East Grimstead's first Open Gardens event for many years took place on Sunday 6 July. Six lovely gardens were opened and free parking was available on the village green. Tea and lots of delicious homemade cakes were on sale plus plants and garden tools. Robert Kennett (RHS Gold Medal Winner) was available at one of the gardens to answer any garden-related questions. It was a wonderful afternoon with visitors from Alderbury, Whiteparish, Pitton, Farley and Winterslow. Thank you so much to everyone who opened their gardens - we know how much work it took to get the gardens ready for public display. The feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and appreciative. Fellow gardeners loved looking around and know what a privilege it is to see private gardens.Thank you Steve and Michelle Ferarri for organising this marvellous event and to everyone who supported us and help raise over £1,300 for the Save Our Church campaign.We plan to hold another Open Gardens in 2027.
Billy Richardson is an amateur willow basket maker who has kindly offered to make a basket for anyone who would like one and in return make a donation to Save Our Church or the Reading Room.If you would like to see some examples of Billy's work, please contact her directly or via saveourchurchevents@gmail.comThank you Billy!
On a balmy evening in June, c 50 East Grimstead residents and supporters enjoyed drinks and nibbles together in the sunshine. James Mullens spoke to express our grateful thanks to everyone who have helped us get this far. Thank you!
The Save Our Church committee spent a Saturday morning in June giving the church a thorough clean. An extendable duster was deployed to remove cobwebs from the ceiling, all the pews were taken outside to be polished and the floor was given a good scrub.
