On Saturday 25th May, bright and early, Carol, Alison and the dedicated team of volunteers opened up their Annual Plant Sale all in aid of The Nightingale. Though advertised as starting at 10am, there were many keen green fingered buyers at the sale from much earlier hoping to get in before pickings became very slim. And pickings were very slim by 1am, such was the popularity of the sale this year. Some might even say a stampede of gardeners descended on Tenniswood Road (apologies to Carol’s neighbours).

We want to emphasis that this plant sale isn’t just a one day thing. Far from it! It takes Carol and a village of people to collect seedlings, pots, soil, start planting, watering all year round. Their work truly never stops. They’re absolutely fantastic.

We are delighted to say that their efforts this year (as usual) deserve an enormous amount of applause and commendations because they have raised over £3,000!