We are fortunate to have a beautiful churchyard. Being so ancient there's a higgledy-piggledy mix of tombstones and graves, some very old, others more recent, and, since we're on top of a rise, there's a beautiful view from the south porch that stretches across the graveyard down to glimpses of the River Thames. It's a haven of peace and tranquility at the heart of Southchurch.
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As for so many churches, there have been times in the past when our churchyard has looked a little unkempt, but now major improvements are taking place, thanks to our doughty band of Churchyard Volunteers.
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They are a group of local volunteers motivated by a shared interest in improving and evolving the churchyard around The Holy Trinity Church, for the benefit of our wildlife, and for the enjoyment of the local community, and visitors.​
Our group is a friendly one, and volunteers lend their time, skills, and occasionally their gardening tools on a casual basis. Fuelled by tea, coffee, and biscuits we aim to incrementally improve the churchyard over time.
We have a Community Gardening day on the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 09.00, with tea/coffee at 11.00... so please come along, even if its just for a cuppa and a chat. Everyone and anyone is very welcome.
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Our latest project is the creation of a wildflower meadow - for the full story see the latest Churchyard Volunteers Update below. For more information email by clicking here or, better still, join us on a Wednesday morning.
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The Churchyard Volunteers in Action!
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