Events 2025

Open Garden – 29th & 30th March

The League of Friends provided refreshments, light lunches and teas as well assisting with parking at the beautiful gardens owned by Tony Ryde and Dr James Wilson at The Lodge, Fletchers Bridge. The garden was open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme and it has, in recent years, become a regular event in our fund raising calendar.

Despite some apprehension because of the forecast of rain the weather was kind on both days but particularly sunny and warm on the Sunday. The 30th was Mothering Sunday and there was a lot of speculation that this would reduce the number of visitors. In the event it had a very positive effect boosting numbers and creating a lovely warm family atmosphere.

A record number of 240 visitors attended over the weekend with the League of Friends raising nearly £1,100 and Tony and James taking over £1,400 for the National Open Garden Scheme.

The work to be undertaken on these occasions should not be under estimated. It is not only the serving of the visitors while the garden is open but in all the preparation and set up as well the clearing down and returning everything as it was before we arrived. The team served cream teas, soup, sandwiches, rolls and of course cakes. All made by the volunteers themselves supplemented by donations from local businesses and baking from the patients in Sowenna ward at Bodmin Hospital. There was a lovely camaraderie from the team and excellent feedback from the members of the public.

A lovely garden in a lovely setting and we were also treated to the occasional visit by Maurice the white pheasant!

Well done to all involved.

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