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- Organic garden opens its gates
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- Council supports IDAHO
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- Kick off the summer with the Power Employment flower show
- Outdoor swimming pool opens for summer
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- Exclusively Richmond
Release Date: 27/05/2009
Organic garden opens its gates
A chance to visit an organic garden and raise money for charity at the same time is on offer when Whitton Community Resource Centre in Britannia Lane, throws open its gates to the public on Wednesday 3 June, as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Visitors will be able to see the 180ft organic garden, which is maintained by people with learning disabilities and staff from the day centre at the site, between 11am – 3pm.
The grounds also feature a wildlife pond, butterfly garden and a bed of shrubs and roses and there is the chance to enjoy refreshments and buy plants.
There is a £2 admission charge, with the money going to a variety of charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The centre, which is funded by Richmond Council, offers support and guidance to people in the borough with learning disabilities.
Cathy Kerr, Director of Adult and Community Services at Richmond Council, said:
“We’re delighted to support the National Garden Scheme for the ninth year in a row. The garden at Whitton CRC is a real treat and congratulations must go to the staff and day centre users who put in so much effort looking after it. I encourage people to go along and see the beautiful garden and help raise money for the chosen charities.”
The National Garden Scheme is a nationwide initiative which encourages people and organisations to open their gardens to visitors for one day of the year to benefit charity. Since it began in 1927, the scheme has raised over £42m.
For more information about the event contact Ian McKinnon on 020 8898 4949
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