South Wirral gardens to open for charity

GARDENS in South Wirral are opening again for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).

Last year visitors to gardens in Wirral and Cheshire raised a record £105,000 for NGS charities.

Many gardens are also open by appointment to groups from gardening clubs and groups of friends.

Gardens open in Wirral include:

l Poulton Hall, Poulton Lancelyn, April 13, 2-5.30pm, £4

l Briarfield, The Rake, Burton, April 20, 2-5pm, £3

l Newton House, Gayton, April 27, 2-5.30pm, £3.50

l 69 Well Lane, Gayton, May 4 and 5, 2-5.30pm £3

l Willaston Village Gardens, Willaston, May 18, 2-5pm, £4

l Maylands, Gayton, June 1, 1-5.30pm, £3.50

l Burton Village Gardens, Burton, June 29, 2-6pm, £4

l The Old Farm, Gayton, August 10, 2-5.30pm, £3

Gardens only open for private visits include:

l 29 Dee Park Road, Gayton (call 342 5893)

l St David’s House, Noctorum (652 5236)

More details are in the NGS’ yellow book or leaflet.

For more information on the scheme locally, contact John Hinde on 342 8557.