Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil will be running three fundraising events between June and August this summer, all to raise money for Greenfingers, a charity dedicated to creating magical and inspiring gardens for life-limited children and their families who spend time in hospices. These special events at Brimsmore Gardens include a prize draw, a charity cycle ride, and a creative recycling competition.

To generate funds for the charity, the Brimsmore Gardens staff will work as a team to cycle and treadmill the equivalent of the 969 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats over course of seven days, from 3 to 9 July. The static set up will sit within the exit area of the garden centre, with donations and encouragement from the public welcomed throughout the week.

From 17 July to 20 August, customers are invited to participate in reimagining and reforming their plastic garden pots into people, pets or anything else they can imagine. These creations will then be on display at Brimsmore Gardens for judging, with prizes awarded to the best creations. 100% of the £5 entrance fee will go to the charity.

A prize draw will also take place on 20 July, with any customers who purchase a Greenfingers badge for £2 between 1 June to 20 July receiving free entry into the draw. Entrants will be in with a chance of winning a fantastic set of prizes including garden furniture, gardening tools, gardening giftware, high tea and Champagne, with some individual prize items having a value of over £300.

Adam Wallis, manager of Brimsmore Gardens, commented:

"Greenfingers is our charity of choice at Brimsmore Gardens, as we love what the organisation stands for, and feel strongly that everyone should have the opportunity to be inspired by their gardens. Connecting with the natural environment in an engaging outdoor space can offer considerable mental and physical benefits, so we hope that our fundraising can bring the positive impact of gardening and gardens to as many children and their families as possible."