09May
Sat · 09 May 2026 · 09.30–12.30
Hedgerow Sunday · spring cut
St Luke’s churchyard, Burton
Bring loppers if you have them, and stout shoes. Tea and rock cakes in the porch from 11.00. No need to book.
Events
A small calendar of working mornings, open days, and one quiet survey.
Every event is free. Every event is open to anyone. Most start at the lych-gate of St Luke’s and end with tea in the porch.
20Jun
Sat · 20 Jun 2026 · 14.00–16.00
Stonemason’s open day
Church porch & south side
A free demonstration of lettercutting and lime-mortar bedding by our 2026 Bursary mason, Eleanor Murray-Smith.
18Jul
Sat · 18 Jul 2026 · 09.00–11.00
Annual yew measurement
South yew, St Luke’s
A slow morning with tape, notebook and tea. Anyone may come and watch; bring a folding chair.
01Aug
Sat · 01 Aug 2026 · 09.00–13.00
The north-verge cut
North verge, St Luke’s
The pushed-back wildflower cut. Hand scythes and rakes; sandwiches in the porch at lunchtime.
12Sep
Sat · 12 Sep 2026 · 09.30–12.30
Hedgerow Sunday · early autumn
St Luke’s churchyard, Burton
Hedge laying and clearing. New volunteers especially welcome.
25Oct
Sun · 25 Oct 2026 · 14.00–16.30
Patronal Service & bequest open afternoon
St Luke’s church & churchyard
Trustees in attendance, accounts on the table, tea and small talk in the porch.
14Nov
Sat · 14 Nov 2026 · 09.30–12.30
Hedgerow Sunday · late autumn
St Luke’s churchyard, Burton
Closing the year out. Bring a flask of something warm.
Save the calendar
A printable PDF of the 2026 dates, suitable for the fridge.
Pin it next to the kettle. Cross things off as you do them.