by FoHPC | Jul 4, 2016 | 2016
To mark the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, British sculptor Nic Joly, has placed 141 bronze figures holding poppies, on 141 memorials all over the country as well as on memorials abroad. The polished bronze figures stand 50mm tall with their red...
by FoHPC | Jul 2, 2016 | 2016
Doncaster Council is starting a full consultation in relation to dog fouling and control across the borough. This will enable them to create a more consistent approach across Doncaster and balance the needs of dog owners and other members of the community. This...
by FoHPC | Jul 2, 2016 | 2016
The Friends attended the Battle of the Somme commemoration event at Doncaster Minster yesterday, along with other heritage groups with a link to WW1. We customised our information display to include details of servicemen in Commonwealth War Graves at Hyde Park...
by FoHPC | Jun 28, 2016 | 2016
A small but enthusiastic group attended last Sunday’s Guided Walk at the cemetery. With the title “Mansion House to Music Hall”, the walk visited the graves and told the stories of a wide variety of individuals who were linked by the fact that each...
by FoHPC | Jun 7, 2016 | 2016
Prior to the Friends beginning to install new railings on the boundary wall at the New Street (western) end of the cemetery, Westmoreland Group have been repairing the wall, on behalf of Doncaster Council. Much of the northern half of the wall in question has now been...
by FoHPC | Jun 3, 2016 | 2016
We were deeply saddened to learn today of the all-too-premature passing of Colin Joy. Colin took up the post of Tourism Manager at Doncaster Council in July 2009 and, since then, has worked tirelessly to promote his adoptive town. In addition to his passionate...
