After returning post-pandemic in 2022, it’s been confirmed the (usually) biennial ‘Ruddington Open Gardens’ event is being staged again this summer.
In fact, planning is already underway for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2024, when gardens and allotments in our village will be opening in aid of two charities from 2.00pm to 6.00pm on both days. As previously, all proceeds from the event will be split between Save the Children and Action for Children. Residents willing to participate in this year’s two-day horticultural feast are now being invited to get in touch.
Organiser Jane Piggott, of South Notts Save The Children, says: “As well as open gardens and allotments, we are hoping that there will be live music and refreshments available as well as vintage bus rides around the village, stalls and games in various gardens, and an art exhibition. If you would like to get involved and open your garden to visitors, we would love to hear from you.”
Jane explains: “Gardens do not have to be big or spectacular – just attractive places that visitors will enjoy wandering around. Even a display of hanging baskets in a front garden would make a welcome addition to the programme! We are also happy to hear from anyone who would be able to open on just one day over the weekend. Information packs will be provided to each garden owner well before the event.”
If you would please consider opening your garden, or just want some further information, you’re asked to contact organiser Jane by emailing her at je.piggott@btinternet.com, or email Mike Davey of Ruddington Gardeners’ Association at mrdavey004@btinternet.com or email Chris Marriott of Ruddington Art & Craft Society at thedesign4@googlemail.com.
Jane adds: “Please do support this charity event if you can; we would love you to be part of it!”
It certainly sounds like a great excuse for another #RuddyGoodDayOut!
