All Saints Church, Wouldham Notice to Churchyard Users Date: 11 :09: 2023 Dear Churchyard Users, RE: Plastic-Free Churchyard Initiative We hope this notice finds you well. At All Saints Church, Wouldham, we take pride in maintaining our beautiful churchyard as a place of peace and tranquillity for all members of our community. In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, we are introducing a Plastic-Free Churchyard Initiative. Effective immediately, we kindly request all churchyard users to refrain from placing any plastics in the graveyard. This includes items such as plastic flowers, mementoes, or any other plastic materials. Why the Change? We understand that plastic flowers and mementoes have been a traditional way of commemorating loved ones in the churchyard. However, as we strive to reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet, we must adapt our practices accordingly. Plastic pollution has become a significant global issue, and our churchyard can play a part in addressing this problem. By avoiding the use of plastics in our churchyard, we can help protect our local environment and wildlife, as well as set an example for others in our community. What Can You Use Instead? We encourage churchyard users to consider more sustainable alternatives to plastic flowers and mementoes, such as fresh flowers, biodegradable materials, or planting a tree or shrub in memory of a loved one. These choices not only honour the memory of those we have lost but also support a greener and cleaner environment. Your Cooperation Is Essential The success of this Plastic-Free Churchyard Initiative depends on the cooperation of all churchyard users. We kindly request your understanding and support as we make this positive change for our environment. If you have any questions or need guidance on eco-friendly alternatives, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us in this important effort to care for our churchyard and the planet. Yours sincerely, All Saints Church, Wouldham Website: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9946/ Please help us protect our environment by avoiding plastics in our churchyard. Thank you for your cooperation.
Our local foodbank is at THE EAST MALLING CENTRE. This centre provides a foodbank for those folk from Wouldham, Burham, and Peters Village who need a helping hand at this difficult time. Burham and Wouldham All Saints Church is supporting the foodbank with tinned and dried foodstuff along with fresh fruit and vegetable donations. If you require help please contact 01732 846314 and you will receive a kind response and more information. If you have genuine difficulties accessing the foodbank it will be possible for a volunteer to deliver your food parcel; this will be arranged by the Foodbank. You can leave your donations in The Windmill, Medway Inn and The Watermans Arms pubs. The donations will be delivered weekly to East Malling.
