Down the garden path for cancer support
DUBBO’S gardens are as pretty as a picture in autumn, and the active local Canassist support group is taking full advantage, staging a day of “open gardens” across the city to raise much needed funds to help local people financially impacted by cancer and its treatment.
From 9.30am on Sunday, May 2, the day will take in a progressive self-drive tour of a number of our city’s finest gardens, with special guest speakers addressing guests at four of the main destinations.
The day begins at 20 Hillcrest
Place, with a morning tea provided by the Dubbo support group of Guide Dogs NSW and an address by garden expert and renowned author Judy Horton OAM. From there, the day moves along to 18 Turnberry Terrace at 11am, where Judy will talk about comparing garden designs of two different types. At 11.45, just along the street at 24, Judy will again mingle with guests in the beautiful garden, before moving along to one of Dubbo’s most renowned gardens, “Ivanhoe” at 54 Grangewood Drive from 2.30pm.
At this final stop, there will be a wide variety of market stalls, along with an address by local garden guru and horticulturalist Kay Turner and a presentation from Pip Smith from Lovemerino Wool creations and a delicious lunch and afternoon tea.
Cost for the day is $25 per person to visit all gardens, with tickets available at each stop and through 123tix. For further information on the timetable and venues, visit the 123tix website or phone 0427474915.