A dedicated team of volunteers seek to maintain the churchyard as an oasis of calm and a sanctuary for wildlife. Please do get in touch if you would like to join this team.

Swifts

Swift boxes were installed in St James’ tower bell in 2021 and recorded bird calls are played from early May until the end of July to attract swifts to nest here.

Sand Martins

Sand martins sometimes nest in the church river wall

Church Management Plan

We are proud to have been awarded a Bronze Award from Eco Church and strive to continuously maintain and improve the environmental impact of the church and churchyard.