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The
Editor apologises for the omission of this report on the
on the 12th March meeting from last months issue
Mrs Gail Leader, (herself a hardworking volunteer) then spoke
authoritatively and eloquently about the National Gardens
Scheme. This is a charity which over the years has raised
millions for nursing organisations and depends mainly on owners
opening their private gardens to the general public on a few
days each year.
Its inception arose from the inspiration of two individuals,
early last century. William Rathbone, a far sighted
and benevolent man, was concerned that nursing care was generally
not available and founded a team, whose northern based efforts
soon spread throughout the country. Eliza Wagge, when
funds ran low had a brilliant idea of opening gardens for
donations. Royalty even approved the scheme and opened
Sandringham and Frogmore. Prince Charles is now a patron
of this worthy scheme.
We then watched as a procession of colourful slides appeared
before us. They were a tantalising display of Surrey
gardens tempting us to jaunts of discovery, gardens large
and small, formal and wild, ancient and modern, and most of
them crowned with the possibility of tea and cakes, though
other enticements such as tropical birds, gipsy caravans and
paintings can be found. Yellow Booklets (listing Gardens Open)
available from book shops and National Trust properties.
Happy hunting this Summer.
Joan
Wilkins
The
next meeting is on Monday 14th
of May, when Mr L Waldren will talk on Dahlias.
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