Crosby church wins prestigious Green Pennant for the quality of its grounds

Aug 21 2008 by Janine Yaqoob, Crosby Herald

Crosby church wins prestigious Green Pennant for the quality of its grounds

ST LUKE’S church grounds have joined the list of best community managed green spaces in the UK.

The church was awarded with a Green Pennant, the highest national accolade for sites managed by voluntary and community groups.

Last May, St Luke’s was awarded nearly £10,000 of Big Lottery money to improve its grounds as part of the BBC’s Breathing Places initiative.

They have since planted a community garden which features an eagle carved from a tree stump and have re-laid the main path in the churchyard to improve disabled access.

The project was linked in with Crosby in Bloom, where local schools and uniformed organisations have brought a splash of colour with bulbs, bedding plants and a wildflower meadow.

Steve Matthews, project coordinator, said: “We were delighted to receive this national award.

“Our vision for the church grounds is to create a place of beauty and a haven for people and wildlife.

“We invite people to come and enjoy this oasis of calm in the centre of Crosby.”