The Friends

The Friends

The Friends of Rake Lane Cemetery is a group dedicated to helping the local authority secure and enhance the cemetery grounds. We hold monthly open meetings that are attended by all interested parties, including councillors, council officials, the police and local residents. During the summer there are monthly guided walks.

Visiting 'The Hermit's Grave'

The next meeting of the Friends is on Monday, 1st February, 2010, at Wallasey Central Library at 7.00 pm. All welcome.

The Friends began at the end of 2006, following a sustained attack by vandals. They had done irreparable damage to many of the beautifully sculptured old gravestones in the cemetery. Councillor Hackett's negotiations with Wirral Borough Council resulted in some £30,000 being spent on improving the security of the perimeter fencing. Roger Calvert, Principal Officer Parks & Countryside, has unfailingly supported the Friends, providing valuable and constructive help.

The Friends have received funding from Your Wirral of £480 which has been used for lighting around the chapel. This has enhanced the security of the building. We have also received £1,000 from the Liscard Area Forum and £1,000 from New Brighton Area Forum. This is because the cemetery straddles both areas of Wallasey. The money will be used towards the cost of renovating the Chapel. Recently we received £800 from Riverside Housing.