Events - 2013
Vintage Tea Garden - May 5th 2013
The first Vintage Tea Garden event of 2013 also featured the inauguration of the Sheila Liberty Bridge over the River Pinn. The Mayor, Cllr. Mike Markham, on his last official engagement of his term of office, unveiled the plaque, as well as presenting prizes for the children's poster competition. Cllr. David Payne presented the prizes for the children's races.
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Vintage Tea Garden - June 16th 2013
For Father's Day, the attractions included vintage cars, plus plenty to interest and amuse the children.
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Vintage Tea Garden - July 7th 2013
The sun shone, Andy Murray won Wimbledon and a good time was had by all at Eastcote House Gardens
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July 21st 2013
The North West London Geocachers volunteered their energies at Eastcote House Gardens Sunday 21st July 2013.
As well as a lot of gardening there was time to photograph the visiting bees.
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Vintage Tea Garden - August 4th 2013
Eastcote House Garden's Vintage Tea Garden in August gave families a super day out. Summer Reading for the adults to Puppet Pets for the young at heart, not forgetting delicious cream teas.
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Open House Weekend - September 22nd 2013
Visitors were able to enjoy seeing the Grade II listed buildings, take part in guided walks, partake of afternoon tea, and guess the weight of the prize winning pumpkin, kindly donated by the grower, Alan Thomas of Eastcote Horticultural Society. There was also a corn dolly workshop and many other stalls and activities.
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Vintage Tea Garden - October 13th 2013
The last Vintage Tea Garden of the season was a water garden! The Friends of Eastcote House Gardens were only able to accommodate a few stalls in the stables, for those brave enough to battle through the torrential rain. Our thanks to Middlesex Woodturners and members of Field End Photography who set up exciting displays. Not deterred by the weather, the Mayor & Mayoress of Hillingdon were able to talk to stall holders and FEHG volunteers, and learn about the future for Eastcote House Gardens.
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Community Volunteer Day - Saturday October 26th 2013
On a cold grey October day, volunteers braved the elements to plant bulbs as part of the RHS Wild about Gardens Week.
The more hardy cleared the ground and planted daffodil bulbs, sponsored by Waitrose of Ruislip. A plant sale was run by more volunteers and FEHG were joined by Eastcote Horticultural Society who were selling spring bulbs. A book sale was held and refreshments were served in the stables.
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Tree Dressing - Saturday November 30th 2013
The Friends of Eastcote House Gardens were joined by Field End Infants School and Warrender School for the annual Tree Dressing. The Mayor & Mayoress of Hillingdon placed the first decorations on the tree, after the school choirs had started the event with a selection of seasonal songs. The Bear Hunt was won by Jessica Sunderland. Cheryl chose the winning name for the Hedgehog and Baby: Mrs. Tiggiwinkle and Prickles.
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