The Garden Showthe GARDEN show 2009 Art, Design & the Garden
at Stansted Park
Next Show: 5 - 7 June 2009
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Brent Lodge Owl
Brent Lodge Owl
 
Thought 4 the Day!
" There is no experience better
for the heart than reaching down
and lifting up. "
John Andrew- Homer
 
The Garden Show has supported a number of charities over the years and we are very grateful to all out visitors for their generosity

2009 Charity Index
Brent Lodge Wildlife Trust | Cancer Wise | Fete Fun Support Cancer Wise | Cat & Rabbit Rescue
Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club | Foxhollow Animal Sanctuary | New Theatre Royal | Perrennial |
Sussex Air Ambulance | Red Cross - Open Gardens | The Rowan's Hospice Support Group

Other Charities we have supported in recent years
Beneficial Foundation | Make- A-Wish Foundation |
R.N.L.I | Sue Ryder Care | The Prince's Trust

2009 Charities

Brent Lodge Wildlife Trust

Brent Lodge is a bird and wildlife hospital. The trust, founded in 1978, is located near to Chichester in the South of England. We are dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation and release of injured wild birds and mammals. Brent Lodge is a registered charity which depends entirely upon voluntary help and donations.
Wildlife gifts & literature. Promotion & advising on the work of the hospital & wildlife queries.
Website : www.brentlodge.org
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : The Gift & Interiors Marquee | Stand No : GM43

Cancer Wise

A free drop-in centre in a friendly non-clinical environment. There is no appointment system, no need for a referral, just a friendly face and a comfy chair when needed. With a positive and holistic approach the centre offers information on healthy nutirition and lifestyle choices to help with any diagnosis and treatment for both patient along with family and friends.
Sat & Sun only. All the fun of the village fete & The Tree of Life Tombola
Website : www.cancerwise.org.uk
Location: See Fete Fun below

Fete Fun supporting Cancer Wise

Fete Fun on Sat & Sun only - all the fun of the village fete. The Tree of Life Tombola on the terrace of the house all days by South Lawn. Supporting Cancer Wise - more information above. up arrow
Website : ww.cancerwise.org.uk
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY / ENTERTAINMENT
Stand Location : Open Pitch - South Lawn | Stand No : SLE5

Cat & Rabbit Rescue

New goods donated, from cosmetics to household items. Bottle stall, raffle & lucky dip. Rescue rabbits to view. Since the centre started in 1986 over 10,000 animals have been rescued. From one outbuilding, an old caravan and 6 rabbit hutches, there are now 32 purpose built cat pens, 20 indoor rabbit and guinea pig pens, over 20 outside rabbit runs, 8 rabbit compounds, and a 4 pen intensive care unit, and a vet facility
Website : www.crrc.co.uk
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : Open Pitch - South Lawn | Stand No : SL08

Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club raising money for Sussex Air Ambulance Service

The theme this year is "Let's Celebrate".
The Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club is a monthly afternoon flower club held on the last Friday in the month at Emsworth Community Centre. Please contact Louise Bird on 01243 372262 for details .
At this year's Garden Show they will be fundraising for The Sussex Air Ambulance Service.
See below for more information.

Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : THE CHAPEL | Stand No : Chapel
Stand Location : Open Stand - South Lawn | Stand No : SLE5 Sat & Sun Only
 

Foxhollow Animal Sanctuary

Foxhollow Animal Sanctuary was set up by Tony and Diane Burge at their plant nursery in Hambrook, Chichester to cope with the increasing number of pets that owners were no longer able to look after. Display of animals. Plants for sale. Fund-raising for our animal sanctuary. Shopping Creche.
Website : www.foxhollowanimals.t83.net
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : Open Pitch - South Lawn | Stand No : SL01

New Theatre Royal

Advertising the theatre & what we provide as a venue. up arrow
Website : www.newtheatreroyal.com
Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : Open Pitch - Cricket Lawn | Stand No : OC29 | New 2009

Perennial

Perennial is the national charity for those who work or have worked in horticulture and their spouses/partners when they face adversity or need. We are an occupational charity founded in the 19th century, which has moved with the times as both horticulture and the needs of its people have changed, and we will continue to do so.
Help & support for all horticulturist in need. New debt advice line - confidential service.
Website : www.perennial.org.uk
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY / GARDEN RELATED
Stand Location : Open Pitch - Cricket Lawn - Special Nursery Area | Stand No : SN10b

Red Cross - Open Gardens

Open Gardens offers a rare opportunity to explore the secrets of hidden and private gardens not usually open to the public. The programme has a spectacular list of gardens of all shapes and sizes throughout the UK.
Website : www.redcross.org.uk/opengardens
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY

The Rowans Hospice - Support Group

The Rowans Hospice is a local independent charity which provides specialist hospice care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses resident in Portsmouth and South East Hants, their relatives and carers. All the care given is without charge.
Tombola & hand-made gifts. Fund-raising for Rowan's Hospice.
Website : www.rowanshospice.co.uk
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : Gift & Interiors Marquee | Stand No : GM44

Sussex Air Ambulance

This year Emsworth Afternoon Flower Club & Fete Fun will be raising money for Sussex Air Ambulance .
The Sussex Air Ambulance responds rapidly to serious medical emergencies, flying directly to emergency situations, transferring patients in life threatening situations to major hospitals or specialist units in a fraction of the time taken by an ambulance travelling by road. It carries a highly skilled team of paramedics, nurses and doctors to any location in Sussex . Able to travel unhindered at speeds of up to 150 mph, their team can attend an incident anywhere in the county within 15 minutes.

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Website : www.sussexairambulance.co.uk
Section/s : CHARITY
Stand Location : THE CHAPEL | Stand No : Chapel

Other Charities we have supported in recent shows:

Beneficial Foundation

A registered charity using the medium of horticulture to provide 'route to work' learning opportunities for disadvantaged people locally
Website : www.beneficial.org.uk
Exhibitor Section/s : CHARITY / PLANTS
Stand Location : Open Stand - Under The Trees | Stand No : OT13

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children & young people fighting life threatening illnesses.
Website : www.makeawish.org.uk

R.N.L.I

The RNLI is the charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the UK and Republic of Ireland. Training is vital and it costs over £1,000 per year to train each volunteer crew member.
Website : www.rnli.org.uk

Sue Ryder Care

Sue Ryder care is dedicated to helping people get the best from life. Specialising in palliative care, neurological care and home care.
Website : www.suerydercare.org.uk

The Prince's Trust

 

The Prince's Trust is the UK's leading youth charity offering 14-30 year-olds opportunities to develop confidence, learn new skills, get into work and start businesses. The Trust works with people who are unemployed or facing barriers in life. The Prince's Trust exhibitors at The Garden Show set up their business with help from The Prince's Trust who offer financial and practical support to 18-30 year olds with a good business idea that has been refused by other lenders.

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Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk

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