THE weather was glorious when the fantastic garden at Frogbury, Coldridge was opened in aid of the Red Cross, by the owner, Mr Jeremy Lee, on Sunday, June 16.

A view of the house and garden at Frogbury. AQ 5290
A view of the house and garden at Frogbury. AQ 5290 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Jeremy Lee, centre, with some of the refreshments helpers. AQ 5294
Jeremy Lee, centre, with some of the refreshments helpers. AQ 5294 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

People started arriving at about 1pm with a steady stream right through until 5pm.

The beautiful garden has a collection of elms and orchards as well as several newly planted wildflower beds and four ponds.

A lovely part of the garden at Frogbury. AQ 5303
A lovely part of the garden at Frogbury. AQ 5303 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Susan P Tribble ran the raffle at the Open Garden event. AQ 5307
Susan P Tribble ran the raffle at the Open Garden event. AQ 5307 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Delicious teas were served by Red Cross volunteers and there were woodland walks and guided tours.

Mr Lee said: “About 400 people in total turned up, which was a great success.

The view of Coldridge from the garden. AQ 5312
The view of Coldridge from the garden. AQ 5312 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Admiring roses in the garden. AQ 5316
Admiring roses in the garden. AQ 5316 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“The total raised so far including donations, entrance fee, raffle and teas is just over £11,000 which will be going off to the Red Cross for onward transmission to Ukraine and Gaza.

“All-in-all a wonderful day with plenty of support for which I was most grateful.”

Pretty flowers in the garden at Frogbury. AQ 5330
Pretty flowers in the garden at Frogbury. AQ 5330 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was plenty of time to chat at the Open Garden event. AQ 5310
There was plenty of time to chat at the Open Garden event. AQ 5310 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The weather was better than expected for the Open Garden event. AQ 5308
The weather was better than expected for the Open Garden event. AQ 5308 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Donations can still be made via the GiveStar giving website: https://giving.give-star.com/online/british-red-cross/jeremy-lee-raising-for-israel-occupied-palestinian-territories-and-ukraine .

Alan Quick