Open Gardens - Raising funds for Church of the Holy Cross
There are 7 gardens opening their gates to help raise much needed funds for the Church of the Holy Cross this Spring and Summer.
** Saturday 26 May**
10.30am - 1pm, 31 The Ridgeway - light refreshments available
Attractive garden plus a working garden mainly dedicated to exhibition chrysanthemum growing. Raffle. Sale of plants (bedding perennials)
10.30am - 1pm, 25 Sherrington Road - light refreshments available
A garden on four levels with character that encourages wildlife, provides us with some fruit and has items of special interest.
10.30am - 4.30pm, 11 Holtview Road - light refreshments available
A warm welcome awaits you at this normal family garden. There will be a sales table and cakes for sale
2pm - 4.30pm, 36 Warren Avenue - light refreshments available
A much loved garden which is well used by chickens, dogs, a cat and a resident squirrel, therefore without much horticultural work! However, we have stunning views across the Downs to Ditchling Beacon, somewhere to sit and a very warm welcome awaits you. There will be things to buy, games to play and some crafty activities for the ‘young’ of any age.
2pm to 4.30pm, 86 The Brow - light refreshments available
Our garden is an informal family friendly space, there are gentle steps at the front and at the back there are flat areas and grassy slopes beyond. Explore our secret path and find our micro village, then relax with a cuppa and a cake (some gluten free cakes available)
** Sunday 27 May**
2pm - 4.30pm 1 Merston Close - light refreshments available
A warm welcome awaits you in this family garden. There is a novelty tea pot collection for you to look at if you are interested (so you can still come even if it is raining!). There will be a sale of scones, sponges, lemon drizzle and Dundee cakes.
2pm - 4.30pm 86 The Brow - light refreshments available - see above for details
Saturday 2 June
10.30am to 4.30pm Church of the Holy Cross - Downsway
A welcoming garden serving our Woodingdean Community
Enter the flower pot competition and contribute to the judging (details separately)
Play Bingo, Boules and other games
Enjoy delicious refreshments
Crafts for the children
Inside the Church:
Sit quietly in the peace
Light a candle for a loved one
Browse through the jubilee memorabilia exhibition
Choose a hymn from our hymn book, part or all of which will be sung at the sponsored hymn singing on Sunday
10.30am - 1pm, 1 Merston Close - light refreshments available - see above for details
** Sunday 3rd June**
2-pm - 4.30 Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway
Delicious cream teas,
Jubilee memorabilia exhibition
3-4pm Sponsored hymn singing in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust
2pm - 4.30pm 86 The Brow - light refreshments available - see above for details
2pm to 4.30pm, 25 Sherrington Road - light refreshments available - see above for details
