We wish all our volunteers, friends and supporters a very Happy Christmas and all good wishes for 2025. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Friends over the year…
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Action Day 7th December
We are sorry to announce that the Action Day on Saturday 7th December has been cancelled. The weather forecast is for high winds and heavy rain, and we would not be safe to work there with the number of trees in the cemetery.
Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2024
We met at the War Memorial to lay a wreath in remembrance of all those who died in war and are either laid to rest in Lawnswood, or remembered in…
Moths and Small Mammals at Lawnswood Cemetery
Our Leeds City Council Ranger arranged this event to observe moths and small mammals living in the cemetery. Two wood mice and a shrew were found in the cosy humane…
Ethel Preston on the BBC
Broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds 27th June 2024. Ann Lightman tells Story of Ethel Preston.
Leeds Parks and Green Spaces Forum
We are a member of the LPGSF which meets throughout the year to share information, ideas and issues. Friends groups from across the city who support parks, cemeteries and green…
National Federation of Cemetery Friends
We are a member of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends which brings together groups from around the country and links into the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe. The…