Present at the meeting were Linda, John, Alan, Edward, Helen, and her son Oscar, along with Caroline and Kathryn (Tony consulted with Linda before the meeting due to his absence). The discussion centered on St. John's Churchyard, noted for its more regular shape and simpler layout compared to other sites in Cayton Parish. The margins of the churchyard had been intentionally left to rewild, showcasing a diverse range of plant life.

Oscar proposed extending the wild margin on the north side into the lawned area with no graves, suggesting a pattern of mowed pathways to encourage exploration. John agreed to provide plans for reference. Caroline suggested using a local grant to plant trees along the north boundary, providing succession planting for aging Scots Pines. The installation of bird boxes was discussed, with Tony's insight on minimizing conflict between bird species by spacing nesting boxes of the same type.

Enthusiasm surrounded the idea of creating bug hotels for the churchyards, with Oscar volunteering to design signage. The importance of good communication and signage was emphasized, with plans to replicate effective signage from Markington. Examples of good practices from other churchyards, including St John’s Knaresbrough, were shared.

Plans for communication with grave tenders and community involvement were reiterated. Linda highlighted a recycled plastic bench in Shaw Mills and discussed the possibility of including scripture on such benches to showcase the commitment to ecological sustainability.

A complaint about St Andrew's churchyard was addressed, with Linda and Paul communicating with the concerned party. Prompt action regarding a contractor for St Andrew's churchyard was deemed necessary, and Linda committed to looking into it. The meeting concluded on a positive note, emphasizing the commitment to ecological sustainability across the churchyards.