| Blooming Marvelous! | ||
| Date | 10-05-2009 | |
| Description | Exbury Gardens provided a spectacular setting for our annual charity walk on Sunday 10th May. Walkers, including several former patients of the WNC, gathered at the world-famous gardens to tackle a route of approximately 5 miles covering much of the 200-acre gardens. The magnificent Rothschild Collection of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, a riot of colour at this time of year, afforded breath-taking views at every turn. And the blooming marvelous news is that the walk raised over £2,400 for our latest appeal. The route and ‘Treasure Trail’ quiz took in the Camelia Walks, Azalea Bowl, Winter Garden, River Walk and Home Wood, before pausing for a delicious and well-earned Cream Tea at the Tennis Court Tea Garden. From there, it was on to the History Tree, Lovers Lane, Witcher s Wood, Jubilee Pond and the American Garden, before the final leg of the walk along Azalea Drive. The verdict of just one of the walkers, Patricia Livett of Southampton, was typical of the comments received. “It was a wonderful walk, the Cream Tea was magic and the Treasure Trail really made the day as it helped point out many things we may otherwise have missed.” Our grateful thanks to all who participated, and to the Rothschild family and staff of Exbury for their generous support. |
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