Churchyard working party. On a wet and blustery morning at the end of February a hardy , stalwart group of 4 braved the conditions to: prune a rather overgrown Hydrangea, clear up storm damage to a Scots pine and continue cutting overgrown turf around grave edging. We meet on the last Friday of the month from … [Read more…]
Derek writes: On a bright morning, a small but enthusiastic group set about pruning, clearing and digging round grave edging. Important work is always completed on these mornings, helping to keep the Churchyard reasonably tidy and push back untouched areas. Willing hands & feet are always much appreciated – everyone’s welcome to join in. No expertise is … [Read more…]
On Friday 29th November, a beautifully sunny day after 3 days of grey and rain, an enthusiastic bunch had a good clear out of the drainage gulley on the South side of the Church. Also work cutting back the sods around the grave edges continued a pace. There’s no December working party so the next working … [Read more…]
Churchyard working party, Friday 25th October.An enthusiastic group of 6 finished clearing the long path wall and started on the bottom terrace wall. We are gradually getting round to all the jobs that rarely get done. We meet on the last Friday on the month throughout the year, 10.0 a.m. – noon. All help is much appreciated.
Derek Shurvell writes: On a showery Friday morning an enthusiastic group turned up to work in the Churchyard. Weeds & grass were removed around several of the box tombs and body markers,and a section of the long slopping path wall was tidied and weeded. The next working party is on Friday 25th October @ 10.0 … [Read more…]