4.10.24   St Peter's Church is very pleased to announce that they have been given a 

Gold Eco Church Award by A Rocha UK.

                               

Eco Church is a scheme for churches of all denominations in England and Wales. Churches can show that they care for creation as an integral part of loving their neighbours and following God.

The beauty of the A Rocha Eco Church surveys are that they help a congregation work through different areas of church life and look at how the decisions made and actions taken, effect the environment and their local community.

The survey looks at five areas, worship and teaching, buildings, land, engagement with the local community/global campaigns and the personal lifestyles of the congregation.

To find out more about Eco Church https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk

 St Peter’s was given a Silver Eco Award in 2018 and a Gold Award in 2024

 

June Events in the Churchyard

Churches Count on Nature

June is the month of Churches Count on Nature which runs from Saturday June 7th until Sunday the 15th. People are encouraged to discover the wildlife in their local churchyard and record the species found, including plants, flowers, insects, birds etc. We have recording forms available in St Peter’s but sightings can be written on any piece of paper and left in a box outside the church door or in a basket at the back of the main church in on the table in front of our Eco Display.

Details of what you have seen can also be emailed to communitygardenbelper@gmail.com. 

If you are not sure of a name of a species please take a photo and ask by email, on Facebook www.facebook.com/StPetersCommunityGarden/ , in person or look at one of the books in our Eco Library available at the back of the church.

Anne Clark 07968 443132 

                                                                   Belper Woollen Woods 2025  

The magic of Belper Woollen Woods will once again appear in St Peter's churchyard from June 14th until the 30th. This is very much a community event with items made by local people and organisations. Please enjoy a walk around and post photos on social media with the hashtag #belperwoollenwoods . 

This is an event open to everyone who would like to join in, pieces can be tied around the trees or hung from bushes and railings in the churchyard. Please do not pin onto the bark of the trees or use cable ties, rope, wool and string are good to use. We will be putting up from Saturday June 14th and taking down after 4pm on June 29th.

                               

Belper Open Gardens 2025

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025
11.00am to 4.00pm

Meander through the historic streets of Belper and enjoy a variety of private gardens, public parks and award winning eateries. Visitors follow a trail of open gardens, giving a unique opportunity to see the hidden garden gems of historic and beautiful Belper, a town proud to have won Best Large Town at the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom National Awards for 2012.

Refreshments and entertainment will be on offer in many of the gardens.

St Peter's churchyard will be on the map as a place for visitors to wander around. The Woollen Woods will still be in the churchyard and each day we will have refreshments available from 12-15.00.

                               

                                       

Three raised beds constructed by the Community Payback Team for fruit and vegetable growing. The Community Garden was opened by the Mayor of Belper in June 2018.                    

Areas of the churchyard started being managed for wildlife with advice being given by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Miriam McDonald,  https://www.holisticrestoration.co.uk/

We have regularly worked with Belper Town Council for Belper in Bloom and in a small way have helped the town achieve Gold Awards. We are part of Belper Open Gardens and an also regularly take part in Churches Count on Nature.

_{Our Community Garden group continues to manage areas of the churchyard for people and wildlife.}