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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We have a wonderful group of volunteers who meet on Wednesday mornings to make our grounds beautiful. Fuelled by tea, coffee, and biscuits they aim to incrementally improve our churchyard over time. Take a look at the latest update, which includes a review of 2025, below:
Achievements in 2025 include:
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A new lawn to the east of the Church Hall.
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Grave plots cleared of brambles and weeds.
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Wild seeded sycamore's removed.
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Wild meadow created on east side of churchyard.
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Area near the old water tap seeded with wild hedgerow seeds.
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Approximately 1,000 spring bulbs planted.
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Lower branches of several trees and shrubs removed to let more light through.
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Bird boxes and bug hotels installed.
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Footpathe cleared for better access.
Here's looking forward to all this work bearing fruit in 2026.
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If you're tempted by a couple of hours amongst nature and in good company - drop by on the first Wednesday morning of the month and see what we're up to.
The Churchyard Volunteers in Action!
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