On Sunday 30th August, the much-loved Open Garden at Hatch House again welcomed hundreds of visitors to enjoy the beautiful grounds and browse second-hand treasures – breaking its fundraising record by a significant margin.
The day, kindly hosted by Sir Henry and Lady Holly Rumbold and supported by the dedicated Tisbury Fundraising Committee, has long been a highlight of the hospice fundraising calendar. This year, through the sale of cakes, refreshments, raffle tickets, books, jumble, bric a brac, fabric and fabulous pre-loved clothes and accessories, the event raised an astonishing £36,778 for Salisbury Hospice Charity.
This year’s total represents a real high point – the largest amount raised by the event in a single year since its inception. Testament to the community spirit epitomised by the event, the total raised by Hatch House Open Garden over the years now stands at more than £250,000.
The money raised will help fund the invaluable services provided by Salisbury Hospice, which offers compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in the local community.
Amid a friendly, lively atmosphere, the public enjoyed homemade cakes, a sizzling barbecue courtesy of Compton McRae, and refreshing Pimms. The stunning 17th century Dutch walled garden and sweeping views over the Vale of Wardour provided the perfect backdrop for the day.
Reflecting on the day, Lady Rumbold said, “It is wonderful to host the event, we so love “doing well by doing good”.
Tamsin Murley, Volunteer Coordinator at Salisbury Hospice Charity said: “We are delighted that Sir Henry and Lady Holly Rumbold kindly welcomed us once again to the stunning grounds of Hatch House. Special recognition must go to Lady Rumbold, her family, and her dedicated team of helpers for the countless hours spent preparing items for sale, as well as to the Tisbury Fundraising Committee for their exceptional efforts in helping to run the event.
“85 volunteers supported the event over the past days and weeks (and in some cases months!), assisting with everything from steaming and labelling clothes, sorting donations, helping to set up and pack down, running stalls on the day and car parking. This year’s remarkable result truly demonstrates the power of a dedicated volunteer community, for which we are infinitely grateful.”
The event was kindly sponsored by Fawcetts and Batt Broadbent, whose generosity helped make the day possible. Salisbury Hospice Charity would like to extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the event such a success, donated items for sale, and to all who attended.
Lady Holly Rumbold in the Women’s Clothing marquee
