This year’s calendar of Thetford Open Gardens (TOG) events is fast approaching, with the team aiming to raise £20,000 for their 20th anniversary.
The annual Thetford Open Gardens Plant Sale returns on Saturday 9th May. The regular plant sale stall at 28 Arlington Way will be filled with a wide variety of plants, with proceeds continuing to support St Nicholas Hospice Care.
A team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to help, offering advice and suggestions for filling gaps in your garden borders. If you are lifting or dividing plants, donations are always welcome, and pots are available at 28 Arlington Way if needed.
“We are really grateful to everyone who donates plants or helps on the day,” said Sue Norman, plant sale organiser. “It’s always a fun event and a great chance to pick up a bargain while supporting St Nic’s.”
Tickets for this year’s Open Gardens event on Sunday 28th June will go on sale from the first weekend of May at Leaping Hare and Lawsons (cash only) on King Street, as well as Thetford Garden Centre (cash only). There will be a mix of new gardens alongside old favourites.
Grand Draw tickets will also be available in early May, featuring a fantastic range of prizes, including a £400 Rhino voucher, £100 worth of Thetford Garden Centre vouchers, afternoon tea at the Assembly House, and a selection of hampers and vouchers donated by local businesses and supporters. This year’s main sponsors are Lawsons Estate Agents, Thetford Garden Centre, Colour Print, and About Thetford magazine.
Last year St Nicholas Hospice Care supported over 105 people and their families in Thetford with high-quality, specialist palliative care, emotional and practical support, so that no-one in West Suffolk and Thetford has to face dying, death and grief alone.
Would you like to own a piece of Mulberry history?
Karen and Mark have generously donated a stunning limited-edition otter sculpture by Richard Fisher. The sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity and was originally owned by the late Stephen Saggers, fondly remembered by many for his warm welcome.
Blind bids start from £50 – please send your offers to: thetfordopengardens@gmail.com
