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Hallowe’en in the Gardens, Saturday October 29th, 5-7pm
It's been something of a last minute decision but with no bonfire on the beach this year we thought we'd 'go for it'. It's Homeyard's 'secret garden' qualities with the Castle and Witches Cave (and its associated story of Old Mother Gum) that make it the perfect...
New bench
We have a new bench, just up the path from the Horse Lane / Broadlands junction entrance, giving a fine view across the harbour.
Renovation work update (5)
Work continues on the castle roof. The weather vane has been reinstated - unfortunately the 'S' pointer is missing.
Photography Workshop
Free workshop on Thursday 18th Aug 2016 1pm - 3pm, meeting by the castle As part of the refurbishment project for Homeyards a local photographer will be running a photo workshop for any members of the community interested in learning about a camera, looking at the...
Renovation work update (4)
The stone wall in front of the gardener's hut in the Italian Garden is being renovated, and the path along to the hut is now closed off so that it can be relaid to make it a smoother ride for wheelchairs and buggies. Sadly one of the acers beside the steps up from the...
Joe Guest
We are sorry to hear of the death of Joe Guest, one of the founders of The Friends when it was first set up back in January 1989. He'd always taken a keen interest in the Gardens and though unable to walk there in recent years kept an eye out from his Broadlands home.
Many Hands Make Light Work
In spite of a dire weather forecast Shaldon School decided to go for it. Armed with macs 28 Year 6 pupils made their way to the Italian Garden area of Homeyard's Botanical Gardens. There they split in three groups. Along with a few supportive adults, teams worked on...
School work day on June 15th
A reminder that on Wednesday 15th June Shaldon School are sending a team of about 30 to work on the Italian Garden area. (Note the date in the Parish Newsletter - Friday 17th - is wrong, the event was rescheduled after the newsletter went to press). Normally we'd be...
Renovation work update (3)
Monday 16th May - the new retaining wall behind the castle is beginning to take shape.