HUNDREDS of people gathered in the grounds of Hatch House at the beginning of September to support a fund-raising event for Salisbury Hospice Charity which broke previous records.
Hatch House opened its 17th-century walled garden for the event on Saturday, September 2 with kind permission by Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold.
Lady Rumbold said: “I am struck dumb by the generosity of everyone giving time to make this event succeed; the most precious of all things in this life.”
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Visitors enjoyed marquees filled with shoes, hats, bags, jewellery and vintage and designer pre-loved clothes. There was plenty to enjoy with interesting finds from clothes to antiques, collectables, household effects, books, and soft toys.
Cakes, teas, local bread, Pimms and Ice Cream were on offer and local vocalist Charlie Greenwood performed a repertoire of jazz and soul. There was also a Compton McRae barbecue.
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Community fundraiser for Salisbury Hospice, Tamsin Murley said: “I am delighted to announce the huge fundraising total for this event and express our huge gratitude to the Tisbury Committee, Sir Henry & Lady Rumbold and their family, together with the Tisbury Fundraising Committee and all the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event an extraordinary success.
“The continued support shown by Sir Henry & Lady Rumbold is phenomenal and they are without doubt the heart and soul of this event.”
More than £26,000 was raised.
Any unsold items from the event will still benefit the Hospice as they will be shared between Alabare, and The Hospice Shop shared with Dorothy House in Salisbury.
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