The 'Friends' as usual, turned out in force to set up for the big day, with the erection of our big gazebo and a smaller one on loan from Cyril and Shirley.
A lot of hard work had already been done in the background, by the 'Friends' and their friends. in growing hundreds of plants for our sale. The customary sale or return racks of plants from Highdown Nurseries were again in tip top condition and the 'return' part of the deal resulted in just a few trays being put back into stock.
The takings were up by over £170 on last year, so the day was a great success considering the current financial climate.
After clearing everything away, (mostly to Mike and Jane's garage) we got cleaned up and then met up for a well earned drink or two in the Broadwaters Inn.
In addition to the plant sale, a prize draw was held. A local artist Ken Jenkins, donated an excellent water colour painting of Broadwaters park, so tickets were printed and £61 was raised on the day. The sale of tickets will continue until the 'Summer Fayre' in the park in July, and the draw for the painting will be made on August 4th at our general monthly meeting.
Ken's Watercolour
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