Our churchyard could be one of the most ancient enclosed pieces of land in Wadhurst. Thegrassland has been relatively undisturbed, re-seeding naturally for hundreds if not thousands of years. It will also have been both mown for hay and grazed by animals during its time as a burial ground.A benefit of this continuity of management over a very long time is a rich diversity of grasses, flowers and animals. This old unimproved grassland was once widespread in the UK but is now rare. Since the 1940s over 97% has vanished. Most burial grounds pre-date the 1940s so are now some of the few places it remains – because they have not been artificially fertilised, treated with herbicides or ploughed. As a church, and with the help of volunteers, we are now actively managing the site, grass cuttings are raked up and removed regularly.
Maundy Thursday, 6:30pm: Communion of the Last Supper at WadhurstGood Friday, 10am: Walk of Witness starting from Sacred Heart 11am: Good Friday Service at WadhurstEaster Sunday 8am: Wadhurst Holy Communion (BCP) 10am: Stonegate Easter Festival and Communion 10am: Tidebrook Easter festival and Communion 10:30am: Wadhurst Easter Communion
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