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Cobalt opens gardens virtually
We are launching a virtual version of our popular open garden scheme. Visitors to our website can tour a series of gardens including Highnam Court, Stowell Park and Quenington as well as a number of supporters’ gardens. Open gardens normally … Read more
Beautiful private estate gardens open for Cobalt
The stunning estate of Stowell Park in the heart of the Cotswolds will open its gates for a fundraising event on Sunday 14 July in aid of Cobalt. Visitors can take in the spectacular views and delightful terraced gardens. The garden opens from … Read more
Ready Steady GROW – it’s official gardening and visiting gardens is good for you!
There is evidence from recent international studies that gardening has many health benefits. A report commissioned by National Gardens scheme* claims that gardening should be recommended by doctors for people showing early signs of dementia and … Read more
Spring is in the air for our plant sale
Spring will be in the air on Saturday 4 May when we invite green fingered supporters to buy great value quality plants at our annual sale held at our headquarters in Cheltenham. The ever popular plant sale is kindly supported by Greenway … Read more
Rare Plant Fair to celebrate 25th anniversary with a spring open garden for Cobalt
The 2019 programme of Rare Plant Fairs, marking 25 years of shows, is in full swing. On Sunday 14 April, the stunning private gardens of The Old Rectory, Quenington near Cirencester will be opened as part of the programme from 11.00am to 4.00pm. … Read more
Private estate gardens open in aid of Cobalt
The stunning estate of Stowell Park in the heart of the Cotswolds will open its gates for a fundraising event on Sunday 1 July in aid of local medical charity Cobalt. Visitors can take in the spectacular views and delightful terraced gardens. … Read more
Historic Mill Dene Garden opens to raise vital funds for local charity
Lovers of the outdoors are invited to visit the historic Mill Dene Garden on Sunday 3 June 2018. Admission will be £6 and the gardens are open from 2pm to 5pm. With lovely views of the Cotswolds and a church backdrop, the gardens are stunning … Read more
Local company digs deep to makeover garden for dementia patients
Cobalt and local technology company IRESS are continuing to deliver transformational benefits for dementia sufferers through their year-long partnership, announced in March this year. As its latest project, IRESS has chosen to use Dementia … Read more
Spring is in the air as Cobalt holds plant sale
Spring will be in the air on Saturday 12 May when Cobalt invites green fingered supporters to buy great value quality plants at their annual sale held at our headquarters in Cheltenham. The plant sale is kindly supported by the excellent … Read more
Rare glimpse into breathtaking private country estate gardens
The private estate of Ampney Park, Cirencester will exclusively open its stunning gardens in aid of local charity Cobalt on Sunday 25 March from 11-3pm. Admission is £6.00 per adult, under 16’s free. Assistance dogs only please. Kirsty Bradbury, … Read more