An Aldenham church has been handed £250 by Hertsmere Council to buy new plants and shrubs.

St John the Baptist Church was handed the cash from the council’s ward improvement initiative scheme.

The cash will be used to buy new flowers for the churchyard in Aldenham Lane.

Church warden Doctor Treves Brown said: “This money is greatly appreciated and will help us to improve our churchyard by creating extra colour this spring. It is frequently visited, and is a place for quiet reflection and remembrance, these plants will improve the overall appearance of our churchyard for everyone."