ECO CHURCH NEWS
Happy New Year Everyone!
Gerald and I would like to thank everyone who turned
out for MAINTENANCE MONDAYS last year. There are always plenty
of jobs to do on the outside of the Mission. Either gutter cleaning,
window cleaning, path sweeping, leaf raking, etc., etc., so your help
is always appreciated.
I would like to thank Viv for her generous donation to purchase bird food
for our bird feeders in the garden. One in the tree and one in the hedge
in the garden. Suet blocks are good as they don’t drop seed everywhere
and the squirrel proof feeders seem to be working – so far!
As the Mission is blessed with lots of birds, maybe we could take part in the
RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRD COUNT this January? Would you like to join me?
It only takes 1 hour of your time, on a day between 24th – 26th January
(to be arranged after I have registered). We could have a cuppa and biscuit
at the same time. Just have a word with me if you would like to join me,
so that I know how many are coming. Don’t know many birds? I can help
you learn and maybe it could be the start of a new interest?
2024 has been a dreadful year for butterflies. Apparently, the worst for many
years, according to Butterfly Conservation. However, since we have let the
grass grow along the hedgerows, I have seen two new species in the Mission
grounds, not seen here in previous years – Ringlet and Meadow Brown,
so rather pleased even if it was only one sighting of each species!
Hopefully 2025 will be better!
There are two Eco-church notice boards at the Mission, one in the main hall
and one in the garden room. Throughout the year, news, events and other
things will be announced starting with Second Hand Saturdays in February,
so do keep an eye on the notice boards!
Sue Garfield