Open Gardens Brouchure

Open Gardens St Luke’s

2011

Hospice Plymouth Reg Charity No. 280681

Beautiful gardens opened up to visitors in support of St Luke’s Hospice

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elcome to our Open Gardens scheme 2011. This year, twentyfour wonderful gardens will open their gates to the public to help raise much needed funds for St Luke’s. We are sure that you will enjoy visiting these gardens as much as we did and we hope that you will be inspired to go along and see as many as possible. Each one is a delight to explore and your visit will be helping to keep the good work of St Luke’s going.

Diggin’ It

St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth is a registered charity that relies heavily on charitable giving. St Luke’s provides specialist care for more than 2,800 patients every year. It costs more than £5.5 million each year to keep the Hospice open. Government funding is limited, so we must raise at least £4 million each year. Therefore, your support is invaluable.

Please be a ‘safe visitor’

We value your feedback – Please email your comments to: events@stlukes-hospice.org.uk or contact us on: 01752 492626.

Please take care when you visit any of the gardens. Safety in the garden is paramount. Wear sensible footwear. Please take care around any water features and steps. Some gardens may pose a problem of getting around for those who have difficulty with slopes and steps.

Please always supervise children and dogs at all times.

You do have a duty of care for your own safety and that of any child/children in your care and please ensure that they are in your sight at all times. Please note that some gardens may not be suitable for children. Car parking at all gardens is at your own risk. Please remember that most gardens are private property. They are open through the generosity and enthusiasm of their owners and have not been designed for the visiting public. When requested, please stay on the marked paths, avoid hazards, and take care to avoid damaging plants.

Disclaimer: While every endeavour is made to ensure that all the details featured in this programme are true and correct at time of going to print, we do not take any responsibility for any changes, which may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your visit!

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April - Page 4

1. Sun 3rd April • Pentillie Castle, St Mellion • 11am-4pm 2. Sun 10th April • Gnaton Hall, Yealmpton • 2pm-5pm 3. Sun 24th & Mon 25th April • Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park, Torpoint • 10:30am-4pm

May - Pages 5 - 6

4. Sun 1st May • Egloshayle, Kingsand • 2pm-4pm 5. Sat 14th May • Fardel Manor, Ivybridge • 2pm-5pm 6. Sun 15th May • Mike & Anne’s Garden, Elburton • 1pm-5:30pm 7. Sun 22nd May • Thorn Cottage, Brentor • 2pm-6pm 8. Sun 29th May • Hazelwood House, Kingsbridge • 11am-5pm 9. Sun 29th May • Port Eliot, Saltash • 2pm-5pm

June - Pages 7 - 9

10. Thurs 2nd June • Diggin’ It, Stoke, Plymouth • 1pm-4pm 11. Sun 5th June • Southway Allotments, Southway, Plymouth • 11am-2pm 12. Sun 5th June • Gunnislake Walkabout, Gunnislake • 12pm-4pm 13. Sat 11th June • Mr Harper’s Garden, Bere Alston • 2pm-5pm 14. Sun 12th June • Sarah’s Garden, Modbury • 2pm-5pm 15. Sun 19th June • Diptford Walkabout, Diptford • 1:30pm-5:30pm 16. Sun 19th June • Whiteford, Stoke Climsland • 2pm-5pm 17. Sun 26th June • Woodcot, Salcombe • 11am-5pm 18. Sun 26th June • Marie’s Garden, Plympton, Plymouth • 10am-4pm

July - Page 12

19. Thurs 7th July • Port Eliot, St Germans, nr Saltash • 2pm-5pm 20. Sun 10th July • Wildside Garden, Buckland Monachorum • 10am-5pm 21. Sun 24th July • Alpine House, Bere Ferrers • 10am-4pm

August - Page 13 22. Sun 14th August • Manor Court Residential Home, Efford, Plymouth • 2pm-4pm 23. Sun 21st August • Karen’s Garden, Wembury • 2pm-4pm

September - Pages 13 - 14

24. Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September • Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park, Torpoint • 10:30am-4pm 25. Sun 11th September • Hotel Endsleigh, Milton Abbott • 10am-5pm

October - Page 14

26. Sat 15th October • Weir Cottage, Weir Quay • 11am-3pm

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Pentillie Castle

St. Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD Between the villages of Hatt & St Mellion, along the A388, turn off at Paynters Cross, following the signs for Pentillie, which is east of the road.

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Gnaton Hall

Yealmpton, Devon, PL8 2HU From Yealmpton village, take the road to Newton Ferrers. Gnaton Hall will be signposted on this road and will direct you to take a left turn.

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Mount Edgcumbe

Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1HZ Reachable via the Torpoint ferry from the city of Plymouth, the Cremyll ferry at Stonehouse or the A38 & A374 from Cornwall. Follow signs to Torpoint, follow the brown tourist signs.

Pentillie Castle and Estate is a beautiful property with spectacular grounds, which have hardly changed since Sir Humphrey Repton drew the plans in 1809. Repton’s legacy is not only a range of beautiful gardens; he also incorporated wonderful walks through deciduous wooded valleys down to the river Tamar. This is a rare chance to see such a wonderful garden.

Open: 3rd April 2011 Time: 11am-4pm Admission: £6 (Children under 12, wheelchair users/people with limited mobility free) Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Over five acres of garden in a secluded position, including woodland, lawned terraces, water and bog garden, wild flower bank and walled garden.

A wide variety of flowers, shrubs and trees to enjoy.

Open: 10th April 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £3 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale with donation to St Luke’s Hospice Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe and is set in Grade I listed gardens within 865 acres on the Rame Peninsula. The gardens at Mount Edgcumbe are truly stunning. A wonderful way to spend the day, exploring at your leisure. Take a look at the new Relic garden or wander through the Italian garden on your way to the Orangery for a spot of lunch.

Open: 24th & 25th April 2011 (also 3rd & 4th Sept) Time: 10:30am-4pm Admission: Free Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Mount Edgcumbe House, The Orangery, The Stables, plant sale

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Egloshayle

Fore Street, Kingsand, PL10 1NB Kingsand is situated on the Rame peninsula, nr Torpoint. Via the Torpoint ferry from the city or the A38 & A374 from Cornwall. Kingsand is signposted & Egloshayle is on the right at the top of the village.

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Fardel Manor

Fardell, Cornwood, Ivybridge, PL21 9HT About 2 miles north of Ivybridge on the road to Cornwood. Just before the railway bridge, turn left into Fardel Manor.

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Mike & Anne’s Garden

12 Staddon Park Road, Elburton, PL9 9HG A397 Plymouth to Modbury Rd, take Elburton exit off the roundabout. Continue along Springfield Rd for 1 mile (becomes Furzehatt Rd) turn left onto Goosewell Rd, then take second right onto Staddon Park Rd.

Dr Crook has owned Egloshayle for over 20 years and has some help with work on this beautiful garden. Some of the features include a lovely spring garden and some specialist trees including a Judas Tree and a Liquid Amber. Come on down to explore this charming village and maybe even treat yourself to a cream tea at a local cafe!

Open: 1st May 2011 Time: 2pm-4pm Admission: £2 Parking: In public car park Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: No Five acres of gardens, waterfalls and a lake surround a 13th century manor and chapel.

The formal gardens, where each terrace has its own ‘flavour’, combine with wilder areas nearer the lake to offer many surprises.

Open: 14th May 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £4 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: Guide dogs only Refreshments: Yes

Front and rear suburban garden approx 1/4 acre.

The beautiful front garden consists of a formal fish pond, rose beds and a scree area. The Rear garden has a cottage style, with a small fernery, vegetable plot, two greenhouses and a wildlife pond. An enchanting garden not to be missed!

Open: 15th May 2011 Time: 1pm-5:30pm Admission: £2 Parking: On Road Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes

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Thorn Cottage

Burn Lane, Brentor, PL19 0ND From Bedford Square in Tavistock, take hill between HSBC & Lloyds bank, signposted Lydford & Brentor.

Continue pased the church & Brentor Inn, take second right signposted North Brentor. After 1/4 mile turn left into Burn Lane. Continue towards the moor. Thorn Cottage is a cream & green building on the right.

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Hazelwood House

Take a drive onto Dartmoor to discover this beautiful garden in the middle of the countryside.

Taking in 360 degree views, this garden is a true delight to explore. From the formal hedgerow area to the stunning wild bluebell woodland, there is plenty to see whilst enjoying a lovely homemade cake.

Open: 22nd May 2011 Time: 2pm-6pm Admission: ÂŁ2 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes

Come and enjoy this untamed garden and river valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

This vast garden has much to offer, from wild garlic to rhododendrons.

Open: 29th May 2011 Time: 11am-5pm Admission: Donation Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes

Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4EB Take the B3196 south towards Loddiswell & Kingsbridge.

After three quarters of a mile from California Cross take first left (signed Hazelwood). Continue for a mile.

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Port Eliot

St Germans, Nr Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5ND From the A38 follow signs for St Germans, turning onto the B3249. Continue towards St Germans, Port Eliot is signed to the left.

Designed by Sir Humphrey Repton, this is a beautiful Grade I listed woodland garden. Take a walk along the riverside, enjoy the beautiful rhododendrons or picnic in the woodland areas, there is something here for everyone. Alongside the gardens there will also be a chance to explore the house and the historic church.

Open: 29th May 2011 (also 7th July) Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: ÂŁ4 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: Yes Refreshments: Yes

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Diggin’ It

45 Penlee Way, Stoke, PL3 4DD Follow Molesworth Road from Stoke Village, turn left at Penlee Way. At the end of the road you will reach Penlee Allotment gates.

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Southway Allotments

Pendeen Crescent, Southway, PL6 6SB Turn into Southway Drive at George Hotel, at second mini roundabout turn left into Pendeen Crescent. After approx 300 metres turn left into Pendeen Close. Allotments are at bottom of close.

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Gunnislake Walkabout

A community garden, growing and selling vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. On an unused allotment, land that has been made available by Plymouth City Council. This is a great day out for the whole family, with lots to see and learn!

Open: 2nd June 2011 Time: 1pm-4pm Admission: £2.50 Parking: On Road Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant & veg sale in aid of Diggin’ It

Come along and visit these allotments and find out what you can grow! Members of the Allotment Asscoiation will be on hand to answer your questions and there will be a chance to visit the Schools plot to see what Oakwood and Beechwood school pupils have been growing.

Open: 5th June 2011 Time: 11am-2pm Admission: Free Parking: On Street Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: No Refreshments: No Other Attractions: Plant & veg sale

The residents of Gunnislake will be opening their gardens for you to explore and enjoy. Take a wander down this lovely village whilst taking in the views of the Tamar Valley.

Open: 5th June 2011 Time: 12pm-4pm Admission: £3 for map & entrance to all gardens Parking: In public car park Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: TBC

Gunnislake, Cornwall Travel by train to Gunnislake Station or on the A390 (between Tavistock & Callington).

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Mr Harper’s Garden

2 The Cotts, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7BX Take the A390 towards Callington, turn left on the B3257 at Gulworthy. Follow signs to Bere Alston, turn left at village shops, continue past the church.

Turn right at the crossroads. Follow the road over the railway bridge, take first left, when you reach wooden garage turn right.

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Sarah’s Garden

22 Galpin Street, Modbury, PL21 0QA Modbury is on the A379 between Yealmpton & Kingsbridge. Galpin Street leads off the main (Broad) street at the junction with the Co-op.

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Diptford Walkabout

Diptford, Devon Turn off the A38 at Marley Head (from Exeter) or South Brent (from Plymouth). Follow sign posts to Diptford. Tickets/map available at Cross Farm.

A lovely garden with breath taking views across the countryside. The Cotts is a true delight to explore. It is split up into different sections including an Italian formal garden, a large pond and a wonderful array of heather beds.

Open: 11th June 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £2 Parking: Limited Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale

Discover the secrets of this delightful cottage garden. Be inspired by the flowers, shrubs, pond and fruit garden. Look for fairies at the bottom of this quiet and natural village garden.

Open: 12th June 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £2 Parking: Limited but ample local car parks Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale

Organised by Diptford Gardening Club. View the local gardens, both large and small located throughout the village. Natural springs breaking to the north and east, on higher ground, meander along several streams through some gardens, whilst others have created water features.

Open: 19th June 2011 Time: 1:30pm-5:30pm Admission: £3 for map & entrance to all gardens Parking: Yes at Cross Farm in centre of village Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: Guide dogs only Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale on the Church Quay and cream teas in the Parish Hall

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Whiteford

There is a huge variety of gardens at Whiteford to explore, from a kitchen garden and rose garden (both of which are set in 18th century walled area) to a beautiful old orchard and parkland. From the formal gardens to the working waterwheel, it is easy to lose yourself here.

Open: 19th June 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £3 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Stoke Climsland, PL17 8PU Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Follow the A388 towards Launceston. Just before Other Attractions: Plant sale signs for Duchy College, turn right towards Whiteford.

The house/garden is on the left down the lane.

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Woodcot

Cliff Road, Salcombe Through main shopping street of Salcombe, pass Salcombe Harbour Hotel on your left. Turn first left into Cliff Road. Woodcot is on the right.

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Marie’s Garden

The extensive grounds of Woodcot offer many delights including woodland walks and beautiful views over the Salcombe estuary. This garden is quiet and peaceful. Located only a short walk from town.

Open: 26th June 2011 Time: 11am-5pm Admission: Donation Parking: Limited but ample local car parks Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale

This quaint cottage garden is a real surprise with so much to see and enjoy. Wind your way along the paths, which offer many delights and suprises. With homemade icecream on offer, this will make for a fantastic day out.

Open: 26th June 2011 Time: 10am-4pm Admission: £3 Parking: Limited Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes

2 Cliff Cottages Plympton, PL7 4AG From Marsh Mills Roundabout, follow signs to Plympton (B3416 - Glen Road). Follow road for 1.5 miles. Turn left at mini roundabouts, then turn right after bridge onto Boringdon Rd. Continue through the village of Colebrook. The house/garden is on the left.

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Port Eliot

St Germans, Nr Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5ND From the A38 follow signs for St Germans, turning onto the B3249. Continue towards St Germans & Port Eliot is signed to the left.

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Wildside Garden

Green Lane, Buckland Monachorum, PL20 7NP From Yelverton, follow signs to Buckland Monachorum (through Crapstone), continue past B.Monachorum for 0.5 miles along green lane, Wildside is on the left.

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Alpine House

Bere Ferrers, Yelverton, PL20 7JS Take the A390 towards Callington, turn left on the B3257 at Gulworthy. Follow signs to Bere Ferrers, turn right into Station Rd, Alpine House is on the left.

Designed by Sir Humphrey Repton, this is a beautiful Grade I listed woodland garden. Take a walk along the riverside, enjoy the beautiful rhododendrons or picnic in the woodland areas, there is something here for everyone.

Alongside the gardens there will also be a chance to explore the house and the historic church.

Open: 7th July 2011 Time: 2pm-5pm Admission: £4 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: Yes Refreshments: Yes

Created by Keith and Ros Wiley from a bare field since 2004, Wildside is a spectacularly unique garden that almost defies belief.

Wonderful displays of perennials, grasses, Japanese maples and much more surround pools in a gently sculpted landscape.

Open: 10th July 2011 Time: 10am-5pm Admission: £5 Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: No Refreshments: No

Take a drive to the pretty village of Bere Ferrers and discover the lovely garden at Alpine House.

With views over the Tavy River, this garden has a variety of beds including dahlias and roses, also a wild garden and a vegetable bed. You may even see some Highland cattle peeking over the fence!

Open: 24th July 2011 Time: 10am-4pm Admission: £2 Parking: Limited Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: Plant sale with some profits to St Luke’s Hospice

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A south facing sensory garden designed for the 20th Birthday of Manor Court for those with dementia in mind. A beautiful garden with lots to explore. Enjoyed by the residents, staff and local community. Discover the quiet seating areas by following the coloured patio slabs. Join us to enjoy the peaceful ambience of the garden.

Manor Court

Blandford Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ND From Mutley Plain follow Manamead Rd then turn right onto Eggbuckland rd. After 0.5 miles, fork right at mini roundabout onto Efford Rd. At cross roads, turn left onto Blandford Rd. Manor Court is on the left.

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Karen’s Garden

1 Hill Crest Close, Wembury, PL9 0HA Follow signs for Wembury, At the village, turn left for the beach. Half way down the hill turn right into Sea View drive, at the end turn left & then right.

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Mount Edgcumbe

Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1HZ Reachable via the Torpoint ferry from the city of Plymouth, the Cremyll ferry at Stonehouse or the A38 and the A374 from Cornwall. Follow signs to Torpoint, follow the brown tourist signs.

Open: 14th August 2011 Time: 2pm-4pm Admission: £3 (including refreshments) Parking: Yes Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: On lead Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: raffles, games and stalls, fun filled for all the family!

Karen’s garden has a range of different themes, from a small rose garden to a beautifully colourful mediterranean area. Come on down to see a good variety of trees and shrubs and enjoy a piece of cake at the same time.

Open: 21st August 2011 Time: 2pm-4pm Admission: £3 Parking: Limited Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: No Refreshments: Yes Other Attractions: The nearby beach of Wembury and local wildlife

Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe and is set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres on the Rame Peninsula. The gardens at Mount Edgcumbe are truly stunning. Take a look at the new Relic garden or wander through the Italian garden on your way to the Orangery for a spot of lunch.

Open: 3rd & 4th September 2011 Time: 10:30am4pm Admission: Free Parking: Yes Wheelchair/ Pushchair Access: Yes Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: Available from Cremyll shop on Sat 3rd Other Attractions: Antiques Roadshow on Sunday 4th - bring along your antiques and get them valued, please visit our website for more information

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Hotel Endsleigh

Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0PQ Take the B3362 from Launceston or Tavistock. At Milton Abbott continue to brow of hill. At school, turn right from Launceston (left from Tavistock).

Pass the garden centre (Endsleigh) and the hotel is next right.

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Weir Cottage

Weir Quay, Bere Alston, Yelverton PL20 7BT From Bere Alston, turn right onto Pentillie Road.

After 0.5 miles, take the first left (signposted Weir Quay) follow the road into the village, the cottage is signed to the left. From Bere Ferrers, follow Station Road through the village towards Weir Quay, the cottage is signed.

Endsleigh was designed by Jeffrey Wyattville as a cottage orné and the gardens designed by Sir Humphrey Repton. The garden is a fantastic mix of formal gardens and picturesque landscapes.

The formal areas include a Rose Walk and Parterre, designed originally for the Duchess’s children, while the Arboretum is home to many unique and well-established trees.

Open: 11th September 2011 Time: 10am-5pm Admission: £5 Parking: Sufficient Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: Limited Dogs: Yes Refreshments: Yes

Originally owned by Lady Harriet, wife of the 3rd Curator of Kew Garden. Developed as an arboretum, this garden has matured exhibiting 14 fascinating trees, which the current owners will guide you through telling the unique story of how each tree came to Weir Cottage.

Open: 15th October 2011 Time: 11am-3pm Admission: £3 Parking: Limited Wheelchair/Pushchair Access: No Dogs: On Lead Refreshments: No

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Open Gardens 2011

“It’s a haven, & there is a great deal of love.” ...Poignant words from a patient eloquently describing the way so many people feel about St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth.

When faced with the reality of coping with a life-limiting illness, we believe that all patients should be entitled to the very best care available. St Luke’s has been providing specialist palliative medical and nursing care, free of charge, to patients from Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall since 1982.

A registered charity, we are passionate about offering our patients dignity and choice at a time in their lives when they may feel they have none. Our vision is to provide the best end of life care to all patients wherever their ‘preferred place of care’ might be - hospice, hospital or home.

The St Luke’s network of care stretches far beyond the walls of the Hospice inpatient unit at Turnchapel, reaching out to more than 2,800 patients each year. Alongside the specialist medical and nursing care, patients are also offered practical, financial, emotional and spiritual support.

Statistics show that the number of people living with life-limiting illnesses is increasing year on year. Alongside that, the need for high quality specialist palliative care increases also. When patients come to St Luke’s Hospice, they are often in great pain and their needs are critical. The challenge we constantly face is actually paying for that care.

Government funding covers less than 30% of the cost of caring for patients. We therefore have to raise at least £4 million from the local community every year, so the fundraising never stops! That is why your support means so much.

Open Gardens 2011

Thank You • To all of the hard working gardeners and garden owners who have generously opened their gardens.

• Our St Luke’s Hospice Volunteers who have given their time freely.

• Our Sponsor Miller Countrywide.

• Shops, garden centres and other establishments for displaying our brochures.

• And finally, thank you, for supporting our vital work by visiting the gardens. Please visit next year or let us know if you would like to open your garden.

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