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Spring is in the air at St James' Churchyard....
· by jonathangilliatt | March 2, 2026, 3:19 p.m.Here is a lovely picture taken in St James' Churchyard today by an observant church member!
Next St James' Churchyard Working party will be Saturday 7th February 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm
· by jonathangilliatt | Feb. 4, 2026, 10:23 a.m.The next voluntary St James' Church Christleton Working Party will be on the morning of Saturday 7th February 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Cakes/snacks will be available during the morning. If you have access to your own tools or you can offer spare equipment to others, then please bring these with you as they will be most welcome.
If you know anybody else who may be interested please let them know or bring them along too! They will be most welcome - it is an opportunity for fellowship and an opportunity to maybe meet new people, and to help with looking after St James' Churchyard. We are so thankful for any help we receive.
If you would like to know more then please contact:
Parish mobile Tel: 07487642912 or any members of the team
Email: office@stjameschristleton.org.uk or just pop along on Saturday. If the weather turns on us then it …
St James Church, Christleton Churchyard Working Party Saturday 5th July from 10.30am
· by jonathangilliatt | June 30, 2025, 1:13 p.m.
Do look out for the Cinnabar Moth and Catepillars of which we counted 28 on Saturday - ON ONE Ragwort plant!(photo credit: Jonathan Gilliatt)
Do come and give us a hand if you can. If you know anybody else who would like to volunteer some time to this please do pass them these details. Working Parties are the 1st Saturdays of each month from 10.30am.
If you have access to your own gardening tools by all means bring them along. Likewise, if church cleaning also bring any cleaning equipment / cloths etc if you have access.
Snacks are always available. If you need to contact for more information please email the PCC Secretary Marj Keech or Churchwardens. Dates should also be in the calendar available via the "Whats on" page on the St James' Church website.
Thankyou,
Churchwardens
Churchyard Working Parties Schedule for 2025
· by jonathangilliatt | Dec. 5, 2024, 12:50 p.m.Church Yard Working Parties 2025.
Jan 11
Feb 8
Mar 8
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
Aug 2
Sept 6
Oct 4
Nov 1
Dec 6
Do come along at around 10.30am. No prior experience required. Any queries call Mike on 07787421357. Look forward to seeing you.
* If you are in a position to be able to bring your own gardening tools and materials please do so, and as always refreshments will be on offer!
Thankyou
Our next working party on 7th December 2024 will be inside St James' Church from 10.30am
· by jonathangilliatt | Nov. 21, 2024, 2:47 p.m.The December 7th 2024 Working Party will be inside St James' Church from 10.30am with the intention of cleaning before Christmas. May we ask that you bring cleaning materials too?
All are welcome to come and join in. Refreshments will be made available too.
Thankyou.
The Churchwardens
St James' Christleton Churchyard working party dates 2024
· by jonathangilliatt | April 12, 2024, 9:28 p.m.
Meet at St James' Church, Christleton at 10.30am. Tea, coffee, biscuits will be available. If possible bring your own gloves, tools etc. If wet or very cold we will work in Church. Any queries call Mike on 07787 421 357.
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