News from the village of Ardentinny, Argyll, Scotland.
Glenfinart Walled Garden has once again received a grant from the Coop Community Fund.
This year it was one of three local projects to receive an award from the 1% of shoppers’ spend in the local Dunoon Cooperative store.
The project to install a composting toilet in the garden received £5079.80 which will allow it to go ahead and provide this much needed facility.
Glenfinart Walled Garden’s Harvest Fair delivered all its usual treats by way of food, drink and entertainment in its beautiful garden surroundings. However, the Fundraising ‘Quickest Quackers’ Rubber Duck Race down the River Finart was the highlight of the day.
During and since the Garden’s Easter Eggstravaganza, a place in the race could be secured by buying one or more of the 200 numbered ducks that took part. While the weather could have been better for an afternoon out, the rainy conditions provided a rushing river which added to the excitement of the race.
There was lively commentary by spectators as they approached the finishing line while plucky volunteers braved conditions at the mouth of the loch, skilfully catching the winners, along with all the other competing ducks. The winning numbers were: First – number 64; Second – number 196; and Third – number 87.
Quickest Quackers Gran Finale – Streamed Live.
Streamed live from Glenfinart Walled Garden on a rather soggy Sunday in July.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBMohSeJRE
Glenfinart Walled Garden’s Easter Fun Day marked a sunny and successful start to the Garden’s open season. The sunny weather may have been a contributing factor in attracting large numbers to the event but, once there, fun activities and attractions were in abundance.
The fun kicked off with an Easter egg hunt followed by egg and spoon races and an Easter Bonnet competition. In addition the kids enjoyed egg painting, seed planting and throwing a pot with resident ceramicist, Bill Williamson. Meanwhile the adults shopped at a variety of stalls, enjoyed a live performance by Clair Tierney and were nourished in the Tea Tent and Burger Bar all within the stunning surroundings of Glenfinart Walled Garden and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The day’s success was made possible by the tireless efforts of Ardentinny Community Trust, its energetic group of volunteers and generous donations by Cooperative Food, Morrisons and i-rent (Argyll First). The garden is once more open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 1-4.30 pm. and at other times, by appointment. For enquiries or requests to visit the garden contact Anna on 01369 810238 or any other Trustee. Email sec@glenfinartgarden.org and follow us on www.facebook.com/GlenfinartWalledGarden and at www.glenfinartgarden.org.