AS we look forward to the open gardens weekend at Middlewick House in Corsham on June 10 and 11 to raise funds for our charities, we would like to thank the residents living nearby for their co-operation and support.
The open gardens weekend is extremely popular and over the years has raised more than £60,000 for local charities.
The vital funds raised would not be possible without the generosity of Nick and Annette Mason who open their gardens at Middlewick House to support charities that are close to their hearts.
As well as wandering around the beautiful gardens (open from 11am to 4.30pm) visitors will be able to see farm animals, sculptures from Alan Dun, one of Bath’s leading fine art sculptors, and browse a range of stalls from plants to gifts.
The charities benefitting are The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Airbase Appeal.
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust secures the home of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged living in Wiltshire, who have become or are at risk of becoming victims of house crime or domestic violence.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance provides an emergency helicopter emergency service for people in Wiltshire and surrounding counties. Nick and Annette Mason recently became charity ambassadors for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. 
The charity’s Airbase Appeal is raising the remaining £1.25 million needed to complete the building and equipping of our new airbase at Semington. So far more than £311,000 has been raised.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday and Sunday and thank you in advance for your support.
JENNIE SHAW
Director, The Bobby Van Trust
DAVID PHILPOTT
Chief executive, Wiltshire Air Ambulance