A Norfolk gardening team is celebrating a £6,000 National Lottery windfall to enhance its green space.
St Andrew's Church at Great Ryburgh, near Fakenham, received the funding for its decade-old Friday Morning Team which maintains the churchyard.
The team also cares for the land around a community building which opened last year.
The National Lottery Community Fund money enabled the purchase of a new mower, after their old one broke.
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Anne Prentis, churchwarden at St Andrew’s, said: “We are so grateful to the National Lottery players who gave such a boost to our group by recognising our work in this way."
Peter Trent, the volunteer mower, said: "We are grateful to Ben Burgess of Beeston for their advice when choosing a suitable mower.”
The churchyard is not just a place for nature but also a venue for social events like concerts, barbecues, and an upcoming arts festival.
The increased maintenance capacity will enhance the venue's appeal to locals and visitors, increasing its use for community activities.
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