Church of England Congregation turns historic churchyard into wildlife haven

A parish in Derbyshire has transformed its churchyard into a wildlife haven as part of a green drive affecting all aspects of parish life – even the used candles.
Restored churchyard with new plantsGlossop Parish Church

The community at Glossop Parish Church of All Saints worked hard to create a “sanctuary” in their churchyard by litter-picking, toilet-twinning, planting perennials and more.

In working to clear the area around gravestones, the grave of renowned local inventor Isaac Jackson and his wife Harriet was restored by their descendants in collaboration with a local Community Payback team.

Joining with churches and community groups across Glossopdale, they took part in the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ in April and October and collected a total of over 40 bags of litter from a local ‘grot spot’.

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Posted in Church of England, Ecology, Energy, Natural Resources, Parish Ministry