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The rewards of the planting in atrocious weather conditions - a lovely display of daffodils.  
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The Friends came to the fore when Father Christmas fell ill. Alternatives were found but not for the Monday before Christmas. "Our Chairman, Sue Haydock, called in at the house to see how things were going to discover the emergency. She was straight on the phone to a friend who was at that time being Father Christmas at a function. Asking if he could help out on the Monday, he checked with his boss and was given the OK. So a very aptly named Charles Mundy from the Rochester Pickwick Club covered the Monday and the day was saved!"  In the run up to Christmas, Lisa and Abby organised a weekend to decorate the house ready for Christmas. Members of the public could come in and see the decorating being carried out. Putting up Christmas trees and swags of greenery. It does look lovely. Volunteers, some in costume, were invited to help, and were entertained by carol singers from Medway Adult Centre. The Town Crier, Mike Billingham, called in to inspect the real, pot-grown Christmas tree provided by the Friends, which was being decorated by Chairman, Sue Haydock. It was a lovely time and the shop which is open without having to pay to go into the house proper, has a great selection of Christmas items to suit all pockets. Do call in and have a look.  Lisa at the house is planning a daffodil trail for the children in the spring so asked us to help with planting 200 bulbs in preparation for a good show next year. So, a couple of weeks ago, in awful weather, volunteers planted around 200 daffodil bulbs in the beds at the far side of the top garden. We are sure they will give a lovely display in the spring.  We are getting closer to starting the work on these windows, primarily the opening ones. The craftspeople met with officers and Sue Haydock a few days ago to assess the work more closely and to prepare a quotation. Work is likely to start in the New Year, dovetailed around house opening days, and booked weddings and other events. Watch out for the cherrypicker outside the house. You will then know something is happening.  |
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