MORE than 700 gardening enthusiasts helped raise over £7,000 towards the Church of the Holy Cross funds in Seend during the weekend. They all visited up to 13 gardens in the village, which stretches along the A361, as part of an open gardens event on Saturday and Sunday. Tina Yockney, a lay pastor assistant and former church warden, said: The event has been very successful. It went very well and we were actually quite surprised by all those who turned up because we are not part of the National Garden Scheme. Around 730 people, including adults and children, visited the gardens, which ranged from Amanda and Stephen Clark s12-acre ornate gardens at Seend Manor to John Tilley s vegetable garden at The Lye.
A retelling of Shakespeare The Winter’s Tale will take place for the final time on July 10 at Cleeve House, in Seend with a stunning view over Salisbury Plain. The usual facilities of Cleeve House – bars, refreshments, toilets and parking – will all be available. This production places the play in the 18th century with fabulous handmade costumes, original music, professional lighting and sound, and even a professional opera singer in the cast to set the scene. Tickets from www.shakespearelive.com / 07780938107 cost between £10 and £22.50.
WESTBURY: Virtual arts session A virtual class held by the Westbury Arts Centre is free to take part in.
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