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And some good news …
Great 'Friend' Karen Byfield (whose relatives were Teignmouth builders - the Turpin family) kindly brought a collection of plants to brighten up a dull area of the Gardens. Bit of a Jubilee theme going on which'll hopefully become evident next summer.
More sad news
Both the Castle and the Witches Cave have been daubed with graffiti. It'll be quite a challenge for Teignbridge's Cleansing Department to remove the spray paint from the crystalline rocks in the Cave.
Sad news
Sad news - a major limb off one of the 3 magnificent weeping beech trees crashed down during the summer. It has now been cleared away by Teignbridge's tree specialists.
‘Waiting for Godot’ coming to the Gardens
Miracle Theatre Company have been taking the best outdoor theatre to audiences around the West Country for more than 30 years and this summer they are bringing 'Waiting for Godot' to Shaldon Botanical Gardens.This excellent small company has a reputation for...
Garden commemorated in School mosaics
Anyone passing Shaldon School recently will have seen seven stunning new mosaic panels mounted on its walls, and we are delighted that the Gardens have been included in the project.Professional artist Michelle Greenwood-Brown worked with the children on 'The Journey...
Anti-Glare Project – first work day
After several spectacularly wet work days had to be cancelled, Sunday 14th October saw a fine sunny day. Over 30 young volunteers from Young Devon arrived with their planned projects, plants bought from their own fundraising and tools they had encouraged Morrisons to...
Anti-Glare Project – another try!
Apologies for the wrong date in the previous post. The Anti-Glare Project team will be in the gardens on Sunday 14th October. Please come and lend your help and support.
Anti-Glare Project – late news
Due to the prospect of heavy rain on Sunday 23rd September the Anti-Glare Project work day (see below) has been postponed, and will hopefully go ahead on Sunday 30th September.
Anti-Glare Project – Sunday 23rd September
An enthusiastic group of 16/17 yr olds have decided to make the Gardens their National Citizenship project. They have great plans and will have their first big work day on Sunday 23rd September. Please come along and offer them your support and help.