Winchelsea gardens open to help hospice

GARDEN lovers were able to take a glimpse behind the walls of Winchelsea’s secret gardens when they opened last week to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th May 2014, 19:44 BST
13/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-13465100113/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-134651001
13/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-134651001

Bruni Llovet, from the hospice, said: “It was a fantastic day at the secret gardens of Winchelsea, with a mixture of established and new gardens. The weather was at times bright and sunny skies ensuring the gardens looked at their best.

“The crowds arrived in their droves to see the beautiful gardens and stunning views.”

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“There were a few rain showers thrown in giving visitors a chance to enjoy the delicious teas.”

13/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-13465100113/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-134651001
13/5/14- Open Gardens for St Michaels Hospice in Wincheslsea. Anita Bevan SUS-140513-134651001

For more information on the Open Garden season contact Sally on 01424 456369 or email [email protected].

St Michael’s Hospice has been operating for 25 years and provides in-patient and out-reach palliative care to people with life-limiting illnesses across Hastings and Rother.

Specialist care and clinical teams deliver restorative care, symptom control and support to patients and families through a 30-bed hospice, Day Therapy Centre, Hospice at Home service, Bereavement Support and Hospice Neighbours.

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