IN HAMPSHIRE
As we approach the end of the NGS Garden Visiting year, we have one final major event.
The Great British Garden Party: 14th to 20th September:
This is an opportunity for anyone to invite friends, neighbours and family to join you in your garden, or allotment for a cup of tea and cake and to donate a small amount to the NGS. You do not have to be an NGS garden opener. During the week 14th to 20th September you might like to hold a lunchtime party or an evening soiree. Its a great opportunity to share your outdoor space and appreciate the comfort it has been during these past few months of lockdown. To join the Great British Garden Party couldn’t be simpler. For more information, including invitations and posters, as well as menu and party ideas from Mary Berry (NGS President) all you need to do is to register your interest and sign up to host an event at ngs.org.uk/gardenparty A great way to raise funds for vital nursing charities, and be part of something special.
If this is not for you, you might like to visit one of our few Hampshire NGS Gardens - opening during September for one final time. We have two ' NEW FOR 2020 GARDENS ‘ who are going to open, and one real favourite. The owners of The Thatched Cottage, Upper Farringdon, have opened their garden many times in 2020 - despite this challenging year.
As always tickets for the following gardens will be available online on the Monday prior to the opening date:-
NEW FOR 2020:
HECKFIELD PLACE - THE MARKET GARDEN: Heckfield, Hook. RG27 0LD.
Opening Saturday 5th September: Two time slots 2pm & 3.30pm. Book your slot to arrive and then stay as long as you like until closing at 5pm. (NB: Tickets for this garden available from Monday 24th Aug)
THE THATCHED COTTAGE: Upper Farringdon, Alton GU3EG
Opening Sunday & Monday 6th & 7th September. Four time slots - 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm. Book your slot to arrive and then stay as long as you like, until it closes.
NEW FOR 2020:
TADLEY PLACE: Church Lane, Baughurst, Tadley RG26 5LA
Opening Saturday 27th September: Three time slots - 1pm 2pm & 3pm. Book your slot arrive and to arrive then stay as long as you like, until it closes
What a strange year it has been - please may 2021 return to some sort of normality, and maybe you can all get back to your monthly meetings, with like minded people.
Best Wishes to all
Pat Beagley ( Publicity)
National Garden Scheme - Hampshire
