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SUMMARY:Rake and Cake Sat 19 September 2026
DTSTART:20260919T093000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19 September 10.30am onwards\nRake and Cake Geldeston
  churchyard\nAt the front of Trinity College\, Cambridge is a tribute to J
 ohn Ray 1627-1705\, a natural historian and botanist whose legacy included
  developing a classification system for plants. He wrote ‘What first dre
 w me in was the splendid display of meadows in spring. Then I became delig
 hted by the extraordinary shapes and colour of individual plants\, and by 
 their entire outward appearance: so wonderfully elegant and graceful! And 
 as I often feasted my eyes upon them\, gradually an interest in botany too
 k hold of me\, and I conceived a great desire\, a passion to know more abo
 ut it.’ Geldeston churchyard provides a wonderful area for wildflowers\,
  and wildlife including slow worms\, lizards grass snake. It is a special 
 place for both wildlife and people and  is  included as one of Norfolk Wil
 dlife Trusts’ churchyard conservation scheme. To help maintain the wildl
 ife conservation value\, the church yard needs to be managed: letting the 
 wildflower grassland set flowers and seeds-for insects and reptiles to enj
 oy and generations may become inspired as was John Ray. \nOnce cut the gra
 ssland needs to be raked off to reduce the build up of nutrients. You are 
 invited to come along on Saturday morning 19 September 10.30am onwards wit
 h rake. gloves and secateurs in hand  to help with the raking. Many hands 
 make lightwork! Home made  cake will be provided for the rakers. Its good 
 fun and exercise green gym ! \nUnfortunately the grass does not cut itself
  ! During the previous week of 7 September we also seek help with cutting 
 the grass so please let us know if you can also help with this in particul
 ar if you have a scythe or strimmer you can use.\nFor further details emai
 l Tidingsmag@gmail.com or ring 01502 713384
GEO:1.524873;52.475903
LOCATION:Geldeston: St Michael & All Angels
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10149/service-and-events/events/
 1351210/
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