Emmaus Club June update

Derek Shurvell writes: The Working party in the Churchyard on 7th June was attended by 5 adults and 9 youngsters. An enthusiastic group cleaned gates and hand rails, cut back a large Rhododendron, raked up long grass & daffodil stems in various parts of the Churchyard and trimmed back an overgrown hedge. Carrying and dragging large bag fulls … [Read more…]

Wildlife Verges

Derek Shurvell writes: We hope you’re enjoying the verge outside the church which is now a wash with wild flowers. Encouraged by John Ralph 10 years ago to allow a more natural look to develop. We will leave the plants and grasses to flower and seed and then strim and remove at the middle of July and … [Read more…]

Almost there!

Trevor Swainson writes: Many people must have thought that we would never raise enough money to fund the Extension project but now we have raised over 80% of what is required. THE STORY SO FAR … Over £270,000 raised so far —–  Target for fund-raising is £330,000 —– Full planning consent granted —- Full approval from English … [Read more…]

March update

Cathy Merry writes: Work on the project continues behind the scenes and architectural surveys will be carried out shortly.  We need a formal acceptance of our proposals from the DAC in order to be able to make further grant applications.  In the meantime, informal consultations with potential building contractors are taking place to look at … [Read more…]