LATEST NEWS
How the charity is responding to Covid
With much regret, Herefordshire Growing Point has cancelled horticultural therapy sessions at its Holme Lacy base and in outreach venues around the county until further notice. We know this is a great disappointment for our clients, and their families and carers. However, we believe it is the safest action to take given the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic and current government advice.
Our loyal staff and volunteers continue to look after the demonstration garden at Holme Lacy. Tutors are developing a virtual horticultural therapy service with “at home” activities. We are keeping everyone updated regularly – please look out for news and information on this website and posts on our Facebook page and Instagram.
Part of our continuing efforts to raise funds include a new online giving page on Givey. Please take a look and consider making a donation! We are also selling plants to the public at our plant stands in Mordiford and the Co-op in Holme Lacy. Much needed funds go directly to support our vital work.
News from the Demonstration Garden
Holme Lacy Campus remains closed. However we are still able to look after the Demonstration Garden, and keep the growing beds and plants in good health for our clients.
Plans are underway to run the charity’s autumn show as a virtual event in 2020. Tutors are working with their clients to produce entries “at home” for the annual competition in October. Amongst the categories are a painted garden sculpture, artificial flower, and miniature garden. Also a nasturium display, tallest carrot top, pot pourri, and collage. We wish all clients good luck with their entries, and will be sending updates with their progress on Facebook and Instagram.
The photographs below show residents in Leadon Bank Ledbury enjoying gardening inside and out during the good weather earlier this summer.
DATES FOR 2020
24 February
HGP Development Day
22/23 August
Herefordshire Growing Point at the Hellens Garden Festival
8 October
Herefordshire Growing Point annual Autumn Show
October
RHS Big Soup Share 2020 – RHS Big-Soup-Share
16 November
AGM
Please note, all dates are subject to change depending on the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, we have had to postpone some of our fundraising events, but new dates will be found as soon as possible.
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c/o Holme Lacy Campus,
Holme Lacy, Hereford HR2 6LL