village connect, august/september 2014
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A bi-monthly online magazine with news of upcoming events in rural north and north-east LeicestershireTRANSCRIPT
ConnectAugust/September 2014
A guide to what’s on in rural North/North East Leicestershirewww.villageconnect.co.uk
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A section from ‘Goose flying over Twyford’ (digital mixed media)
IN THIS ISSUEPrize-winning alpacasSecret diner scheme Fundraising walks and rides Crafting for health and wellbeing Art/craft workshopsArt exhibitionsVillage eventsDiaryHelen’s gardening tips
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Tracey Cockburn has been successfully breeding alpacas for 11 years, here in the heart ofLeicestershire. Grange Alpacas is based in the small village of Barsby.
When she married her farming husband, Kerry, Tracey wanted to farm an animal whichhad a purpose other than meat. Her in-depth research led her to alpacas, which areconsiderably smaller than llamas and bred specifically for their fibre. After selecting herfoundation herd and receiving training, Tracey found alpacas addictive and she has carefullyand selectively bred many prize-winning alpacas over the years. As well as breeding andshowing, Tracey is also kept busy with stud work and developing the fibre side of thealpaca industry. Her two daughters, Isla (6) and Sian (4) also help out with the herd andhave been known to take part in alpaca agility!
“I enjoy showing alpacas” says Tracey. “Itallows the public to see how quiet they canbe when well handled and trained. It alsovalidates the hard work that we have put into produce quality alpacas in a range ofcolours.”
Grange Alpacas deliberately breed avariety of coloured alpacas, leaving theirfleeces completely undyed when they arespun into yarn. With 22 different naturalcolours, there is a lot of choice. Alpaca yarnis particularly lightweight while being verywarm. When using quality fleeces and
Prize-winning alpacas in Leicestershire
ConsultantHelen: 07949 [email protected]
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Although their natural habitat is high upin the Andes of South America, alpacasthrive in the Leicestershire climate. Thereis plenty of grazing here and with thehelp of shelter they keep themselvestoasty warm in the winter and they arenice and cool when shorn in the summer.
alpaca mills as GrangeAlpacas does, the fibre issuper, super soft. A littlegoes a long way, and thatis certainly true of alpacayarn. It is naturallyhypoallergenic and wicksaway moisture making ita common choice forknitware worn close tothe skin, from scalves to walking socks.
Grange Alpacas has some yarn currentlyavailable and is processing more fleeces.Raw fleeces can be purchased for feltingand handspinning. Uniquely, the fleecesfrom particular alpacas can be reserved andspun individually - a perfect gift. Althoughit is a costly process having the fleeces spunin a specialist manner, Grange Alpacasensure that their yarn is at a competitiveprice.
The webstore has a range of finishedproducts (including hot waterbottle covers,gloves, hats and scarves), all hand knittedin Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Morewill be added in the coming months.
The alpacas are also available for sale.
“We breed for quality, not quantity. Ouralpacas are carefully bred to increase thenumber of years that each alpaca maintainsits fine fleece, making it productivethroughout its life. We believe this insistenceon ensuring quality breeding will sustainthe high levels of quality fleeces andproducts being produced within the UK.”
For more information about GrangeAlpacas, the alpacas, the fleeces, yarnand products for sale on the website,visit www.grangealpacas.co.uk or find
them on Facebook.
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Rutland Food &Drink festivalSaturday 13th September10am until 6pm
Rutland Day with Food & Drink Festivalhas a picturesque setting on the edgeof Rutland Water near Empingham - agreat place to celebrate all that is greatabout Rutland, with excellent food anddrink plus great family dayentertainment. The day will include;• Cooking demonstrations from
Rutland’s top chefs• A range of local foods to purchase,
including cakes, breads, meats andcheeses
• Locally brewed beer to enjoy• Live music• Childrens activities• Stalls and lots to keep the whole
family entertained.Free admission. Parking: £5 per car.
Location: Sykes Lane, Empingham,Rutland Water, Rutland
Timebanking in Leicestershire is a skills exchange networkand a way for local people to help each other, buildrelationships and be recognised for the help they give.For every hour’s help a member gives another (egSpanish lesson, gutter mending, web design) they receiveone time credit which they can spend on receiving helpfrom another member (ironing, bike fixing, guitar lesson).
All credits are logged through our site on a database.
ExampleJosie helps Matt design some leaflets for 2 hoursMatt helps Josh clear his loft out for 1 hourJosh helps Josie weed her garden for 1 hourJosie has 1 credit left in the bank and spends it on a 1 hour dance class.
Interested?For more information, visit www.timebankleicestershire.co.uk,call 0116 305 9212 / 0116 305 7558 or email [email protected]
No money changeshands at any point –
and timebankingdoesn’t affect anyone
receiving benefits
Launde Abbey Quiet Days are held monthlyand are open to everyone.
The day usually starts with coffee at10am, followed by a talk, a short service inthe Chapel and lunch. In the afternoon therewill be a second talk, Holy Eucharist followedby tea and cake at 4pm. The price is £20including coffee, lunch and tea.
Upcoming Quiet DaysMonday 1 September: ‘The Breaking Wave’led by Lorna Brabin-SmithImagine sitting on the beach, watching thewaves gently rise, curl and break on theshore. Beautiful – but so short-lived in theirbeauty. This quiet day offers the opportunityfor some gentle reflection on what we tryto hold onto, and what we have to let go.
Monday 6 October 6: ‘Meditations on theWay of St Francis’ led by JamesShakespeare(No details at time of publishing)
Secret diner scheme is abig successThe Great Food Club has had a tremendous response to the launch of its Secret DinerScheme. It now has 99 secret diners and the first recommendations and reviews are comingin thick and fast. You can view them on the magazine site.
One of the restaurants checked out in North Leicestershire was Ferrari’s Trattoria inQuorn. Here is an extract from the secret diner’s review ...
The Great Food Club is the local food lover's guide to good independent restaurants,pubs, food shops and artisan producers in Leics, Rutland, Notts, Derbys, Lincs &
Northants. www.greatfoodclub.co.uk
We received a warm Italian welcome assoon as we walked through the door andenjoyed a drink at the bar whilst perusingthe menu. We were talked through theextensive and impressive specials boardand each dish was proudly described.Getting the best taste and using the verybest ingredients was obviously a priority andeach dish was cooked simply to bring outthe key flavours.To read the full review, click here
For information about the Secret Diner Scheme, click here.
Need somequiet time?
For more information about Launde AbbeyQuiet Days, visit www.laundeabbey.org.uk
or call 01572 717254
Ferrari’s Trattoria, Quorn
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A weekend of fundraising walks & rides
Walk on the Wildside, Sunday 14 SeptemberLOROS will be holding its annual sponsored event through Bradgate Park, SwithlandWood and Charnwood Forest to help raise vital funds towards patient care. Food andentertainment will be available, along with a lovely warm-up session, stalls, a children’sactivity area and much more. The walk starts at the Severn Trent Visitor Centre, BradgateRoad, Cropston.
There are three routes to choose from:• A NEW 5-mile walk starting at 10:30am• An 11-mile walk starting at 9:30am• A NEW toddler trail starting at 10:30am
NB: the 11-mile walk is suitable for countryside walking with stiles en-route and the 5-milewalk and the toddler trail are more suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs.
To register (£5/£2.50), call 0116 231 84312 or register online at www.loros.co.uk/wow
Madhatters’ Moonlight Walk, Friday 12 SeptemberThe Dove Cottage Moonlight Walk is the charity’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Last yearit raised over £20,000 from this event with nearly 300 people taking part. Participants canchoose either a 5 or a 2-mile walk through Melton Mowbray, starting from Melton CouncilOffices. The theme for this year is the Maddest Hat!
Dove Cottage Day Hospice (Stathern), serves the people of Melton, Rutland and theVale of Belvoir. It supports those living with cancer or other life-limiting conditions and allof the services are provided free of charge. The cost of providing these services amounts toover £300,000 every year.
Register for the walk online at www.dovecottage.org. Entry £10 for adults, £5 for under12s (registration on the evening: £30 for all). To speak to someone, call 01949 860303
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE LEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE
Join us for a night out with a difference. All are welcome to take part!
Pre-Registration is £10.00 per person. Children under 12 £5.00. Start/Finish point: Melton Mowbray Council Offices, next to the railway Station.
Register at www.dovecottage.org Email: [email protected]
or Tel: 01949 860303
Registration on the Evening £30.00 (Adults & Children)
Walk under the stars and raWalk under the stars and raise money for Dove Cottage Day ise money for Dove Cottage Day
Hospice by taking part in either our 5 or 2 mile sponsored
Moonlight Walk through Melton Mowbray’s historic town
centre.
DO IT FOR DOVEDO IT FOR DOVE
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COME WITH THE COME WITH THE
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Ride + Stride,Saturday 13 September10am-6pm
This traditional event, now in its 25th year,is promoted by Leicestershire HistoricChurches Trust. It sees cyclists, walkers,horse riders and mobility scooter driverstouring the city and county, visitingChristian places of worship as they go.
Around 400 churches, chapels andmeeting houses are involved in the event.Participants plan their own routes withthe help of a printed list of the buildingsthat are open on the day, and getsponsored for each one they visit. Theycan take part for as long or as short atime as they like and the money they raiseis split 50/50 between the LHCT and theirchosen church or chapel.
For more information about how to takepart, visit lhct.org.uk/ride_stride.html,call 01509 268354 or [email protected].
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Rag Rug WorkshopFri 22 August – Victoria SatchwellA half-day introduction to rag rug techniques. Discover whichfabrics give the best results, then design and create your own30 x 30cm piece.1-4pm, cost £30 to include all materials and refreshments.Numbers limited to eight.
Design, Print & Make Your Own LampshadeSat 6 September – Victoria SatchwellLearn how to block print to create your own bespoke fabric andthen make a 30cm drum lampshade.10am-3.30pm, cost £55 to include materials and refreshments*.Numbers limited to four.
Wet Felted Tall Vase (with glass liner)Wed 10 September – Alison LinnellLearn the ancient craft of welt felting to create aunique vase, complete with glass liner.1.30-4.30pm, cost £35 to include materials andrefreshments. Numbers limited to six.
Upcoming workshops at Dotty Gallery
Dotty Gallery: 12 Main Street, Twyford, LE14 2HU. Tel: 01664 840910. www.dottygallery.co.uk
* For day workshops, bring a packed lunch or order a take-away from the pub next door.
Crafting for healthand wellbeing
“For a while now, I have been formulatingthe idea of running a craft group to supportvulnerable people, particularly thoseexperiencing mental health difficulties”explained Lisa. “Following a mentoringprogramme provided by CreativeLeicestershire, it was clear that combiningmy previous skills as a trained nurse, acertificate in counselling skills and mycurrent art/craft activities was the wayforward.
“Crafting for Health and Wellbeing willengage with disadvantaged and vulnerablepeople with mental health and/or wellbeingneeds in activities which will will help them
A local project funded by the Big Lottery Fund is giving people the opportunity to try avariety of art and craft activities free of charge over a 12-month period. ‘Crafting for Health& Wellbeing’ is managed and run by Lisa Pidgeon, an arts for health practitioner fromBirstall. In partnership with visiting professional artists, Lisa will be running the sessions atCross Corners Community Arts Centre, Thurcaston Road, LE4 5PA until June 2015.
to gain new skills, boost self-esteem andgive them a more postitive outlook. Peoplewho join the group will be involved in craftactivities which will have an outcome, eggifting finished work to charities,community arts and craft fairs.
“During the 12-month project we expectto engage with 50 to 60 people. The projectwill be ideal for those who don’t find it easyto join mainstream groups.”
Lisa is the director of Little Bird Schoolof Stitchcraft, based in the Charnwoodarea, which runs art and crafts activities
and classes. Recycling and re-usingresources are an ongoing concern for
this social enterprise.
www.littlebirdsos.co.uk
For details of the sessions available and to book a place (numbers are limited),
call Lisa on 07760 232059 or email [email protected].
Wet into Wet Watercolour WorkshopWed 17 September – Andrew GeesonA walk through guide to producing fast and atmospheric workwith generous amounts of tips and ideas forimproving your loose style. Suitable for bothbeginners and improvers.10-4pm, cost £45 to include refresh-ments*.Bring your own paints/brushes if you havethem (or just yourself if you’re a beginner).Numbers limited to six.
Torn Paper CollageSaturday 4 October – Danielle VaughanLearn how to create a striking torn paper collage picture workingfrom flowers. The pieces you make can be easily framed sothat you have your own piece of art work.10am – 4pm, cost £45 to include materials and refreshments*.Numbers limited to six.
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The 14th Twyford Guild of Artists annual exhibition will be held on the weekend of 27& 28 September at Twyford Village Hall. It will be open from 12pm until 5pm andadmission is free. Refreshments will be available.
This year, eight artists will be exhibiting:
Barry Thomas - Digital mixed media (cover picture)
Elaine Underwood – Acrylic & watercolour paintings (right)
Francis Lowe – Batiks on silk (below, far right)
Gay Mayes – Watercolour paintings (below, far left)
Lesley Harris – Silver jewellery
Jean Baker – Stitched textiles
Paula Chapman – Silk paintings (below, second from left)
Richard Hancey – Ceramics/ stoneware pottery (below, second from right)
In addition there will be artists’ cards, prints and silk necklaces for sale as well as variousarts and crafts produced in Twyford. There will also be an Open Section which will showthe talents of other Twyford residents in art and craftwork.
Twyford artists exhibit their work
In Leicester ...
An exhibition of new, original drawings and paintings for sale by Leicester Sketch Clubmembers. The Leicester Sketch Club has for over 100 years encouraged and inspiredlocal artists through a series of professional demonstrations, workshops and membersmeetings.
View the exhibition and have an opportunity to meet an artist who will be paintingthere throughout the week.
Open daily from 11am - 4.30pm and 3.30pm on the final exhibition day. Free admission
The Leicester Sketch ClubArt Exhibition 2014
For further information about theexhbitition, contact Gay Mayes01664 840631 – 07875910874
For more information about The Leicester Sketch Club visitwww.leicestersketchclub.co.uk
In Loughborough ...
The Loughborough Mela (TownCentre, 17 August, from 10am) is a
showcase of different cultures and
provides a flavour of the rich and
diverse communities in Charnwood.
In addition, there will be fairground
rides, food and specialist market
stalls and the usual friendly relaxed
and harmonious atmosphere.
Whi ls t the core of the Mela
remains a ce lebrat ion of As ian
culture, entertainment includes a
wide variety of music and dancing
from across the world.
Loughborough Mela i s now
established as the town’s largest
annual multi-cultural event.
20 – 27 September 2014The Guildhall, Leicester LE1 5FQ
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Village events
Harby Country Show - 6/7 September, from 10amCanal Farm, Langar Lane, Harby LE14 4BLOrganised by the Vale of Belvoir Machinery Group based In Harby
Family fun day out with ring attractions, stalls, heritage displays, Plus a visitby the Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire Ambulance. There will be a bar andrefrehments all day.Open dog show on Sunday. Entries from 11am.
Admission £4 for adults. Under 16s free (accompanied by an adult)For more information visit www.vobmg.co.uk or call 01949 860691
See diary(page 8) for other village events
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Old Dalby Day - 25 August (Bank Holiday Monday), from 11am
Old Dalby Day takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday every year -and has done for 30 years, providing a full day of family entertainment in atraditional village setting.
It’s a great day out for everyone, with arena events, classic vehicle display,street market, horticultural & produce show, dog show, refreshments andmuch more.
Admission: £3 per car for parking (to include a full programme)For more information, visit www.olddalbyday.old-dalby.org.uk Old Dalby Day - © Copyright Richard Green
Harby Country Show - Photo courtesy of vobmg.co.uk
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9 Ratby Sports Club, LE6 0LE. 2-4pm.Ratby’s Annual Show: vegetables,fruit, flowers, cookery, wine, poetry,photography. Open to all. Schedulesavailable at Ratby Library, post officeand various shops and garden centres.Tel: 0116 239 5350
9 Eastwell Village Hall, 7.30pm. BluesAt Eastwell. The newly-formed bandBlackwater performs a mid-summerblues session. Tel: 01949 869492.
10 Towles Field Playing Field, Burton onthe Wolds, 11am-3pm. Burton on theWolds Plantation’s 10th BirthdayCelebration. Things to do for all agesincluding storytelling in the woods(for adults and children), nature trailfor children, information about theplantation and more. Plus tea, coffeeand cakes for sale. Bring your ownpicnic along and eat on Towles Fieldswith family and friends at thiscommunity celebration.
16 Eastwell Village Hall & St Michael &All Angels Church, 11am-5pm.Village Fete. Entertainment, music,vintage tractors, cars, bar, cream teas,barbecue, skittles, children's games ,inflatables, face painting, blacksmith,spinner & more.
16 Scalford Village Hall, 2-4pm. Jumblesale plus viewing of goods availablefor auction on 17th (2-6pm)
17 Loughborough Town Centre, from10am. Loughborough Mela. A multi-cultural event celebrating the rich anddiverse communities in Charnwood.See page 6.
17 Scalford Village Hall, from 10am.Auction of goods. Tel: 01664 444229.
19 Sileby Community Centre, 7pm. Startof Sileby Parish Walk to Ratcliffe Road,Ratcliffe College, Blackberry Lane,Platts Lane, Cossington Road. 3½miles. Everyone welcome.
25 Glenmore Park, Shepshed, 12-4pm.Shepshed Lions 5th Annual CharityCarnival. A family orientatedafternoon with arena acts, side showsand 50 plus stalls. All profits go tolocal causes. Entrance: adults £1,children 50p, family £3. Tel: 01509508265.
Diary Events notified after the deadline will be posted on the website.
To get your event listed free of charge, email details to [email protected] use the online form at www.villageconnect.co.uk.
6 South Croxton , 9.45am. SouthCroxton Big Brunch Walk. Guided walk(50p per walker and bus fare for bushop walk finishing with a ‘homecooked’ brunch (for purchase) at thevillage hall. Bus hop walk (approx 6miles - no dogs): be at the bus stopopposite the pub at 9.45am prompt.Bookings for brunch will be takenbefore leaving. Local walk (4 miles):starting at 10am from the village hall.For further information, and toconfirm walk, call 01664 840272.
6/7 Canal Farm, Langar Lane, Harby LE144BL. Harby Country Show. See page 7
7 Belvoir Castle, 10am. Vale of BelvoirLions 4th Belvoir Castle Fun Run. Choiceof 10km or 5km circuit. In aid of StJohn Ambulance, Samaritans andNottingham Hospitals Charity. Go towww.belvoircastlefunrun.org.uk toregister online.
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST25 Old Dalby, from 11am. Old Dalby Day.
See page 7.
25 Launde Abbey, East Norton, 11am-5pm. August Fun Day. Model railwayexhibition, classic cars, collectors’ fair,car boot sale, dog show, pony rides,games, stalls, lunches, refreshmentsetc. £5 car, £2 individual. Tel: 01572717254. www.laundeabbey.org.uk
30 Rearsby Village Hall Playing Field,8am. Car Boot Sale. (7.30am booters).Refreshments, toilets. Tel: 01664424427.
30 Central Park, Syston, 12pm. SystonTown Carnival. Stalls, small arenaevents, entertainment, smallfairground rides. Tel: 0116 260 9296
31 Tilton Village Hall, 11am. Tilton OnThe Hill Produce Show. Open toanyone living within a 3-mile radiusof Tilton. Entries can be brought tothe hall the day before. Sale ofproduce will take place after judging.For entry forms, call 0116 2597380.
12 Melton Council Offices, 9pm. DoveCottage sponsored walk. See page 4.
13 County-wide, 10am-6pm. Ride +Stride, from 10am. Sponsored walk/bike ride. See page 4.
13 Thrussington Village Hall, from 11am.Annual Village Fete with stalls andteas. Tel: 01664 424540
13 Sykes Lane, Empingham, 10am-6pm.Rutland Food & Drink Festival.See p 3.
13/14 Hickling, from 10.30am. ScarecrowWeekend. The theme this year isChildren’s Rhymes and Story Times.Infinity tower, bungee trapeze, streetentertainment, crafts & market.www.hicklingvillage.org.uk.
13/14 Bradgate Park (Newtown Linford),from 10am. Living History Weekend -The Sealed Knot. Tel: 0116 2362713.
14 Cropston Reservoir (Bradgate Park),from 9.30am. Walk on the Wildside.Sponsored walk for LOROS. See p 4.
20/27 The Guildhall, Leicester. Artexhibition. See page 6.
27/28 Twyford Village Hall, Art exhibition.See page 6.
19/20 Shepshed High School, 7.30pm.More Hits From The 50s & 60s,performed by The Showtime Singersand Loughborough Concert Band (toraise funds for Shepshed VolunteerCentre). Tickets £6 to include lightrefreshments, available on the door.Bar. Tel: 07754 799639.
21/22 Waltham on the Wolds, 10am-5pm.Waltham Charter Fair. Lots of funactivities for all the family includingdog show, children’s games, stalls,cakes and preserves, live music, beertent etc. For full programme, seewww.walthamcharterfair.co.uk.
27 Rearsby Village Hall Playing Field,8am. Car Boot Sale. (7.30am booters).Refreshments, toilets. Tel: 01664424427.
27 Dove Cottage Day Hospice, Stathern,1.30pm. Auction & table top sale.Viewing from 12noon. Tel: 01949860303.
Events listed may be subject to change by the organisers.
While every effort is made to ensure information in the Diary is correct, Village Connectcannot be held responsible for any errors it contains.
To ensure your event is listed in the October/November issue, send details by 26 September
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In your gardenby Helen Osborne of Church View Nursery
Seasonal plantCrocosmia Lucifer: Tall spiresof orange flowers, height 1m+
Hello Gardeners
It’s been a hot, dry summer and, apart from all the wateringI’ve had to do, I’ve enjoyed it. The heat has taken its toll onplants like Delphiniums and Geraniums which have notflowered for as long, but if you cut them back now and thewarm weather continues, they may flower again later this year.
For anyone growing runner beans, it was a tough start. Thewet winter and mild spring have meant the slugs and snailshave been prolific. They have probably eaten the new shoots,but the beans will soon catch up in the warm weather. Makesure you water them well, either first thing in the morning, orlate at night, never in full sun.
I have spent two weeks in my own garden; having movedin at the end of last year, I felt it was time to tackle it! Theweeds were cleared, the ground dug over and turf put down.Then a large pond was dug out. I think you call it a busman’sholiday! Ponds are very good for wildlife. Dragon flies, pondskaters, water beetles, frogs and toads now have a home andwild birds have water to drink and bathe in.
We have laid large stones around the edge, and one end ofthe pond is very shallow with stones placed in the water. This
will enable frogs to get in and out.Summer hanging baskets and pots may be looking tired
after all the heat. Pep them up with a tomato feed; put therecommended amount in a watering can, then once a weekwater it in. By feeding and regularly dead heading, you willhave a colourful display until we get the first frost.
The broad beans have finished now and, hopefully, if you have a compost heap they have been put in there. It’s not too late to plant some spring cabbage. Prepare the ground and feed with blood, fish and bone (I know it sounds disgusting, but it really works). Incorporate it into the soil to prevent animals from rolling in it, water the soil well and plant. Any brassicas, like cabbages and Brussels, need to be firmed in well at the base of the plant.
Other seasonal plantsAgapanthus Torbay Blue: Pale blue flowers, height 80cm, prefersa sunny dry positionLavender Blonde: Variegated foliage, with pale purple flowers,height 45cm.