Month: October 2018

This special Cemetery Trail  honoured in particular the 31 fallen Holbeach soldiers from World War 1 who are buried or commemorated in the Cemetery.

At each grave there was a brief  description of the fallen and a Memorial Cross placed by the grave.

The Trail  started at 2.00 p.m., and  the Chapels were open from mid-day so that more time was given to seeing the LAST 100 DAYS EXHIBITION.

There was  an opportunity to find TOMMY – the evocative silhouette that stands guard over each grave in turn.   A second TOMMY has now been purchased, thanks to the generosity of many local people in raising the necessary funds.

This is a new venture. so do come along and support it.  There will be a variety of craft stalls in the Chapels, selling a good range of items from 11.00 a.m – 4.00 p.m.

Also spend a little time wandering round the cemetery and making use of the new CEMETERY TRAIL LEAFLETS.

Members of the Research Team will be on hand to help you find information about your ancestors.

Light refreshments will also be available throughout the day.

A chance to enjoy a gentle stroll around HOLBEACH CEMETERY, PARK ROAD,  and learn something about the interesting  lives of people buried here. As always the research team  has sourced some fascinating stories to share with the people who come on this trail.

Walk will start from the Chapels at about 2.00 p.m.

The excellent exhibition about soldiers who participated in World War 1 and are commemorated here,  may also be viewed.

Light refreshments will be served after the walk.

DO COME AND JOIN US FOR THIS ANNUAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, 6th OCTOBER.