Set within a typical drystone wall and following the main contours of the area, it represents the character, topography and features of Mellor and is called 'The Mellor Surprise Open Garden'. The project is being run by three enthusiastic amateurs with the aim of raising a large sum of money for Imperial Cancer Research Fund and, yes, we do have to construct it ourselves (in 8 days!). There will also be an Imperial Cancer Research Fund stand in the Heritage Marquee featuring a treasure hunt based on the plan of the garden, and miniature gardens made by children from Mellor Primary School. The show will be opened on Wednesday morning by Princess Alexandra and we are delighted that she has chosen to visit The Mellor Surprise Open Garden in order to show her support for Imperial cancer Research Fund. Jeff turner of Granada Television's "Muck and Jeff" programme has also kindly agreed to visit the garden on Thursday 19th July at 11am. The show runs from 18th to 22nd July and there is a ticket hotline on 0807 906 3811, or an on-line box office at www.rhs.org.uk Thank you to the following businesses who have offered their support in various ways: Offerton Sand and Gravel Ltd If you would like to support Imperial Cancer Research Fund by donating to this project in any way, please contact Mary - email: Mhmellor@aol.com
|
This web page is provided free of charge by The Marple Website