Sunny Sunday for open gardens

Southwater Horticultural Society held the first of several open garden events at the weekend raising about £190 for the Dame Vera Lynn Trust.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Jul 2014, 11:00 BST
Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submittedButlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted
Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted

After a rainy Saturday, the sun shone on Sunday for visitors to a garden Southwater and two in Tower Hill. The proceeds will be split equally between the Trust and the horticultaral society.

Derek Golledge, of Butlers Cottage, Tower Hill, said: “The rain ruined the electrics for four water features. We had to get that sorted on Sunday morning.

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“We did soft drinks and biscuits. It was a lovely afternoon. There were complimentary comments from all who came.”

Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submittedButlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted
Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted

Sunday’s were the first in a series of open gardens for charity.

Secretary of the society Nancy Brock said: “We have a variety of gardens. Ours is pretty rough and ready. It’s a lovely opportunity to pinch some ideas from other people about what to do with your garden.”

The horticultural society is hosting more events at the following locations from 2-5pm.

Sunday July 20:

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Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submittedButlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted
Butlers Cottage open garden in Tower Hill to rasied money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted

l Anne and Mike Tuckwell, 22 Blanches Road, Partridge Green, RH13 8HZ

l Jenny Ansell and Martin Baker, 9 Hazel Close, Southwater, RH13 9GN

l Denis and Janice Bull, 2 Amberglade, Southwater, RH13 9UB

Sunday August 10:

Open Garden at Tower Cottage, Tower Hill to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submittedOpen Garden at Tower Cottage, Tower Hill to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted
Open Garden at Tower Cottage, Tower Hill to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and the Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted

l Peter Buckley & Nancy Brock, Little Woodfords, Shipley Road, RH13 9BQ

l Jeremy and Sheila Senneck, Park View, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9HJ

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l Tony and Sue Bull, Cavendish, Salisbury Road, Southwater, RH13 0AJ

Entry is £1 per garden. Visitors are advised some gardens may have uneven terrain and therefore suitable footwear is recommended.

Abbotsleigh garden in Southwater, which was open to the public to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submittedAbbotsleigh garden in Southwater, which was open to the public to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted
Abbotsleigh garden in Southwater, which was open to the public to raise money for the Southwater Horticultural Society and Dame Vera Lynn Trust - picture submitted

From 2pm on Sunday July 6 the trust’s regional fundraiser Rosie Wyer will be opening her garden at 10 Queen Elizabeth Road, Rudgwick, RH12 3HP. Admission is free, but donations to the trust are welcome.