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Lots of Ox-Eye Daisies in the main section of Havant Cemetery.

In January and February 2022, the Friends of Havant Cemetery (FoHC) planted two hedges in the St Faith’s section of New Lane Cemetery, Havant using Wildlife packs of mixed native whips from TCV’s “I Dig Trees” scheme.  The hedges were … Continue reading →

This morning we planted another section of hedge in the St Faith’s section of New Lane Cemetery.  90 whips were planted: 50 hawthorn and 10 each of blackthorn, dogwood, hazel and dog rose. The whips were supplied by The Conservation … Continue reading →

The yellow rattle is doing its job – there is noticeably less grass where it is flourishing. Ox-eye daisies doing well. We took the opportunity to cut the grass in front of the new hedges to save them from over-enthusiastic … Continue reading →

The Friends of Havant Cemeteries are delighted to have been awarded £500 by LocalGiving, which is being used for planting to mark where a mortuary chapel stood from 1851-1926, and to provide an information board and a self-guided walk with … Continue reading →

Our regular monthly work parties have resumed.  Please refer to the work programme for dates. We welcome new volunteers.   You do not need experience of conservation work and there is no obligation to attend every task. Please refer to the … Continue reading →

In line with advice from the Government, we have cancelled all work parties until further notice. For the most accurate, up-to-date health guidance, please follow only official government advice. https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

Friends of Havant Cemeteries had an extra work party this morning to tidy the Holocaust Memorial Garden in preparation for the Holocaust Memorial Day service to be held at 11.00am next Monday (27th January).  The non-denominational service will commemorate the … Continue reading →

A second leaflet holder was installed this morning.  This one is near the Eastern Road entrance. The first leaflet holder is just inside the Dissenters’ section.