GARDENS – Eight gardens in and around the parish of Much Dewchurch will be open on Sunday, June 14, from 2pm to 5pm. Teas and plants will be available. £5 admission to all eight gardens. For details, call 01981 540464.

CONCERT – An enchanting evening of music and wine in the Great Hall, The Mynde, Much Dewchurch, on Friday, July 3. Soprano Linda Tolchard performs a crossover programme of arias, traditional songs and Celtic folk (listen at lindatolchard.com). Tickets £15 (includes glass of wine and canapes) call 01981 540779 or email bellabrown33@hotmail.com.