Sulgrave Gardens Open Day – Sunday 31st May 2015

The Cottage, Magpie Road (Photo: Chris Behan)

On Sunday 31st May, seven Sulgrave gardens were open to the public in aid of charity, under the National Gardens Scheme. Nationally, this scheme raises more than £2.5 million each year for nursing, caring and gardening charities and more than £25 million has been donated in the last 15 years. The gardens open to visitors were: Church Cottage, Eagle House, Ferns, Rectory Farm, Sulgrave Manor, The Cottage and Threeways.

Read a full report on this event by Ingram Lloyd.

More pictures on the next page.

 

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Despite a weather forecast of strong winds and heavy rain the afternoon remained predominantly dry with a moderate breeze. As can be seen from the above picture, visitors were not deterred by the forecast and were rewarded by enjoying seven different styles of garden (and tea with a variety of delicious home made cakes).

 

FERNS

 

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EAGLE HOUSE

 

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Photo: Chris Behan

Photo: Chris Behan

 

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THREEWAYS

 

Photo: Chris Behan

Photo: Chris Behan

 

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CHURCH COTTAGE

 

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Photo: Chris Behan

Photo: Chris Behan

 

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An enterprising youngster anticipates more visitors than usual....

An enterprising youngster anticipates more visitors than usual….

 

The village community shop, normally shut on Sundays....

The village community shop, normally shut on Sundays….

 

 

......also remains open.....

……also remains open…..

 

 

.....staffed, as usual, by volunteers....

…..staffed, as usual, by volunteers….

 

 

THE COTTAGE, MAGPIE ROAD

 

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TIME FOR TEA

 

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URSULA TAKES HER DAILY EXERCISE

 

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SULGRAVE MANOR

 

Madam's Close and Sulgrave Manor - nature provides the floral setting.

Madam’s Close and Sulgrave Manor – nature provides the floral setting.

 

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Michael Heaton of the National Gardens Society pays a visit to the herb garden at Sulgrave Manor

Michael Heaton of the National Gardens Society pays a visit to the herb garden at Sulgrave Manor

 

 

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RECTORY FARM

 

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Photo: Chris Behan

Photo: Chris Behan

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