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20 exciting gardens are opening their gates. It is a great family day linking horticulture with the community to benefit our local charities.

Homestart RKHHam Open Gardens is a wonderful example of what makes our community so special. Not only does it bring people together to enjoy the beauty and creativity of local gardens, but it also makes a meaningful difference to local charities like Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow. The funds raised help us continue supporting families who need it most, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who opens their gardens, volunteers their time, and comes along to take part."- Sarah Villegas, Head of Marketing and Fundraising at Home-Start RKH
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We are delighted to be a part of Ham Open Gardens this year and to be one of the beneficiary charities. This wonderful community event helps people to connect and enjoy the beauty of nature. As a small, independent local charity helping elderly and disabled people to remain active, engaged, and independent, the funds donated will go directly to support the people we help in our community. Thank you for choosing our charity and to everyone involved in creating Ham Open Gardens.' Jill Hancock, Manager Ham and Petersham SOS.

I'm so pleased to be attending this great community event which provides such support for local charities. I look forward to visiting the beautiful St Andrew's churchyard and welcoming everyone to the church hall BBQ.
The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston

The choirs from The Russell School and Meadland's School will be singing in the church during the afternoon. At the same time there will be architectural tours of the beautiful grade 2 listed St Andrews Church and fascinating national and local insights to the graveyard. BBQ and salad with a Pimms and soft drinks bar in St Andrews church hall.
St Thomas Aquinas will be serving delicious home made teas and outside there will be a jazz band playing.

Come and join a wonderful community event on the 17 th May. Garden maps available in the gardens or at the H and P stand by Ham Pond.
Well served by the 65 and 137 buses. Please note assistance dogs only. Children under 16 free entry