The Late Joan Hewson, Renowned Cecchetti School of Dance Instructor

Barnes & Sons recently conducted the funeral for the late Joan Hewson, renowned local ballet instructor, who died a week before her 101st birthday, after an illustrious career at the Cecchetti School of Dance. Word of this extraordinary teacher was carried far and wide over many years and she left a legacy of numerous successful professional dancers from across the world. Ballet and dance were Joan’s life, love an...

Giant Hamper Donated to ‘Wear It Pink’ from Barnes & Sons

District Manager Adrian Moore and Barnes & Sons Funeral Arranger Maureen have donated  a huge food hamper to 'Wear It Pink' for the raffle prize at their Christmas Craft Fair, to be held at Askew Library on Saturday 16th November. The lovely Maureen will pick the winning ticket on the day, so please go along, or contact the branch for raffle tickets 020 8723 6862...

Barnes & Sons Support Dementia UK

Barnes & Sons regularly hold fundraising events in support of Dementia UK and have recently received a certificate confirming donations totalling £635.88 towards this hugely important charity. Keep up the good work ladies!...

Barnes & Sons Donate to Wendell Park Gardening Friends

After a recent donation of gardening equipment courtesy of Barnes & Sons, Maureen received this lovely letter fo thanks. "On behalf of the Wendell Park Gardening Friends, many thanks for your most generous donation of tools for the group. Quite a few of our volunteers do not have their own forks or trowels and these are going to be invaluable for both adults and children alike during our regular volunteer session...

Happy Easter from Barnes & Sons

Georgina's branch window in Uxbridge Road Shepherds Bush is full of colourful eggs and bunnies to commemorate Easter this coming weekend....