Prepare for the run up to the RSPB Bird Watch.Mix the bird food up for variety, for example bird seed, mealworms and suet blocks.Choose an hour to record birds that land in your garden.Place bird food in favourable places so you can see them properly. Count the numbers of same species. For example 2 Blackbirds. Have fun while counting while adding to this very important exercise, particularly in these times of global warming.To join in you can contact the RSPB online for a free guide to take part in and submit your findings.Here's a link:https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
Our popular Christingle Services in Methley were a great success raising over a thousand pounds for the Children's Society. We had almost 500 people attending the two services on Christmas Eve including 200 children. Services were led by Rev Sarah with musician support from Ellen and Tom Fawcus on keyboard and drums. Thank you also to our volunteer stewards who kept things running smoothly, and thank you Methley!25/12/23
We have recently been awarded the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Award for our work in encouraging wildlife in the quiet garden and churchyard. Areas that were considered included creating wildflower areas, introducing bat and bird boxes and feeders, planting to encourage insects, no mow areas, insect boxes and we manage the garden and churchyard organically. We gave also undertaken surveys of plants, insects and bats. Our volunteers meet weekly on a Saturday morning weather permitting, and and we would always welcome new volunteers, no gardening experience needed, and we provide equipment. For more information please message Peter Bloodworth via Get in touch on the website. Updated 16/12/28
For the last two years who have made our advent wreaths at St Oswald's Church and St. Margaret's Hall without using floral foam, which is made out of tiny particles of plastic. Our advent wreaths are constructed using chicken wire and renewable moss as a base. The moss acts as a reservoir for water, and the wire holds it in place. The wreath is sprayed and watered occasionally to keep it damp. The foliage and berries were foraged from the churchyard. For more information contact Jackie Davis via Get in touch on the website. Here is a link to Sustainable Church Flowers https://suschurchflowers.com/3/12/23
