
Garden
Codger came to the rescue and this site was born and, along with it, the associated www.give.net/BCM page. So, in fact this seemingly new project was actually inspired by Angela and Keith Webb's existing charity work. I
feel an interview coming on!
AW: It must be 13 years now. We started when we lived at Stone
Cross in West Bromwich. You used to come along, didn’t you?
GC: Yes, I remember that you had two gardens – two! At that time, I was too busy to do much gardening, but I thought
the idea of fund raising in this way an excellent one. Do you know how much you have raised over the
years?
KW: I tend to look after the money, so let me answer that
one. Our first sale raised about £600, that soon rose to £1000 and a couple of
times we have received as much as £1,600
CG: That is incredible - awesome! Which charities have befitted from these funds?
KW: All the money has gone to BCM except for two years when
we split the proceeds between BCM and the Acorns children’s hospice where our daughter-in-law
works
CG: Now we have the lockdown, what about this year?
AW: Well, we are just not sure how things will work out. We would
like to do something, but it cannot be the usual sale in May or June. We are so
glad that the Garden Codger has stepped in.
As the economic effects of the lockdown continue to
bite we wonder how charities like BCM will cope. Giving could well be impacted but we can, at least, try to do something ourselves. Obviously, an online approach lacks something of the social appeal of an actual event - those in the groupabove seem to be enjoying themselves (recognise anyone?)! That was probably the tea and cakes - served by Keith, of course. And just look at the spread below
So, as you dream about summer days, remember you still have the opportunity to grab a plant and grow something yourself - and benefit others at the same time. More on plants - together with some ideas - tomorrow. Same time - same place, here at www.gardencodger.uk
So, as you dream about summer days, remember you still have the opportunity to grab a plant and grow something yourself - and benefit others at the same time. More on plants - together with some ideas - tomorrow. Same time - same place, here at www.gardencodger.uk
Best wishes from the
Garden Codger
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