A few days ago I received an email from Jaki, one of the FOTC Friends: “Was just in London and friend’s flat backs onto Brompton Cemetery. Walked through there. Some areas totally overgrown but they are clearing and working to restore and have an ongoing project.” So WE ARE NOT ALONE! Accompanying the text belowContinue reading “We are not alone”
Monthly Archives: February 2017
The Ruin
To the left of the lodge is the remains of a second chapel. Until a couple of weeks ago this was covered with ivy and full of bramble and ivy. The overgrowth has now been cut back but there is still quite a bit of work left to bring the inside down to its originalContinue reading “The Ruin”
Inside The Lodge
Just catching up ….. On 30th January Teignbridge opened up the Lodge buildings for us to have a look inside. There is evidently quite a lot of internal damage although the buildings themselves seemed to be reasonably structurally sound. Click on the following page to see some pictures: Inside The Lodge
Expression of Interest
We have recently submitted to Teignbridge District Council an Expression of Interest for the community use of the Old Cemetery buildings and site. As part of that we were also asked to submit a business plan. Our response to that particular point was: “With only two weeks, and no prior notice, to produce such aContinue reading “Expression of Interest”
Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery
We have recently officially established the “Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery” (FOTC) to promote the restoration and conservation of the Old Cemetery grounds and buildings and to encourage broad community use of those amenities in any way which is sympathetic to the site. Details of FOTC and its activities are posted on a separate page onContinue reading “Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery”
Wonderful News ….
This is exactly what community action is all about!! Teignbridge Council withdraw change of use plans for Teignmouth cemetery Teignbridge Council withdraw change of use plans for Teignmouth cemetery TEIGNBRIDGE Council has withdrawn its change of use plans for the old cemetery chapel in Teignmouth. In 2015, the council had put in an application toContinue reading “Wonderful News ….”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 