Report on Open Garden, Farleigh Wallop, Sunday 1st July 2007

CPRE Hampshire's annual Open Garden event was a great success, despite the showery weather conditions on the day. Over 170 stout-hearted visitors risked the rain to admire the stunning gardens at the home of the Earl and Countess of Portsmouth at Farleigh Wallop, and to enjoy a cream tea and home-made refreshments in the beautiful covered barn area. With stalls ranging from garden plants to jewellery, a farm granary to a Health and Well-being consultant, and of course CPRE's own information stand and childrens 'lucky dip with a difference', there was plenty to see and do, and everyone who came along appeared to really enjoy themselves.

Organiser Pam Mason said:

"Considering the appalling weather conditions the day before, and also on the morning of the event, we were delighted at the turnout. The event raised over £1,400 for our funds, which will help us to continue with our essential campaigning work to help protect the beauty and diversity of our beautiful Hampshire countryside".

Pam Mason
CPRE Hampshire Administrator

This page last updated 12th July 2007