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In this Issue: Focus on Churchyards

  1. Information and updates

NEWS! Church of England Lead Bishop for church buildings to be the new Bishop of St Albans

  • Energy Footprint Tool
  • Welcome: Sally Ackroyd
  • DAC annual report
  • VAT and Climate Change Levy overpayments
  • A new home sought for Crucifix and Stations of the Cross
  • Candle sticks available
  • The Church of England: now on WhatsApp
  • Hertfordshire Fire Service set up a Christian network
  1. Training and Resources
  • Top Tips for a successful application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund
  • Faculties, List B and how to apply for them
  • Clergy training in person – Caring for your church and churchyard, or church garden
  • Accessibility – supporting those in ministry and leadership in our churches
  • Save The Date – webinar “Decarbonising Churches – Voices of Experience”
  1. Environment
  • Community Payback – help with maintaining your churchyard
  • Living Churchyards
  • NEWS: Clifton Churchyard is a County Wildlife Site and is listed as a Flowery Burial Ground
  • News from the Diocesan Environment Officer
  • External Oil Tanks
  1. Maintaining your building
  • Recommended monthly tasks
  1. Grants and Funding
  • National Church Net Zero Carbon Grants
  1. Upcoming Events
  • Year of the Birds events at Clothall