Collin Mansfield writes:
The Weather:
We have ordered a fine sunny day but the event will go ahead even if it rains.
The Gardens:
We currently have approximately 12 garden owners who have agreed to open their gardens. The locations stretch from the A65, Helm and Oxenholme Lanes, round the village green and down to Little Cracalt. There is still time to volunteer so, if you would be willing to open your garden, please let me know.
Opening Times:
The gardens will be open from 11.30am until 4.00pm. This will allow anyone attending morning service at church to stay in the village and look at the gardens.
The afternoon is to be rounded off with a Songs of Praise service on the village green at 4.30 to which it is hoped as many visitors as possible will attend. The Salvation Army Brass Band from Carnforth will be providing the music.
Entrance Payment:
Entrance will be by production of a programme. These will go on sale a few weeks before at a discounted price of £3.00 compared with £4.00 on the day. Children under 16 will be free. There will be a treasure hunt for younger children.
Refreshments:
These will be on sale in the village hall from 1.00pm to 4.00pm where there will be toilet facilities for visitors.
Fund Raising:
The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the church and for the village hall committee (who will keep all the proceeds from refreshments at the village hall). One garden owner has agreed to host a raffle. Donations of raffle prizes will be most welcome. There will be a stall selling plants. If you have plants to sell please pass them to me in the week preceding the event.
2 Abbey Gardens, Natland. Email.