On Saturday 5th of July, the Gosling family opened up their amazing garden at Penventon in Shute to hold the annual Steam-Up event.
Yet again the weather was kind despite some rain the previous day and the many visitors enjoyed the rides on Tony’s miniature steam train and relished the delights of Liz’s cream teas.
There was also a raffle ( thanks for doing that Ella) and a cake stall ( well done Angela for selling them all) and an ice-cream lady (thanks again Sue). The magnigifcent sum of £411 was raised for Umborne Hall funds.
Thank you Liz for getting your garden to a state of perfection and for organising your team of helpers and bakers for the cream teas and cakes. And who could forget Tony – try as we might! – for his enthusiasm for his train and other vehicles of which he is justifiably proud.
Future events for your diaries:
Free Friday at Umborne Hall ( the grounds of which incidentally are looking neat and tidy thanks to a team of 10 or so locals who gave up their time to strim and clear up) Friday 29th August at 7.30pm – bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Duck Dash, Raft Races and Dog Show: to be possibly held this year in the fields near Easy Bridge on Sunday 7th of September at 3pm. More details soon.
Folk duo Blackheart are making a return visit to Umborne Hall for a concert on Friday 12th of September at 7.30pm. More details including ticket costs soon.
Autumn Supper at Umborne hall on Saturday 11th of October at 7.30pm.
