What a wonderful sight it was to see so many helping hands at our recent Churchyard Tidy-Up Day! From the early risers armed with rakes, power tools and wheelbarrows to the keen gardeners tackling the weeds with gusto, everyone played a part in giving our beautiful churchyard a well-deserved spruce-up.

Thanks to your hard work, the grounds are looking better than ever – neat paths, trimmed borders, and a newly cleared perimeter wall that once again shows off the church in all its glory. It was truly heartwarming to see parishioners and villagers of all ages come together, sharing laughter, tea, bacon butties and the occasional slice of cake as we worked side by side in sunshine and light showers.

A special word of thanks to those who brought tools, refreshments, and good humour in equal measure – and to the organisers who made sure everything ran smoothly.

Your community spirit and care for our church surroundings make such a difference. 

Together, we’ve created a space that’s welcoming not only for visitors and worshippers, but also for the wildlife who share it with us.

Here’s to keeping our churchyard looking lovely – and to many more cheerful mornings spent working (and chatting!) together.

With heartfelt thanks to all who turned out to help.