“It’s really for people who appreciate gardens, art and music,” said one of the organisers, Andrea Finegan. “I think it’s unique, and it gives people a chance to be a part of our community. Everyone who owns a garden, is in their garden for the trail, and they are all available to talk to people as they are walking around.”
“It’s the chance to step into somebody else’s life as well as seeing how artists have responded to their gardens.”
The Trail, which is organised by the Bergh Apton Community Arts Trust, meanders through the village, along footpaths, in and out of the gardens and through a newly planted woodland. Live music complements the settings together with storytellers, workshops and demonstrations. This year there is even a specially composed performance by local schools. It’s a real community based event.
“It’s a very close-knit community,” explained Andrea. “Everyone gets involved, people just get together and make it work, and this in a village that has so few inhabitants compared to the number who visit it.”
