Gardebs Open for NGS

TWO GARDENS OPEN NEXT WEEKEND Albrighton Trust Moat and Gardens open on Saturday 9th April 11 am to 3 pm   Blue House Lane, Albrighton, WV7 3FL.  Off A41 close to Albrighton Station and RAF Cosford. This ever-changing garden is opening early this year to showcase their mass planting of spring bulbs.  The 13th century manor house around which the gardens are built is no longer visible but the moat has been restored and is now teeming with fish and is also a haven for wildlife, actively encouraged by the sympathetic planting.  The Trust is an educational facility, teaching disabled youngsters fishing, gardening and woodworking, always with the environment and conservation in mind.  The gardens are wheelchair accessible and there are disabled toilets available.  Child friendly - a perfect place to visit for all the family.  Plants and teas sold in aid of Albrighton Trust.

Edge Villa Sunday 10th April 2 - 5 pm.  Edge, nr Yockleton, Shrewsbury SY5 9PY.  6 miles SW of Shresbury.  From A5 take either A488 to Bishops Castle or B4386 to Montgomery for approx. 6 miles then follow NGS signs. Two acres nestling in the South Shropshire hills.  Self-sufficient vegetable plot, large herbaceous borders.  Dewpond surrounded by purple elder, irises, candelabra primulas and dieramas.  Extensive plant sale in aid of NGS charities.  Wheelchair accessible but some gravel paths.  Home-made teas.

The admission for both these gardens is £5.00 for adults.  Children are admitted free at all Shropshire gardens.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:   The Albrighton Trust Moat and Gardens will be opening again on Saturday 25th June but NOT on Sunday 26th June as previously advertised.

Our new "Find a Garden" search facility has now been launched on the NGS website.  You will find it on the home page: www.ngs.org.uk.  Just click on the "Find a Garden" button or on "Click here to find our new Find a Garden search".  There's even an interactive map - just click on a flag to show the details.

Dame Mary Berry launches this year's Great British Garden Party,  sharing a love of gardens and great causes Dame Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme and the Nation's undisputed Queen of Cakes, is championing the Great British Garden Party as it enters its third, delicious year in 2022. This major fundraising event, designed by the National Garden Scheme to share the Nation's love of gardens and to raise vital funds for some of the UK's best-loved nursing and health charities, builds on a rich heritage of great gardens, great cakes and great causes. Speaking about the initiative Dame Mary Berry said: "As President of the wonderful National Garden Scheme, I am delighted to invite you to join me in hosting a Great British Garden Party this year. "We're inviting everyone - it doesn't matter whether your garden is large or small, tidy or untidy - to join in and help raise funds for vital nursing and health charities; charities that so many of us, our family and friends often rely on in times of need.  "We've been so inspired by previous party hosts and their ingenious variations on the garden party theme, tailoring their events to their outside spaces and to their families and friends. Some simply threw open their garden gates and invited their neighbours for afternoon tea, making new friends. But your garden party could be anything from a barbecue or family bake-off, prosecco by candlelight, a coffee morning and book swap or even a plant and produce sale by the front gate – the choice is yours and everyone can get involved."

The official Great British Garden Party dates are Saturday 16th – Sunday 24th July, but you can choose any day across the summer that is best for you. Joining the Great British Garden Party couldn't be simpler.  Sign up on the National Garden Scheme website, invite your guests and the National Garden Scheme event team will support you all the way. http://ngs.org.uk/gardenparty

The National Garden Scheme is delighted to mark the tenth anniversary of its support for Parkinson's UK in 2022.  The occasion marks not only almost £1.5 million of funding to the charity but a dynamic and positive partnership which is helping to change the lives of 145,000 people living with Parkinson's in the UK

Brownhill House perennials and shrubs for sale for NGS

Good evening gardeners,

PERENNIALS AND SHRUBS FOR SALE AT BROWNHILL HOUSE

Our plant nursery at Brownhill House in aid of the NGS Charities, is now open for your orders - see attached lists, now with pictures!

Email your order and I will email you to say when they are ready to pick up.  You can either drop payment in the box in the garage when you collect your plants or pay on line

Mr. R P Brown, Sort code 20-77-85,  Account 80212121

Your plants, with your name, will be left outside the garage for you to pick up.

Please note, there are many perennials and shrubs which will be added to the list when they have grown a bit.  I will send out an updated list in a week or so.  Please note that some shrubs are quite small and would benefit from delaying planting out and some of the shrubs are only available in very small numbers.

BROWNHILL HOUSE GARDEN WILL BE OPEN ON                                                                                                                                                                                                              Saturday April 23rd - Tuesday May 24th - Tuesday June 28th                                                                                                                                Admission £5 - Children free - Plants for sale - Sorry no dogs

Admission is by pre-booked ticket only - Book online at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/8581

You can also arrange a visit for one person or a crowd from the end of April to July - just email me on a sunny day when you have visitors!

Latest covid news from Shropshire Council

Message from Shropshire Council.

Latest coronavirus news: 1 April Helping to keep you informed of the latest coronavirus news in Shropshire. COVID-19 testing update Some people will still be eligible for free testing In line with the Government's 'Living with Covid' plan, free universal testing has now ended for the general public in England. Some people will be eligible for free testing – see below for more info. Please note, we are expecting further guidance from the Government in the coming days.   Symptomatic testing Tests for people with symptoms in high-risk settings remains important to ensure that COVID-19 is detected as quickly as possible. Therefore, free symptomatic testing will remain for: Patients in hospital where a test is required for clinical management, discharge or to support treatment pathways. People who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments because they are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. (The government says it will be in touch with these eligible groups.) Individuals who live or work in high-risk closed settings, for example some NHS, social care and places of detention.   Asymptomatic testing During periods of high prevalence, testing for people without symptoms will help to mitigate risk. Therefore, tests will continued to be provided for: Adult social care staff and a small number of visitors providing personal care Hospice staff Patient-facing staff in the NHS Some staff in prisons and other places of detention, and some refuges and shelters   Visitors to high-risk settings Government guidance says most visitors to adult social care settings, the NHS, hospices, prisons or places of detention will no longer require a test. If you do not fall into the categories listed here but you wish to test yourself for COVID-19, lateral flow tests will continue to be available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets, including online. The full government guidance is available here. Next steps Living with Covid doesn't mean forgetting about Covid. Please continue to assess your risk and take measures to reduce the spread of the virus where necessary. This includes: Wearing a face covering in busy, enclosed spaces Wash your hands regularly Cover coughs and sneezes - Catch it, Bin it, Kill it Clean around your home and workplace more often Keep indoor areas well ventilated Ensure you are fully vaccinated Stay at home if you feel unwell and avoid contact with vulnerable people It's never too late to grab a jab The COVID-19 vaccine remains our best defence against the virus. You are less likely to fall seriously ill with COVID-19 if you are fully vaccinated. Don't forget, it is never too late to get a jab, whether it is the 1st, 2nd or booster dose. Click here to find your nearest walk-in clinic or book online here. COVID-19 in Shropshire Information and data about COVID-19 in Shropshire can now be found on our website. This will be updated weekly. Information, advice and support For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating or shielding), visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for information, advice, guidance and support available for residents and businesses in Shropshire no matter what your circumstances. Keep in touch Sign up to get the latest information and advice from our services. Updates from the Government To see the latest Government updates about COVID-19, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

Bingo in aid of RATS tomorrow night Saturday 2nd April

Message from Claire Trickett of RATS.

BINGO at the Village Hall TOMORROW NIGHT, Saturday 2nd April

Coffee morning on 9th April in Victoria Room

Message from Margaret Lycette.

Coffee Morning - Saturday 9th April in the Victoria Room from 10.30

All welcome - see attached poster

Sabrina boat trips, a lovely way to see Shrewsbury

Message from Sabrina Boat trips.

It may be cold but the sun is shining on us. We have blankets and hot drinks on board so people can still enjoy our daily boat trips in comfort.

Customers can check our availability daily, as shown here below on our website: https://sabrinaboat.co.uk/about-sabrina/are-we-sailing-today/     Prices of trips are as follows: Adults: £9.50 Concessions (Over 65/Student/Carer): £8.50 Child (Ages 3-16): £5.50 Family (2 adults + 2 children): £25.00 Under 3s: FREE Kindest Regards, Sabrina Boat 01743 369741 www.sabrinaboat.co.uk

Why not join us on our gin tasting cruise. BOOK TICKETS HERE

Ruyton Parish Council meeting 5th April 2022

Message from Lydia Bardsley, Ruyton XI Towns Parish Clerk.

   Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council,    

                                                                            next meeting 5th April 2022 at 6.30pm, St John the Baptist School.

The agenda is attached and can also be found on the Council's agenda and minutes page of the website. As cases of Covid-19 are still high in Shropshire, parishioners are still encouraged to raise matters in writing to the clerk if they do not need to attend in person. Matters raised will be discussed and responses sent after the meeting.

If you do feel you need to attend in person, please email the clerk or telephone (01691 674742) so we can make sure that we can accommodate everyone safely.

Amongst other matters, the Council will be reviewing the Cliffe management contract, and formally declaring the Cliffe as a Local Nature Reserve. We will also consider streetlighting on Brownhill, and Jubilee plans. There is also a planning application in Wigmarsh to consider. No election was called for the recent casual vacancy, so we will also be setting a deadline for applications for co-option. We will also be receiving year-end finance and asset inspection reports, and making arrangements for internal and external audit.

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Kind regards,

Lydia Bardsley
Clerk to Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council
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Please note new address and phone number below:
11 High Fawr Close, Oswestry, SY11 1TE
parishclerk@ruytonxitownsparishcouncil.org.uk
01691 674742