MEMORIES: Tess Daly backs Rivington appeal STRICTLY Coming Dancing's Tess Daly has spoken about how Rivington will always hold a "special place" in her heart as she backed an appeal to preserve the beautiful terraced gardens. Tess and Bolton-born presenter Vernon Kay sealed their affection for the historic gardens by sponsoring a piece of the Japanese Garden, as part of the Squarea appeal. The couple held their wedding reception in Rivington Hall Barn and they are the latest famous faces to sponsor a 'piece' of the gardens to ensure they continue to blossom for others to enjoy for many years to come.