News from the village of Ardentinny, Argyll, Scotland.
Still a few tables left at the Garden Party Table Sale at Glenfinart Walled Garden Saturday 1pm – 4.30pm. Teas coffees, home baking, burgers & more Plus pipes, accordion & drums entertainment from Archie & Tom… The Hauf Pint Pipe Band. Free Entry. Tables just £10 on 0746 4485380 or sec@glenfinartgarden.org
Sizzling ‘Summer’ sun but spring flowers and a budding orchard were the backdrop to Ardentinny’s Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden last weekend, encouraging a large turnout for the Easter egg hunt, egg and spoon races and Easter Bonnet competition.
There was plenty for the adults too with a variety of stalls, a busy burger bar and tea room and the opportunity to just chill on the lawn and watch the kids play.
It also marked the season’s opening of the garden which is once more open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 1 – 4.30 p.m. and at other times, by appointment.
For enquiries or requests to visit the garden contact Anna on 01369 810238 or any other Trustee. Email sec@glenfinartgarden.org, follow us on Facebook or visit at www.glenfinartgarden.org
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There will be a chance to chat and enjoy tea, coffee or your own bottle and a raffle at the interval and plenty of opportunities to sing along.
Ardentinny Community Trust held its AGM on 27 November 2018. The Convener reported on the year’s activities which included the annual Easter opening event, Big Picnic in July and Harvest Fair in October. There was also hospitality at Cowalfest and Cowal Open Studios weekend.
The committee undertook various fund-raising events and welcomed several visiting organisations. They also undertook the construction of a bandstand and the installation of a generator-powered pump for garden watering.
The Treasurer reported on the Annual Accounts and, as per the Constitution, the two oldest serving committee members stood down and were re-nominated and elected.
Glenfinart Walled Garden has once again received a grant from the Coop Community Fund.
This year it was one of three local projects to receive an award from the 1% of shoppers’ spend in the local Dunoon Cooperative store.
The project to install a composting toilet in the garden received £5079.80 which will allow it to go ahead and provide this much needed facility.