Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens

Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens success this June 2022

By Prue Heron

Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens was another resounding success - maybe even more so because it had been absent for two years and visitors were keen to get back into the swing and enjoy this popular event. The sun came out just in time for the opening in the afternoon and the village was absolutely packed with visitors carrying locally-grown plant bargains from the plant stall and scrutinising their programmes to decide on the best route. Freeman Brothers, our sponsors, provided a chauffeured limo and Cycling Without Age was kept busy pedalling two trishaws to give lifts to weary walkers.

The generous contributors to this wonderful event are too many to mention here individually, but include: local businesses who displayed flyers, donated raffle prizes and plants; the stallholders who helped attract even more visitors with their variety of offerings and gave donations; the talented bakers who produced some amazing cakes; all the visitors who attended and made the event buzz and, of course, the hard-working and lovely gardeners and their helpers who prepared their gardens and then gave a warm welcome to everyone on the day.

And now the most important part - together, in 2022, Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens’ participants raised a massive, much-needed £7,215 for our local St. Peter and St. James’ Hospice! Thank you to everyone involved. For more photos and individual thanks - visit our website www.hurstpierpointopengardens.co.uk or Facebook page Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens. See you next year! Don’t forget to let us know if you would like to open your garden in 2023, please contact Jo Kaddish on 07743 596068.

Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens returns this June! 2022

UPDATE: As this event has come and gone, we can now share with you the fabulous result of Hurst Open Gardens 2022 - click here.

By Prue Heron

We are absolutely delighted to announce that some local gardeners are again opening their gardens on Sunday 19th June from 1pm – 5pm, to raise money for our own, local, St Peter and St James Hospice. Already we have nine beautiful, interesting and different-sized gardens lined up for you and the 2022 event promises to be a much-needed extra-special and sociable occasion.

This year, the secret gardens are clustered around the High Street area so it will be much easier for those of you who prefer shorter distances to walk to visit most, if not all, the gardens. We will also have some transport available as before. Tea and home-made cake will be available so you can sit, relax and take in the scenery. To make the afternoon even more enjoyable, there will be live music and various stalls, including one selling locally grown plants. We will keep you up-to-date via Hurst Life and other local publications; banners and flyers around the village and our Facebook page Hurstpierpoint Open Gardens. Our website is www.hurstpierpointopengardens.co.uk Any queries ring Prue on 01273 835064.