The Gardens Of Cranborne Open Weekend 12-13th June. The beautiful and varied Gardens of Cranborne in Dorset will be open for visitors on the weekend of June 12th and 13th. All of the gardeners have been very busy over the lockdown and are looking forward to being able to show their gardens again. From the famous Cranborne Manor gardens, originally designed by John Tradescant in the 17th century, through elegant period and modern homes to much-loved cottage gardens, there is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset village.
Singing at Nothe Fort with Wessex Musical Theatre Saturday 24th July
Wessex Musical Theatre is looking forward to a busy summer of events after having to cancel several performances due to the pandemic. Formerly known as Weymouth Operatic
Cherubim Harp Winners Concert
The gardens will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June. Entry is £10 for adults (good for both days); children free. There will be a wide range of local artisan stalls and delicious, homemade refreshments. The event is being held in aid of church funds. Cranborne offers a wonderful garden centre with a café and 2 pubs in the village if you want to make a day out of it.
WHAT’S ON
• 16 gardens open. Cranborne
Manor Garden, which usually charges for entry, has graciously allowed us to include it in the price of the ticket.
• Local artisan stalls; homemade lunches, cakes and teas will be offered. • Cranborne, Dorset; Entrance to car park on Salisbury Road BH21 5PU • June 12th & 13th 2021 • 11am – 5pm • Price: £10 adults (tickets valid for both days); children free; no dogs please as there is no shade in the car park. A car washing service will be available for those that are interested. Enquiries: 01725 551242
Church Walk, Cranborne Manor Image: Val Corbett
Society, the group is now in its centenary year and didn’t want the pandemic to stop celebrations. ‘Singing at Nothe Fort with Wessex Musical Theatre’ is an outdoor performance that promises to be a hit with all the family! Described as an evening of stage and screen it will feature hits from ‘The Lion King’, ‘The
Greatest Showman’, ‘The Sound of Music’ as well as many more! Seating is provided and the audience is encouraged to bring picnics, and enjoy an evening of beautiful music and sing-a-longs.
Cherubim Music Trust is a national charity based in Tisbury that loans professional-calibre orchestral instruments for five year periods to advanced music students, aged 1525, who cannot afford one that matches their ability. Now in its 20th year Cherubim owns or manages 35 instruments valued at £400,000.
On Saturday 3rd July there will be a concert at Wardour Chapel by the two current awardees of Cherubim’s concert harps; Clara Gatti-Comini (TrinityLaban College) & Aisha Palmer (Royal Academy of Music). Virtuoso music for solo Harp & duet - Handel, Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Rameau & Satie.
“Beautiful music in a beautiful setting”
For more information and tickets please visit wessexmusicaltheatre. eventbrite.co.uk
Booking in advance only http://cherubimtrust.org/tkts (£12-£33, free for kids)
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