Stonesfield Open Gardens on Sunday 23 June was a great success. The weather was perfect and the gardens were in tip top condition.
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Over 160 visitors (15% up on 2022) paid to tour the 11 gardens on show. It was gratifying to see that visitors came from far and wide as well as from the local area. Car parking was a bit tight, but everyone just about fitted in.
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Many volunteers had baked cake and then help serve cake, teas and cold drinks at the St James’ Centre. People must have enjoyed this as takings on were up 45%. Additionally, visitors boosted the White Horse coffers as they enjoyed a drink in the sunshine.
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Visitors also donated £100 for book and plants that were available. Overall, we collected £1,500 (before expenses) which was far in excess of expectations.
At the end everyone who had helped was invited to Evenlode for a celebratory drink in the evening sunshine.
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The committee would like to thank everyone who participated in any way.