Loughgall and District Improvement Association are delighted to announce the total amount raised for The Secret Gardens of Loughgall event was £12,229.67 in aid of Loughgall and District Improvement Association, St Luke’s Parish Church and Alzheimer’s Society.
The Secret Gardens of Loughgall event took place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June and say hundreds of people flee to the area to visit and admire the local gardens and surrounding area.
Speaking at the cheque presentation, chair of the sub-committee of Loughgall and District Improvements Association who organised the event, Florence Anderson said: “The Secret Gardens of Loughgall weekend was an outstanding success, as expressed by all the garden hosts, all those who visited the gardens, those who contributed in many ways, sponsored and, of course, volunteered.
“The village and gardens were buzzing with excitement and anticipation the entire weekend. This success is owned by the village of Loughgall and surrounding district.
“This event was called The Secret Gardens of Loughgall, but much more than the gardens revealed their ‘secrets.’ This community of Loughgall and district has itself revealed to many, near and far, the friendliness and hospitality of its people, its willingness to support each other, its desire to improve the experiences, facilities and opportunities for all and a genuine desire and effort to regularly support many worthwhile charitable causes.
“It takes an entire community to achieve these accolades and this local and wider community of Loughgall richly deserves this high praise.”
Florence added: “I would like to sincerely thank all the garden hosts and everyone who visited for helping us raise such a significant amount for these worthwhile causes as well as the other members of the sub-committee who helped to organise this special event, John Faulkner, Gilly Faulkner, Denise Gilpin, Annetta Hutchinson, Claire Sleeth and Mary Walker.”
Speaking on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society, Regional Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society said: “We are so grateful to Florence and all the members of the Secret Gardens of Loughgall organising committee for choosing to support our charity through their event. We have been blown away by the support of the local Loughgall community who have given so generously to provide help and hope for people affected by dementia.”
