As part of its quest to achieve Eco Church status, St Nicholas, Dunnington is organising two community events to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee & St Nicholas Church Building Fund.
Mindful of the decline in our insect populations and their importance for all life on earth, the aim of the events is to encourage more pollinator-friendly planting within the community. The events’ team is also aiming to engage as many corners of the community as possible, with contributions from senior citizens’ community groups, children’s groups/settings and local businesses. Inclusivity is important to the team; with budget-friendly plants and decorations at the sale, free colour-in print-outs and a place to display for the art competition available for all kids in the village (whether or not they are doing a display), and trail maps priced at just £1. Trail preparations also involved encouraging residents to grow sunflowers to show solidarity with the Ukraine.
The Bee Friendly crafts & plants sale took place on Saturday 9th, where visitors were able to treat themselves to some budget-friendly bee-themed decorations from knitted bees and painted stones to inexpensive pollinator-friendly plants. Dunnington’s Little People Play and Praise group made a thumb-print bee-patterned table decoration, and one keen crafter made over 30 items for the sale. See the photos of the sale here.