by ruth savery | Jun 15, 2022 | Flora & Fauna, Latest News, Trees
Early this year 12 new trees were planted – a mixture of natives and non-natives. Some we chose with climate change in mind. The central round bed has been planted much to everyone’s relief. It has 400 plants, chosen as good for pollinators. There will be...
by ruth savery | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Latest News
The cemetery continues to be a lifeline for so many. The Friends of the cemetery have planted trees, gardened, recorded birds and insects, produced trails for kids, added an interpretation sign, and SO much more of that necessary ‘boring to read about’...
by ruth savery | Nov 22, 2020 | Blog, Community, Flora & Fauna, Latest News, nature
The cemetery has been an inspiration to so many people during the pandemic – being near to trees and nature has been a life-saver for many. Paths through the grass are worn from usage! The Friends have been very active – including gardening on a regular...
by ruth savery | May 12, 2020 | Blog, Latest News
During lockdown we have managed to water the newly planted trees and whips and are currently rooting up two invasive species whilst out on our daily walks! We keep our membership up to date with news by email and a nature diary and have produced some ‘i-spy sheets’...
by ruth savery | Mar 31, 2019 | Blog, Community
We are celebrating 150 years since the cemetery’s opening in 1869. We had a great winter kids club. Many can now identify a gorse bush, a birch tree – and know where ladybirds overwinter! The central round bed is awaiting a face-lift and we hope to have...
