The graveyard at St Barts is technically the responsibility of the Parish Council – but the trustees agreed that in exchange for a small sum of money, they would try to keep the area tidy, and free of rubbish.
They have, in the past, organised working parties – usually in the late spring after the snowdrops, bluebells, and other flowers have finished and set seed.
It’s a big job, but with lots of people helping it can be done in a day or so. It needs to be mowed, strimmed and tidied generally, and on the north side, there are a huge sections of blackberry bushes that of course root very quickly, and grow even faster.
Importantly, there is also the small cenotaph that is regularly cleaned, weeded, and tidied – and is always ready for the armistice day service.
It was starting to get a bit untidy round that area, and we were pleased that a village volunteer agreed to set to and clear the area around the cenotaph and take all the rubbish to the local tip.
This morning, the work began, and our volunteer was more than happy to have his photo taken as he worked away… note that in the image, his landrover is already full of wood.
Later in the year, we hope to have another full gardening session, for which of course we will need even more volunteers…. (last year there were bacon sandwiches on offer – can you really refuse this?)
If you think you can help, please contact the trustees – contact@stbartstrust.org.uk
Thank you…….
