The Sunbury Open Gardens tenth anniversary promises to be very special.  With more gardens than usual open there will be even more opportunities than ever to look beyond the hedges and fences of some great gardens.

Since 2002, when the Open Gardens started to raise funds for the proposed Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, hundreds of people have enjoyed over 50 very different, but equally appealing, gardens.  In the process the garden owners have helped to raise nearly £50,000 towards the building of the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, St Mary‘s Church funds and the Chase Shooting Star Childrens’ Hospice.

The tenth anniversary of the scheme promises to be special with 8 gardens opening between 11am and 5pm.  From the smallest courtyard garden to lawns sweeping down to the Thames, all have something special to offer.

On a sunny day there can be no greater pleasure than ambling round someone else’s garden with a glass of bucks fizz (or something less alcoholic) in your hand.  Or why not afternoon tea with home made cakes.  Or sort through the plant stall to find that something special for your own garden.  Always popular are the homemade cake and jams stall, and don’t forget the book stall to find the bargain read.  And finally the raffle-T.Vs, vacuums, coffee makers, camcorders, tickets to Hampton Court Flower Show, restaurant vouchers and much more- all enjoyed by our winners in the past. This year the prizes are equally impressive.

Last year nearly 800 people enjoyed the day.  This year you could discover what makes the day so special, and help raise funds for local causes.  

Tickets will be available in June from Skinners in the Avenue, the Embroidery Gallery, or by telephoning Sue March on 01932 786675

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