The Hospice of St Francis Gardens
Sunday 22nd September
2pm - 5pm
The Hospice is holding a special open afternoon on Sunday 22nd September as part of our 40th birthday celebrations.
The open afternoon will give visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning seven-acre gardens including the silver-gilt-winning Myeloma UK Garden - which was relocated from last year's Chelsea Flower Show - plus the woodland area and The Spring Centre, our health and wellbeing service for adults and children.
Parking for blue badge holders is available at the Hospice and a free shuttle service is running visitors from nearby Egerton Rothesay School.
Hospice address: Spring Garden Lane, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW
Egerton Rothesay School: Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3UJ
All are welcome to attend and there are activities planned throughout the afternoon;
- Garden tours
- Live Music
- Childrens’ woodland treasure hunt
- Story time with a local author Pete Johnson
- Model railway
- Art Exhibition & Auction - View the Art Auction here
- Tea and cake
- Prosecco
- Face painting
- Fun children’s activities
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, will be awarded at approximately 4pm. It was announced in June that the Hospice was to receive the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, one of just five recipients across Hertfordshire to be honoured.
Art Exhibition & Auction
As part of our 40th anniversary, forty local artists have kindly donated artwork to our Art Exhibition and Auction. All proceeds raised through the auction will help fortify us for the next 40 years, helping us to continue supporting local people to live their precious lives well. A huge thank you to all the artists who have donated work. Bids can be made online throughout September and also during the Open Afternoon.
View Auction
Suggested donations of £3 on the gate at arrival. Children go free. Parking for blue badge holders is available at the Hospice and a free shuttle service is running visitors from nearby Egerton Rothesay School.
This is not a ticketed event and all are welcome!
Hospice address: Spring Garden Lane, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW
Egerton Rothesay School: Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3UJ
