The ceremony was led by the newly installed Bishop of Grimsby and involved many Ordained Ministers, Lay people and local community representatives, including the Mayor.Rebecca will also take on the role of Deanery Partnership Estates Lead in the North East Lincolnshire Local Mission Partnership.A heartfelt welcome Rebecca from St. Nicolas' Church and the village of Great Coates.
We now have a wonderful display of Bluebells throughout our churchyard, which we reckon are at least two weeks earlier than in previous years. Three varieties are growing:Native or English Bluebell, the flowers grow on one side of the stem only, typically very dark blue.Spanish Bluebell, the flowers grow on both side of the stems, typically a lighter blue.Hybrid, a cross between Native and Spanish, all sorts of colours.
The beautiful 'managed for nature' churchyard at St. Nicolas is living up to its reputation as one of the must visit places in West Grimsby to enjoy flowers in all their glory. Currently (early February) the South side is a carpet of snowdrops, which is spreading via the East and West corners to the North. Later on you will see Daffodils, Bluebells, Tulips, Crocus and many others. Look down through these larger stem flowers to see the many species of ground cover wild flowers.The first cut of the year will be in June when Cow Parsley dominates the view. Look carefully though to see many species of grass.Many thanks to Graham for his thoughtful management of 'God's Acre.'
