New Sussex Cancer Support Centre in Brighton

how does your garden grow

The new Sussex Cancer Support Centre in Brighton is well on the way to completion this autumn. Geoff Stonebanks’ Driftwood Fundraising Group, which organizes the Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, has contributed £23,700 to the appeal so far. The appeal now needs a further £500K, so the 4th annual garden trail this summer will help swell the coffers.

The trail will take place on 25 and 26 July and will be a rather special event as their patron, TV’s celebrity gardener Christine Walkden, will actually be in attendance in Geoff’s garden, Driftwood, in Seaford to officially launch this year’s event. Time permitting, it is hoped she will visit other gardens with Geoff on the day, too.

Are you interested in opening your garden to support Macmillan Cancer Support? All the details are on the trail website: www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk

Alternatively, you can call Geoff on 01323 899296 and discuss how to get involved. There are currently 13 garden owners who have signed up to open between Brighton and Eastbourne. Macmillan will provide the public liability insurance, and you have the choice of whether or not to serve tea and cakes!

So, take the plunge this summer and support a great charity – you might even see Christine Walkden in your garden.

Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, 25–26 July 2015, www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk

Pics: Christine Walkden & Woodland Way