Plant Fair Exceeds ExpectationsVillagers, friends and the wider community came along to a Plant Fair held at All Saints’Church, Mendham, on Saturday 30 th May 2026.The weather was surprisingly hot, but that didn’t deter those wishing to buy wonderful locallygrown bedding plants, and a variety of community donated herbaceous, border and houseplants.Alongside, a garden bring & buy stall sold pots, planters, garden tools in need of a newhome, as well as gardening books and magazines.There was an opportunity to bid in a silent auction for a Pear tree or an English oak; grownfrom an acorn, a Garden themed raffle, and a chance to converse with supporters ofHarleston Volunteers for Nature, who help maintain the flora and fauna in our churchyard.Inside the coolness of the church, a Bistro café awaited with tables ladened with tasty, sweetor savoury snacks and filled rolls along with a well-earned drink of choice.Mendham School recently celebrated their 150th birthday and the children contributed to anexhibition of their recent work about gardens and gardening.Our endeavours were rewarded beyond expectation with £1,349 raised for church funds.The event was enjoyed by all, with grateful thanks to those who gave their support in anyway.