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NT Open day at Greenway, Devon
His widow has just told us that the National Trust is holding an Open Day on
20 February at Greenway, in memory of Frank Lavin, long-time gardener to Agatha Christie. Frank died this autumn. All proceeds will go to Rowcroft Hospice, where Frank was cared for. I've emailed the NT to ask the cost and to discover if one needs to book, because access is very limited by road. If and when I hear more, I'll post again. In the meantime, here's some info on the garden: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/regi...s_greenway.htm l -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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NT Open day at Greenway, Devon
Sacha wrote:
Hello Sacha S His widow has just told us that the National Trust is S holding an Open Day on 20 February at Greenway, in memory of S Frank Lavin, long-time gardener to Agatha Christie. Frank S died this autumn. Sorry to hear that. I didn't know him, but I worked there for several years on and off clearing up the devastation caused by the 88 hurricane. Greenaway lost a huge amount of trees, many of them incredibly rare. The gardens are great though, long paths down to stunning views across the Dart estuary. Lots of follies and odd Victoriana dotted about, like a battlement near to the boathouse complete with cannon, and little pools and waterfalls tucked away. I suspect it's been cleared out a lot more since the NT have had it, but when I was there we were the first people to see some of this stuff for years. Agatha's son-in- law knew where everything was, but he couldn't get around to check it so good. My boss was working there during the storm itself. He had enough and wanted to go home, so started back along the road. Had to stop to clear a tree blocking the road, and while he was clearing that, more were falling behind and ahead of him. I can imagine it was a bit of a horrible thing... Anyway - great place to visit, especially if you can get to walk around the gardens. They weren't publically accessible back then, but maybe they've been opened up now? -- Simon Avery, Dartmoor, UK Ý http://www.digdilem.org/ |
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NT Open day at Greenway, Devon
Simon Avery23/12/03 8:35
Sacha wrote: Hello Sacha S His widow has just told us that the National Trust is S holding an Open Day on 20 February at Greenway, in memory of S Frank Lavin, long-time gardener to Agatha Christie. Frank S died this autumn. Sorry to hear that. I didn't know him, but I worked there for several years on and off clearing up the devastation caused by the 88 hurricane. Greenaway lost a huge amount of trees, many of them incredibly rare. He was a really lovely man - one of the old-fashioned gardeners who really knew his stuff and was happy to share it and pass it on to others. snip when I was there we were the first people to see some of this stuff for years. Agatha's son-in- law knew where everything was, but he couldn't get around to check it so good. I think both the Hicks are quite frail now. My boss was working there during the storm itself. He had enough and wanted to go home, so started back along the road. Had to stop to clear a tree blocking the road, and while he was clearing that, more were falling behind and ahead of him. I can imagine it was a bit of a horrible thing... Anyway - great place to visit, especially if you can get to walk around the gardens. They weren't publically accessible back then, but maybe they've been opened up now? I think they've done a lot of work. One of the nicer ways of getting there is by the river Dart. Details are on the Greenway site within the NT site. Not only does this make a pleasant approach to the property, it does a lot to relieve congestion in those incredibly narrow lanes. Here's a reply I got today from the NT, giving details of this Open Day: "Dear Mrs Hubbard, Thank you for your recent enquiry. The memorial day you were asking about is one of our Magnolia Walks. Friday 20th February all profits from the day will go to Rowcroft in memory of Frank Lavin. We do need you to book your tickets, please, especially as we have to book all car parking spaces. The walk starts at 10.30 and is a guided walk around the early Spring Colour especially Magnolias and Camellias. There will be a delicious two course lunch in the Cafe afterwards. Tickets are £9.50 a head. Please do either book via e mail or telephone 01803 842382. The office closes today until Wednesday 7th January. I attach some information on the garden for your interest." I've just rung the NT who say that if anyone wants to book, they send a cheque after Christmas, made payable to the NT. If you want a car parking space (v. limited) you need to give the car reg. no. The Greenway ferry will be going from Dittisham, opposite the estate's landing but they don't think the Dart ferries from Dartmouth or Totnes will be running by then. -- Sacha (remove the 'x' to email me) |
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