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BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Shropshire hospice hosts open days across two gardens
A hospice is set to welcome visitors to two gardens across its sites as part of an open day to support their Hospice's garden in Apley, Shropshire, will be open between 10:00 - 16:00 BST on Sunday and their second site at Bicton on 22 June, with both gardens totalling 6.5 hectares (16 acres) in size. Head gardener Joel Richards said that after recent rain, "the weeds have all decided to rear their heads, so we're weeding frantically" ahead of the open will also be a plant sale, Mr Richards added, with proceeds going towards supporting the charity's work. The hospice provides free support to families across Shropshire and Mid Wales who are living with an incurable gardens are mainly used as a "sanctuary" for patients and families receiving care, Mr Richards said. "I love being able to contribute to the welfare of our users, patients and families," he said. Managing the gardens during the summer months is "always busy" but preparing for the open day was a "special occasion, so we're doing a bit of extra polishing".Mr Richards is supported by about 60 volunteers, who he said were the "backbone" of the operation. "A lot of them have had experience of the care that we give," he to the gardens costs £3.50 and organisers will also be laying on entertainment, stalls and a barbecue.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire station to hold its annual family fun open day - and everyone is invited
Horwich Fire Station will be opening its doors to the community next month. The fire station will be holding its annual open day where local people can meet their local firefighters and pick-up advice to keep them safe. Plenty of fun for all the family is guaranteed, with attractions including fairground rides and stalls. READ MORE: Bolton Fire Station open day raises thousands of pounds Fire station open day is a great hit (Image: GMFRS) Other emergency services will also be represented on the day, including police, ambulance and Bolton Mountain Rescue Team. Horwich fire station is on Chorley New Road. The open day runs from 10am to 3pm. It is the latest in a series of open days held by Bolton's fire stations, which are hugely popular with the whole community.
