SIX "hidden gardens" on Waterside, Knaresborough open their gates to the public this weekend in support of the Blind Jack Statue Appeal.
The gardens all have views of the River Nidd and are open tomorrow and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm.
They include numbers 8 and 8a and The Hermitage, as well as The Indigo Mill at number 14, which was open last year for the first time after a virtua
lly complete makeover. Redevelopment has continued, including the beginning of a small wildflower meadow on the river bank.
Number 1, The Dye House, at the foot of Gallons Steps, consists of two terrace gardens against the cliff with a view towards Castle Mills.
The series of terrace gardens at Castle Mills have a great variety of planting largely in pots and other containers, a.
There will also be plant, cake and book stalls.
One £3 ticket entitles visitors to view all six gardens. Tickets are available at all gardens. Under 12s will be admitted free.
l Despite the rain, more than 100 people turned out to enjoy a safari supper last Thursday when they visited various eateries around Knaresborough town centre for a meal.
The evening ended at Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre where participants had coffee and joined in games, quizzes and magic by Bob’s Your Uncle and live music. The evening was a huge success and was enjoyed tremendously, say organisers.
As an added boost to the appeal, the owners of the former Bolero premises in the Market Place have loaned the premises for the creation of the Blind Jack statue. This will begin in the next few weeks.
The bench the statue will be placed on was sited in the Market Place yesterday.
For any more information on the fundraising appeal, contact Terry Maude on 01423 866603.
