Derek writes Churchyard Working Parties usually happen on the first Monday of each month from 2 – 4.0 p.m. It is an opportunity to get extra jobs done and look at the Churchyard with fresh eyes. This Monday I would like to thank i) Bill & Richard for scraping & cleaning paths. ii) Andy for … [Read more…]
Derek writes: What a difference an edge makes. With the wedding season fast approaching at St. Margaret’s Church, we thought it was high time the path edges were sharpened and the gravel topped up. Gary Coxall is excellent at this task. Hopefully you have also noticed how the path edges around the Parish have been tidied … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Please can I say a big thank you to all those who came along to the Churchyard Market this morning, nearly £1300 was raised for Church running costs, with a special mention to Tom at Gravetye Manor who kindly donated many of his lovely plants ( particularly Tomatoes & Strawberries ) to the plant … [Read more…]
Derek writes : We are holding another Churchyard Market at St. Margaret’s this coming Saturday 7th May 10 – 12 noon. There will be cakes, jams, Children’s lucky dip, guess the number of sweets, Children’s tombola, plants ( including carnivorous plants ) and teas & coffees and a chance to chat, inside and out, Do … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Tulips in the Churchyard.This is the first time I have tried Tulips in the Churchyard as part of the 2022 bulbs for the Queen’s Jubilee and to extend the spring flowering period. Planting Tulips into grass was not something I had tried before.( only in soil of flower beds ). So I consulted … [Read more…]