiton Branch

Jane has adorned the branch window with Easter eggs, chicks and cards to wish all the Surbiton locals a very Happy Easter!...

Spring Forward This Weekend!

Well done Jane for reminding the Surbiton locals to put their clocks forward one hour this Saturday night!! Several passers-by have already popped in to say thanks for the prompt. ...