Spring is almost here, GARDENS OPEN for the NGS

Message from Shropshire National Gardens Scheme

? Our next garden opening is THE HUNDRED HOUSE HOTEL, Bridgnorth Road, Norton, Telford, TF11 9EE, on Wednesday 29th March from 10 am to 6 pm. Situated on the A442 in the village of Norton. Midway between Bridgnorth & Telford. Admission by donation (£5 donation suggested). Light refreshments or restaurant menu available to purchase. If you would like their special Afternoon Tea, this must be pre-ordered at least 48 hours in advance. Visit www.hundredhouse.co.uk for details. An acre of gardens crafted over 35 years, complete with sculptures, stonework and working herb and kitchen garden. Enjoy a wonderful display of thousands of bulbs, including a great display of tulips.

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 in April ? Sunday 16th - Edge Villa, Edge, nr. Yockleton, Shrewsbury, SY5 9PY ? Sunday 23rd - Westwood House, Oldbury, Bridgnorth, WV16 5LP ? Wednesday 26th - Hundred House Hotel, Bridgnorth Road, Norton, Telford, TF11 9EE ? Sunday 30th - Millichope Park, Munslow, SY7 9HA

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.