Rhododendron in full bloom

This year, children and helpers from Osmaston Primary School will be launching their campaign to raise funds for a new school garden.  In particular, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase stepping stones which will form the path around the proposed school garden.  The other good causes which are being supported are a malaria project in the Gambia and St. Martin’s Church, Osmaston.

A highlight of the afternoon will be Maypole dancing performed by pupils from Osmaston Primary School, who have been practising hard with their teachers to learn the dance routines.  Musical entertainment will be provided by Osmaston Wind Band, which itis hoped will add to the garden fete atmosphere.

With luck the mature rhododendrons should be in full flower.  Also of interest are the Victorian greenhouses, the Orangery and the kitchen and walled gardens.  Cream teas and other refeshments will be available in the hall’s former billiard room.  There will be a variety of other stalls, including a tombola, a plant sale and a cake stall.

The gardens are open from 2 till 5.30 pm and entrance will cost £2 for adults whilst free for children under 12.

I have no late availability to report at the moment -  we are fully booked for the next fortnight.  However, any one booking booking before the end of March 2009, who refers to the special offers section when booking, will receive a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival.