Members of Maidenhead Rotary Club are inviting the public to join them for the Open Gardens Weekend.
| Maidenhead Foodshare will be among the charities to benefit from the second Rotary Open Gardens Weekend on June 25-26. Half of the proceeds raised from the sale of entry badges to the event will be donated to the charity, which helps people in and around Maidenhead who are unable to feed themselves and their families properly. Each £10 entry badge (under-16s are free) gives the holder access on both days to the 22 delightful gardens across Maidenhead taking part in the two-day celebration of the British love affair with gardening.  Open Gardens co-ordinator Janet Perry | Some gardens will also be selling plants and refreshments to raise money for other charities including Thames Hospice, Maidenhead Mencap Club, and Dementia Research. Open Gardens co-ordinator Janet Perry from Maidenhead Rotary Club said: “Open Gardens is a fantastic community event and also a great boost to local charities. With many people struggling due to the cost of living crisis we thought Foodshare was an ideal charity to support. “Last year we raised a total of £6,500 for charity and we are hoping for a similar success this year. Entry badges are selling fast so please be quick to make sure you don’t miss out.” There are eight new gardens taking part this year in a line-up that includes a fascinating range of gardens – large and small, riverside gardens, Mediterranean gardens, gardens owned by plant enthusiasts and those designed to attract wildlife. Some will also be hosting live music and showcasing the work of local artists such as Donna White and Martin Dutton, while volunteers from Wild Maidenhead will be offering advice on gardening to support wildlife, biodiversity and sustainability. Janet continued: “Our garden owners are keen to share their passion for gardening with other like-minded people. It’s going to be another fabulous weekend and we hope as many people as possible will come and join us.” |
Badges are still available at Braywick Heath Nursery and will be available to purchase over the weekend at:
A 16-page guide with a map, venues, opening times and full details will be emailed to entry badge holders. A 2-page printer friendly version is also available and they can both be downloaded at www.maidenheadrotary.co.uk/open-gardens.html.
- Braywick Heath Nurseries, 41 Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1DX (Open Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm and Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 8 Langworthy End, Holyport, SL6 2HJ (Saturday & Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm)
- Lavender House, Fishery Road, Bray, SL6 1UP (Sunday 1.00pm-5.00pm)
A 16-page guide with a map, venues, opening times and full details will be emailed to entry badge holders. A 2-page printer friendly version is also available and they can both be downloaded at www.maidenheadrotary.co.uk/open-gardens.html.