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1st Daffodil of the year – how amazing !

Weeding and tidying up in the Sensory Garden took up the remainder of the morning until “Soup Time” was called, so it was off to enjoy a welcome bowl of delicious homemade soup and fresh bread kindly provided by Andy at the Maltings.

Our next Working Party sessions will be in the Spring.

Delicious hot soup, crunchy bread and lashings of butter were much enjoyed at the Maltings, compliments of Andy, Head Chef, and restored the energy levels for a short second session.

The next Working Party day is scheduled for 9.30 anm on Thursday November 10th when we look forward to helping with the planting of a large number of Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora.

WENDY COPE ENTERTAINS

Readings and humour by our distinguished Ely Poet

Signed Books available to purchase with Christmas in mind

Canapes and Wine served in the adjoining Hall

Tickets £10 (email info@jubileegardens-ely.org.uk for application form)

If you, or someone you know, would be willing to join our happy group, please contact our Chairman, Patricia Simmonds, on 01353 661837.

We need your support during one of our two Working Parties,  so if you can help on the following mornings, please meet us by the Jubilee Gardens Bandstand on either (or both) of these dates:

9.30 am on Tuesday 25^th October

9.30 am on Thursday 10^th November

Bring gloves, trowel and small saw if you have one and stay as long as you can (Andy, from the Maltings has kindly offered to serve complimentary hot soup at 11.30am to revive us!)

Many thanks in anticipation.

For the SEVENTH year running, Ely’s Jubilee Gardens have been awarded a Green Flag.   The hard work of ECDC staff and the Friends of Jubilee Gardens has paid off, and public support and enjoyment are also recognised by the award.

Members of the committee of the Friends of Jubilee Gardens with Chair Patricia Simmonds are seen celebrating the arrival of the 7^th Green Flag, in a year when the extended playground has been opened and the recently planted Winter Garden has flourished.

Founded in 2002, on land saved from developers, the Gardens now host not only family activities and picnics but regular concerts and events. Occasional volunteer workdays help busy Council staff keep the area neat, and things such as the new tree planters and Winter Garden are supported by the Friends’ fundraising.

The Friends keep a watching brief to prevent unsuitable use, like burger stalls, and are planning to join in Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next year with events marking the tenth anniversary of the opening by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.   Watch out for these!

Words by Anthea Maybury  and photographs by Liz Wainwright.

Narborough Hall is a dreamy concoction of water, painterly borders and an old kitchen garden. The planting of nepeta, irises and rosemary seems to melt into the water…border colours – themed in shades of chocolate and plum are a triumph.

We had time to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in the grounds before heading off to the Elgood Brewery.

2011 Opening times for Narborough Hall grounds, cafe, gallery, shop and nursery are 11am – 5pm. Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank holiday Mon, from Sun 21st Aug – Wed 28th Sept.

Arriving at Elgood we had an interesting tour of the 215 year old Brewery, followed by the inevitable sampling of a selection of prize winning real ales including Black Dog, Cambridge Smooth and Golden Newt!

We also explored the Brewery’s four acre garden which incorporated specimen trees around 200 years old, herbaceous borders, a lake, rockery, water features, exotic house and herb garden.  Beyond the walled gardens we explored the lawns and had fun finding our way out of the maze!

Many thanks to our wonderful Friends of Jubilee Gardens Committee Members for organising such a lovely trip for us all.