Glenfinart Walled Garden Archives - Page 5 of 35

July 10, 2020

Walled Garden to remain closed until 2021

Ardentinny Community Trust has decided not to open Glenfinart Walled Garden to the public this year. This is due in the first instance to the Coronavirus pandemic and, as we progress out of lockdown, in consideration of the lack of resources to manage the necessary contact tracing protocols. It is hoped that the garden will …

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January 20, 2020

Another successful year for Ardentinny Community Trust

Ardentinny Community Trust (ACT) held its AGM on 7th January 2020 where it reported on another successful year. Trust Treasurer, Jean Urquhart presented end of year (2018-19) accounts which saw funds stand at £20,709.61, after having invested in an array of necessary fixtures and equipment. ACT Chair, Anna Williamson gave a report on the year’s …

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November 23, 2019

Festive lunch for Garden volunteers

Glenfinart Walled Garden would not be what it is today without the support of an amazing group of volunteers who, come rain or shine, give their time to the garden each week. As a thank you, the Ardentinny Community Trust trustees this week took the volunteers to visit Calder's Garden Centre, Erskine where Christmas lunch …

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September 26, 2019

Quickest Quackers at Ardentinny Harvest Fair

Wedged between two ‘Indian summer' days, Glenfinart Walled Garden drew the short straw for its annual Harvest Fair on Sunday. However, the rain stayed away for the Quickest Quackers Duck Derby and while calm waters on the River Finart made for slower conditions than last year, it was nail bitingly competitive and made it much easier for …

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September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Harvest Fair this weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden

Marking the end of summer, Ardentinny Community Trust's Harvest Fair takes place this coming weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden. With all the usual attractions including LIVE music, pottery demonstrations, coconut shy, Ardentinny's celebrated home baking and of course the grand finale of Quickest Quackers, there's lots to do for all the family! The fun starts …

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