Eco-church Bronze Award

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St. Margaret's Church, Felthorpe, was awarded the A Rocha Bronze Eco-church award in October 2023.

Green and sustainable

St. Margaret's team started on their sustainability and eco-church project in 2021 and have worked quietly away since that time. 

There are now nest boxes in the churchyard along with insect hotels.Wild flowers and bluebells are maintained in the wooded areas.  Where possible LED lighting is used and and the church heating is under seat type which has reduced the need for longer "on" time.  Everything is done to reduce their carbon footprint at St Margaret's together with preserving their old buildings and heritage and traditions.  On the refreshments front, compostable cups are used with either reusable or recycleable plates etc.  

There is still more to do but progress is in the right direction as the small team work on their greening and sustainability agenda.