ORGANISERS of a popular Kidderminster open garden charity event are putting the final touches ahead of the show this weekend.

Kidderminster Horticultural Society (KHS) will host its Gardens Open Day on June 25 with money raised going to Acorns Children’s Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Society.

The annual event has seen the society amass a total of more than £70,000 for a variety of good causes and organisers are hoping to raise more than £4,000 this year.

There will be eight gardens on show this year and tickets cost £5 which will allow anyone to view any or all of the gardens including.

Tickets can be bought from John Beard Ironmongery & Tools, Bridge Street, Kidderminster, Stourport Photo Centre High Street Stourport and also on the gate of the Open Garden on the day.

For more information telephone 01562 631001, 01562 740430, or 01299 403539, or visit our website at www.horticultural.org.uk

*KHS will also host a summer horticultural show at Holy Innocents Community Centre, Foley Park on July 1 open to the public from 11am until 2pm. A selection of produce, plus floral displays will be on show as well as a plant sale.