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Roy Lancaster opens floral painting exhibition
Roy Lancaster will be officially opening the Society of Floral Painters exhibition at Mottisfont Abbey, near Romsey. The exhibition opens on Saturday 29th May and ends on Sunday 20th June.
The Society of Floral Painters exhibition is at Mottisfont Abbey
The Society of Floral Painters was founded in 1996 and is today a flourishing and dynamic group of amateur and professional artists. There will be in the region of 300 pictures on display, showing a wide diversity of style and media, ranging from dramatic contemporary to exquisitely executed botanical studies. Folios, hand-painted original cards and printed cards will be available. People come year after year to this exhibition, looking for a particular artist’s work, or to feast their eyes on the wonderful images on display.
Tel: 01794 340757
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-mottisfont
Farmers’ Market in Fareham There will be a Farmers’ Market in Fareham’s West Street from 9am to 2pm on Saturday 5th June. Up to 40 local producers will be selling the best of their produce directly to customers - everything from freshly picked organic fruit and vegetables to free range eggs, from fish from local waters to rare breed meats, from home-baked bread and cakes to the honey made from local bees. Sample before you buy from the people who actually produce. The definition of ‘local’ by the way is within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or within 100 miles of Fareham if there is no suitable local producer of a given product.
Exbury voted one of top UK gardens
Thousands of readers of BBC Gardeners’ World magazine have voted Exbury one of their favourite gardens to visit – and one of the top gardens in the country for children to enjoy.
Exbury one of the top gardens in the country for children to enjoy
Earlier this year readers were asked to name their all-time favourite gardens, split into seven regions, and Exbury was voted in the top three in the south-east region, joining Waterperry and Pashley Manor.
“To have gardening journalists naming us among the best gardens in the country is terrific,” said Nick de Rothschild, whose family manage Exbury, which is run as a charitable trust. “But what pleases us most of all is that members of the public – our visitors – have given us this huge vote of confidence. It’s a wonderful accolade for the whole gardening team,” he said.
Exbury is celebrating its annual ‘Glory of the Garden’, when the spectacular Rothschild collections of rhododendrons and azaleas are at their very best.
“Exbury reaches the peak of perfection in late April and early May, and carries on looking magnificent for several weeks,” said Nick. “We hope all those who voted for us will manage to visit at this time.”
Country Gardener Solent Gardeners’ Fayre
A visit to Solent Gardeners’ Fayre has become a must for all keen gardeners and craft enthusiasts. The event is held again this year on Sunday 6th June at University of Southampton Sports Ground, Wide Lane, Eastleigh (opposite Southampton Parkway Station) from 10am-5pm. With over 60 exhibitors, free car parking, brass band and children’s entertainment, refreshments and excellent conveniences and Health & Safety facilities, it’s an excellent day out for all the family. All proceeds go to support Rotary Charities. The fayre will be opened by Roy Lancaster. Admission including programme: Adult: £3.50 Senior Citizen: £3.00 Children under 14 free. For further details:
www.solentgardenersfayre.org.uk or call 023 8076 9128.
...Engine Shed walk is ready to open
Ex politician turned media personality and railway enthusiast Michael Portillo will open Exbury’s new Engine Shed walk-through exhibition detailing the story behind the hugely popular Exbury Garden Railway.
The presenter of the BBC TV documentary Great British Railway Journeys will wave his green flag and blow a whistle to open the permanent show, which features graphics, videos and hands-on interactive displays along with railway memorabilia and models.
The opening of The Dream that became Steam, the eagerly-awaited exhibition, takes place on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd May when the gardens will be at their peak of spring beauty. Azaleas and rhododendrons and many flowering trees and shrubs combine to give colour off the scale.
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