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Leicestershire National Garden Scheme
APRIL AND MAY
OPEN GARDENS
The very popular garden at Westbrooke House at Little Bowden, Market Harborough, LE16 8AX opens twice in April and May. On 27th April it opens between 10-4.30 with 6 acres of garden, including mature lime and redwood trees, a walled garden and a wildlife pond. For the April on display will be Acers, Hostas, Rhododendrons with Dog Tooth Violets, Primroses and Narcissus. Over 10,000 tulips will provide a spectacular display, which this year features bold oranges and yellows. A white Wisteria will be coming into bloom and there is access to the bluebell wood. The garden opens again on the 25th of May 10-4.30, when early perennials will be in flower and many trees will be in full leaf and colour.
A new garden is opening for the first time on Sunday 4th May 11-5 at Tudor House, Great Bowden LE16 7HE. A one-acre family garden which features woodland, lawns, a greenhouse, pond, fire pit, sculptures and an oak framed pavilion together with a new vegetable patch and fruit cage.
On 26th May Westview in Great Glen, LE8 9EH opens between 11-4pm. This is an organically managed, small walled garden with many unusual colourful perennials. Also features a courtyard garden, alpines, a wildlife pond and greenhouse, a vegetable plot and a water feature.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers, and visitors, The National Garden Scheme donated £3,501,227 to our beneficiary charities in 2024. For
APRIL 2025
PRESS RELEAS
Loughborough Town Hall Celebrates Four Nominations at The
Pantomime Awards 2025 For Snow White
Loughborough Town Hall and Little Wolf Entertainment are celebrating a fantastic achievemen their 2023/24 production of Snow White has received four nominations at The Pantomime Aw 2025, hosted by the UK Pantomime Association. This recognition highlights the incredible tale and dedication of the cast and creative team who brought this festive spectacular to life.
further details on our open gardens visit www.ngs.org.uk
Carol Bartlett Volunteer Press Officer Leicestershire National Garden Scheme
FOUR PANTO
NOMINATIONS
Loughborough Town Hall Celebrates
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The announcement of these nominations adds to the excitement of the upcoming 2025/26 pantomime, Cinderella, Little Wolf Entertainment’s 11th consecutive pantomime at the venue. Returning to the Midlands for the festive season, the cast features the return of Best Dame nominee, renowned opera singer and comedic actor Matthew Siveter, who has delighted Loughborough audiences for the past two years.
Running at Loughborough Town Hall from Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 4th January 2026, Cinderella has big dreams, but with her sisters digging their ugly heels in it’s going to take help from her best friend Buttons and a little magic from her Fairy Godmother to whisk Cinders from her pantry to palace by pumpkin, before midnight!
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