Herstmonceux Castle donates 300 bunches of flowers to key workers and vulnerable residents

Herstmonceux Castle and Bader International Study Centre, which is connected to Queen’s University in Canada, donated vibrant bouquets of Tulips to key workers and vulnerable people on Monday and Tuesday (April 6 and 7).

The Garden and Grounds manager Guy Lucas said the organisation is ‘delighted’ with the response they have had back from the community.

Mr Lucas said, “We are delighted by the response we have received from all those that were given a bunch of flowers from our gardens.

“These included NHS Care Packages, Hailsham Crisis support and those in need in the Herstmonceux community. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the gardens and grounds at sometime later this year.”

A Herstmonceux Castle spokesperson said on Twitter, “Over the past two days 300 bunches of flowers have been donated from the Herstmonceux Castle gardens and Bader International Study Centre to NHS workers and carers as well as vulnerable people in the area.

“We hope everyone enjoys them and it lifts spirits where needed.”

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