Friends of newark cemetery was started 4 years ago. More member are most welcome. FONC instigated and organised the 150th Anniversary of the Cemetery. The event took place on the 7th October 2006 and was opened by the Mayor of Newark. There were displays from Bereavement Groups and the War Graves Commission. There were historical trails and wildlife displays. FONC also hold a yearly Open Day to include both Historical and Wildlife Trails.

Over the past 4 years, FoNC have planted over 4000 Spring bulbs around the Chapel and Cemetery Lodge, cleaned memorials and benches and have organised nature and historical tours of the Cemetery.

FoNC are currently running 3 initiatives:

Throughout the year, a service is offered to those mourning loved ones and to other visitors to the Cemetery. Services include bereavement support, help with family history, grave location, history of the Cemetery etc. If you would like to take advantage of these services or if you would like to help provide these services, please contact the Town Council or Newark Cemetery Lodge.

A Comfort Book is being produced, containing poems, quotations and scriptural passages, designed to provide comfort and support to bereaving families. Members of the public have been asked to submit any poems they would like to be included and it is hoped to have the book ready by the end of the year. Any financial contributions towards the cost of printing would be appreciated.

On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road. FoNC has decided to see that the memorial has a display of fresh flowers throughout the year. This is planned to start in November; other local organisations, associated with the armed forces, have pledged their support to this initiative.

We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in helping to improve the services and facilities of the cemetery. Members of the public are welcome to attend and register their willingness to join the friends group at our regular meetings.

All meeting are held on a Wednesday starting in the new year 27th January 2010 at Newark Cemetery at 5:30pm

You are most welcome to become a Friend of Newark Cemetery.

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LAURENCE GOFF

friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

or 01636-681878

cllrlaurencegoffnewark@yahoo.co.uk

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