DOLLAR OPEN GARDENS 2011
(All proceeds to Strathcarron Hospice)

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd May 2011

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OPEN GARDENS 2011
Once every three years, Dollar has its "Open Gardens" programme when residents of the village throw open their garden gates allowing visitors to view their horticultural efforts. This year there were over 25 gardens to be enjoyed and entry to them all by way of one single £5.00 "passport" (children free). Despite some unseasonable weather there were many interested visitors who, in addition to the plant sale at the Burnside Hall and afternoon teas at the Burnside Hall and St James' Parish Rooms, raised another handsome sum for Strathcarron Hospice.

THE EIGHTH DOLLAR OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND

Congratulations to the Committee of the Eighth Dollar Open Gardens 2011
by whose efforts the donation to Strathcarron Hospice this year stands at

£4,474.30
now
£5,000.00*

Much gratitude goes to the following for their support and hard work:
  • The Gardeners
  • The Sponsors
  • Dollar Horticultural & Garden Club
  • The volunteer Staff at St James' Rooms & the Burnside Hall
  • The Visitors

    30th June 2011 - Angela Gillies, Fund-raising Manager of Strathcarron Hospice, receives
    the cheque for £4,474.30 from the Committee of Dollar Open Gardens 2011.

    Pictured: (Standing) Linda Rice, Margaret Stephenson,
    (Seated) Patricia Sutherland, Angela Gillies, Janette McMillan

    If you were unable to visit the gardens personally view the galleries above for a virtual tour
    and if you would like to make a contribution to Strathcarron Hospice via
    the Dollar Open Gardens 2011 please contact any of the Committee Members listed.

    (*The Committee acknowledge the contribution of David and Celia Hughes in raising the added funds by way of a "£ for £" scheme run by David's employer, HSBC, whereby fund-raising or volunteering for charity can be match funded. David made a claim for his work in preparing for and taking part in the Dollar Open Gardens weekend. The claim was approved and Strathcarron Hospice have benefitted to the tune of an extra £500)

    (Click to view detailed balance sheet)

    • STRATHCARRON HOSPICE - Strathcarron, situated in the heart of Stirlingshire in Central Scotland, serves the communities throughout the Forth Valley NHS Board area and Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in Lanarkshire - a total of over 1/3rd of a million people. Committed to the provision of specialist palliative care to patients with active progressive illness and the support of their families, care is provided free and referrals to the hospice come from general practitioners and hospital consultants. Running costs are in the region of £3.5 million each year and Dollar Gardens seek your support to help continue this vital service.

    Click for the Strathcarron Hospice website

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