Historic open garden event back in June
AN open gardens event is being held at Birchover next month.
Birchover is situated on a hilltop, beneath Stanton Moor with its Nine Ladies Stone Circle. This well established event takes place over the weekend of June 8 and 9 from 1pm to 5.30pm, with more than 18 gardens open to visit, varying in style from traditional cottage gardens to modern examples. Home-made cakes and teas will be served in the Village Hall.
As visitors walk around the village they will be warmly welcomed to view Chris Fleming and Mark Eaton at work, showing their skills in woodwork and stone masonry respectively.
Chris will demonstrate his handcrafted green wood working and will exhibit his works.
Mark and James Eaton will show off their fine letter workings in stone.
There will also be a display of paintings by Joanne Eaton to view and purchase featuring local scenes, wildlife and wildflowers.
Plant sales, elderflower champagne, craft stalls and a “Birchover in Black and White” post card display will be dotted around the village.
Historically, Birchover Church played a big part of the Open Gardens weekend with its displays of flowers and it will be open again this year for you to view.
In 1977, a young artist, Brian Clarke, was living in the Old Vicarage next door and he designed and installed a set of beautiful stained glass windows.
The event is the oldest continuous open gardens in Derbyshire. Entry costs £5 per adult with children free of charge.
Ticket sales and most stalls will be cash only. Tickets will be available from the ticket stand half way down the main street.
The event is sponsored by local employers, Barn Farm Campsite, Longcliffe Quarry and Birchover Stone. Printing and posters sponsored by Nigel Stubley, Northend Full Service Print House of Sheffield.
Funds raised will support the village hall, the church and village funds.