PCC News

Conservation at Hemblington

Churchyards are a sanctuary for our hard-pressed wildlife.

Yare Valley Churches tackles social isolation

Over recent years in Broadland there have been improvements to the provision that many communities offer for the elderly, particularly those who are living alone.

Village Car Scheme is a ‘God Send’

The Ludham Village Car Scheme (LVCS), suggested by a previous incumbent, is now in its 8th year.

Community Library in a Nissen Hut

In 2005 the church here in Sea Palling decided to upgrade a WW2 Nissen Hut to use for all manner of events.

PCC Away Days – Time to take the long view

John F Kennedy, visiting the NASA space centre, needed a comfort break – and then got lost.

Going for Growth in Eaton

Last year, 2018, was a very special year for St Andrew’s Eaton: the 25th Anniversary of the consecration of our new church building, and also the 700th Anniversary of the arrival of the first known vicar.

Finding solutions for bats and church buildings

Bats can be found in most historic churches in England, often in such small numbers that they go unnoticed.

Managing churchyards for wildlife – Do’s and Don’ts

The do's and don'ts for managing churchyards for wildlife

The goose is getting fat. Are you prepared?

Christmas time encourages more than double the regular number of people to attend services in our churches, so why do we need to do anymore to reach out to the community?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust Churchyard Conservation Scheme

Norfolk was historically rich in lowland meadows and the beautiful and diverse displays of wildflowers that this ancient habitat supports.

Engaging with our local school through wildlife survey

In common with most country churchyards, All Saints’ in Stibbard has its fair share of wildlife.

Diversity and abundance for visitors to explore

The churchyard of All Saints, Hethel, is a remnant of the ancient meadows, flower-rich grasslands, which were once widespread but are now disappearing at an alarming rate due to development, overgrazing, ploughing or by herbicide and fertiliser usage.