We are indebted to those who created, developed, and maintained the Church and churchyard over the last 140 years. Devoted members of our Highbrook community volunteer for our regular working parties. We pay a Gardener to mow, strim, cut hedges and generally maintain. We focus our resources on keeping the area to the south of the church building regularly mowed.
The churchyard is also an important refuge for nature. Insect life thrives in longer grass and vegetation providing an ecology attracting birds, reptiles, mammals.
We aim to balance the needs of those visiting the graves of loved ones with a sensible, practical and economic approach to the management of the main grave area to the east. Intersected by a few grass paths most of the grasses and vegetation is allowed to flourish and seed before strimming in the Autumn. If those visiting graves feel at all impeded do feel free to cut back vegetation in the vicinity of the graves to permit easier access. Inevitably the ground in a grave area can be uneven and care needed. Any donations towards the upkeep will always be so welcome.