Upcoming Events
 

Open Garden Visit on Friday 24 May, at 6:30 pm, hosted by Hilary & Stephen Hickmore at 12 Woodlands Cottage, Woodlands, SO24 0HW.

 

This is a little gem, hidden away in the heart of Woodlands, with stunning views. As Hilary says, it's a natural garden (not a plastic plant pot in sight!) but she's worried that if you're wanting to know the Latin names of all the plants you may be disappointed. If you're happy to be led from one surprise to another on a voyage of discovery, however, you'll be entranced!

 

The Hickmores have generously agreed to provide wine, soft drinks and nibbles. As with all “open garden” visits, there will be no entrance fee but donations will gladly be accepted for the charity of the owners' choice, in this case “Rowans Hospice”.

 

Finding their property may be a little tricky so here are detailed directions:

On the A32, cross the road at the Meon Hut crossroads, towards Alton. Then take the first left, signposted Alresford, into Woodlands. There are 5 driveways on the left. Access to their property is just past the 5th drive, down a well-marked public footpath track. There is a “Slow for Hedgehogs” sign and there may still be a house for sale sign on the same post. Hilary and Stephen will place an old wheelbarrow there to mark the access.

 

Drive down the footpath track to the 5 bar gate and park just beyond it under the yew trees.

 

If you put the address into “Street View” you should see the footpath sign.

Alternatively, if you know how to use “What 3 Words”, the code is

///irritated.tops.dynamics

 

It may be helpful to car share so, if you have spare seats in your car or would like to travel with someone who does, please let me know.

 

Hilary & Stephen will need to know how many visitors to cater for, so could you please let Clare know by next Tuesday 21 May if you'd like to come.