Update On The Churchyard Regeneration
Update On The Churchyard Regeneration
As mentioned in the last issue of Outlook magazine, several log piles have now been constructed and securely fastened. These serve two purposes, firstly to use up logs left from the felled tree and also to provide natural habitat for smaller wildlife.
Not so successful was the purchase of two self-assembly compost bins – these proved too flimsy for their purpose. I managed to get a refund on one of them and have now ordered two replacements from the council – hopefully, these will be free of charge as they are for a public space. These bins should .only be used for green waste such as dead flowers and grass cuttings and possibly recycled waste from the kitchen in the Church Hall like used tea-bags and eggshells etc.
As it was rather late in the season, only two bird boxes were put in place, but more can be added next year. Brent and I spent a whole day burning branches and brambles etc. and clearing general debris – the bonfire proved easier to light than extinguish! The clearing left by their disposal has opened up the churchyard even more, as commented on by people visiting graves or just walking around the newly constructed pathways. I would suggest that permanent notices be displayed on each entrance indicating that dogs must be kept on a leash, whereby all responsible owners would be welcome to exercise their pets.- We are awaiting permission to start on the Garden of Remembrance which will be the next phase of the project. I have contacted both Kehelland and Duchy garden centres to see if they can bring on bulbs or seeds for future planting in the green spaces in the churchyard.