Gardening opening is a success

A well-attended garden open day raised just over £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The garden open day at Hedgeley Hall.The garden open day at Hedgeley Hall.
The garden open day at Hedgeley Hall.

The event took place earlier this month at Hedgeley Hall, near Powburn, which is owned by Katie and John Carr-Ellison.

More than 400 people, plus an array of dogs, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and helped to raise money for a good cause. A cake stall also raised nearly £200 for Branton Community First School.

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The family has held the special event for around 10 years, helping to raise almost £20,000 for Macmillan.

Reflecting on this year’s fund-raiser, Mrs Carr-Ellison said: “We had the most wonderful afternoon of perfect sunshine and people poured in. I would like to thank everyone who supported the event and gave so generously and we look forward to seeing them next year.”