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...In the Cotswolds A LOOK AT NEWS, EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN THE COTSWOLDS
Daffodil celebrations in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of villages The villages of Kempley, Oxenhall and Dymock within the ‘Golden Triangle’ are preparing to celebrate the birth of spring with carpets of wild daffodils for visitors to see. Visitors can expect a wide range of activities during the second half of March across the three villages on the borders of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire .The programme includes weekend events at each village with organised walks, daffodil lunches, teas, exhibitions in the local churches and at Kempley trips on the ‘Daff and ride bus’. Free parking is available at all the venues. There is a special detailed programme that visitors can Daffodils galore in the ‘Golden Triangle’ purchase for ÂŁ1 (plus postage and packing) which contains full details on the events which you can obtain by emailing kempleyvillagehall@gmail.com At Oxenhall there is a special walk that proved popular last year that allows visitors to see historic remains of the industrial revolution that touched this part of Gloucestershire in the Victorian Period. The walk also takes in magnificent daffodil meadows and woodlands as well as panoramic views over the Cotswolds and May Hill. The walks at Kempley will use routes not normally available to the public, by agreement with private landowners, as well as the famed Daffodil Way. With events on at Oxenhall (16th - 17th March); Awnells Farm (17th March); Kempley (23rd-24th March), and Dymock (30th-31st March) it is a packed programme. www.daffs.org.uk
Watermoor House continues to invest in its gardens Watermoor House care home, is an elegant Georgian manor house care home in Cirencester which has invested further in its beautiful gardens. The garden is well-established and as you approach up the circular drive past the curving laurel bush you are greeted by the sight of the Grade II listed Georgian Manor with roses growing up to the left and right of the front entrance. Some old yew and oak trees provide a woodland feel, which are complemented by evergreen shrubs and colourful perennials. Meanwhile, the back garden has been improved by two former resident’s relatives who have been volunteering and have transformed some of the garden beds, with a wide variety of perennial and annual plants. The home has partnered with Portus & Whitton, landscape architects, to make a plan to bring the front and side gardens back to their former glory, keeping the established plants and Victorian feel but will look to complement them with new plants. Anyone who would like to visit and check out the progress on the gardens during this year, please feel call 01285 654864. Watermoor House Watermoor Rd, Cirencester GL7 1JR
WYKEHAM KEEPS THE SUCCESSES GROWING Wykeham Gardens Plant Centre, based in Leigh Sinton near Malvern, is continuing to grow! After three successful seasons the plant centre is expanding into a new shop area next to the existing polytunnels. Wykeham Gardens is run by husband and wife team Rachael and Andy Mahy, assisted by apprentice Aidan and two part time staff, Sophie and Dawn. A unit in the compound became available and Rachael said, ‘’We had to grab the opportunity and are really excited about opening our new shop.’’ In the new shop there will be a selection of hand tools, seeds, pots and containers, composts, wildlife items and other garden sundries. The Wykeham Gardens ’team’ The plant centre opening times are Thursdays to Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am to 3pm. Wykeham Gardens Plant Centre can be found at ‘The Yard at Crowcroft’, Leigh Sinton, Malvern WR13 5ED. www.wykehamgardens.com Email: wykehamgardens@btinternet.com Phone: 01684 578381. www.countrygardener.co.uk
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