Gardens opening for the National Gardens Scheme

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Message from National Gardens Scheme Shropshire publicity

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Gardens open in Shropshire for the National Garden Scheme week commencing Saturday 29th April Three garden openings to look forward to this week.  MILLICHOPE PARK, Munslow, SY7 9HA is opening on Sunday 30th April from from 2 pm to 6 pm.  8m NE of Craven Arms. off B4368 Craven Arms to Bridgnorth Rd. Nr Munslow then follow yellow signs. Admission £6, children free. Tea at the Hall in aid of Severn Hospice, Lingen Davies, & Midlands Air Ambulance. Dogs on leads welcome. ? Historic landscape gardens covering 14 acres with lakes, and cascades dating from C18, woodland walks and wildflowers. Wonderful displays of bluebells. For further details, map and pictures visit www.ngs.org.uk Also opening this week is RUTHALL MANOR, Ditton Priors, WV16 6TN, on Monday 1st May from 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm.  7m SW of Bridgnorth. At Ditton Priors Church take road signed Bridgnorth, then 2nd L. Garden 1m.   Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas until 4:30 pm. Dogs on leads welcome. ? Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha. Clematis and roses scramble through an eclectic collection of wrought-iron work, unique pottery and secluded seating. A stunning horse pond with primulas, iris and bog plants. Lots of lovely shrubs to see. Jigsaw puzzle sale. Donation to NGS from refreshments. Wheelchair access to most parts. For further details, map and pictures visit www.ngs.org.uk Last but not least is NEEN VIEW, Neen Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 9AB, on Wednesday 3rd May from 12 pm to 5 pm.  3m from the Market Town of Cleobury Mortimer. From A456 past Mamble, turn Rat Neen Sollars, follow lane to Live & Let Live for parking. From Cleobury take the Tenbury Rd, turn L & L again then up the hill to Neen View gardens.  Admission £5, children free. Teas. Dogs on leads welcome. ? A woodland garden with stunning panoramic views of the Clee Hills and Teme Valley. Mature trees including azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. Wildlife ponds and wildflower meadow. There are plenty of seats to enjoy the views. Walking around you will find a ruined Bothy and Japanese stream garden. For further details, map and pictures visit www.ngs.org.uk Athough some of our gardens take payment by card reader. it is often difficult to connect to 4G or Wifi in rural areas, so please have cash available. More dates for your diary  Sunday 7th May - Henley Hall, Henley, Ludlow, SY8 3HD ? Sunday 7th May - Longnor Hall, Atacham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TG ? Sunday 7th May - Oteley, Ellesmere, SY12 0PB ? Wednesday 10th May - Goldstone Hall Gardens, Market Drayton, TF9 2NA ? Wednesday10th May - Neen View, Neon Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 9AB ? Saturday 13th May - The Paddock, Annscrost, Shrewsbury, SY5 8AN ? Saturday 13th May - Rorrington Lodge, Rorrington, Chirbury, SY15 6BX ? Suday 14th May - The Ferns, Newport Street, Clun, SY7 8JZ ? SUnday 14th May - The Leasowes, Cound, Shrewsbury, SY5 6AF ? Sunday 14th May - Longden Manor, Plealey, SY5 0XL  If you love gardens and have a little time to spare, why not consider joining our friendly team of over 30 volunteers in Shropshire. From distributing leaflets to promote the gardens, helping with publicity or manning the gate on open days, there are lots of ways to get involved. Find out more by emailing our Volunteers Coordinator, Sheila Jones, smaryjones@icloud.com We are always on the lookout for new gardens to open for us, so if you would like to find out more, contact our County Organiser, Andy Chatting, andy.chatting@ngs.org.uk Children free in all Shropshire gardens A great day out for all the family Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors nationwide, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £67 million to nursing and health charities and in 2022 made an annual donation of £3.11 million. Our core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen's Nursing Institute. Find out more about our beneficiaries on our website, www.ngs.org.uk.