Wreath-laying by British Army Headquarters South West
On 10 September 2025, around thirty soldiers from the British Army Headquarters South West paid a special visit to Brunssum.Together with Mayor Wilma Van der Rijt, they laid a wreath at the British War Cemetery on Heufstraat, in remembrance of the fallen soldiers. What made this visit especially meaningful was the soldiers’ expressed wish to […]
Blooming roses at the War Cemetery in the autumn sunshine
At this moment, the roses at the War Cemetery are in beautiful bloom. The colorful flowers create a serene and dignified atmosphere at this special place, where remembrance and respect go hand in hand. A meaningful moment to reflect on the well-tended graves and the lasting gratitude that can be felt here.
Wreath laying by British Army Headquarters South West
On Wednesday, 10 September, a group of approximately 30 soldiers from the British Army Headquarters South West will visit Brunssum. They will lay a wreath at the British War Cemetery on Heufstraat in memory of the fallen soldiers. The soldiers will be received by the Mayor of Brunssum.What makes this visit especially meaningful is that […]
Virgin white
In recent days the Warcemetery looked pristine white.
Newsletter december 2024
Newsletter December 2024 First of all, we would like to inform you about the developments within the Brunssum War Cemetery Foundation. With the establishment of the Brunssum War Cemetery Foundation in 2011, we were the first British War Cemetery in the world to receive permission from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to have the […]
Peace Light December 20, 7:00 PM
The Light of Peace is lit annually by an Austrian child at the Flame of Peace in the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem. It is then further spread by children all over the world. This is also the case in Brunssum. On December 20, each of the 328 graves of Warcemetery Brunssum will be provided with […]
Brunssum board visits commemoration in Sittard, Swartbroek and Monument of Tolerance
At the commemoration on October 8 in Swartbroek and during the commemoration on October 10 at the Warcemetery in Sittard, but also on October 14 at the monument of tolerance in Haelen. The board of Warcemetery Brunssum was given the opportunity to lay a Poppy there in a dignified manner.
Warcemetry presents itself
In the run-up to Poppy Day on 11-11, we have been given the opportunity to set up a beautiful shop window in Kerkstraat. With thanks to the Brunssum Heemkunde association
Interview visit to Walter Biggs
80 years of liberation celebration in Brunssum
Brunssum celebrates 80 years of liberation and freedom In September 2024, we will celebrate 80 years of living in freedom. We will celebrate this freedom during a liberation weekend, from Thursday 19 September to Sunday 22 September 2024. Thursday, 19 September 2024 The Netherlands Customs Orchestra, conducted by Björn Bus, gives a liberation concert in […]