The supplier will be donating a 5% royalty payment to the National Garden Scheme of proceeds from the UK sales of the Truly Scrumptious range.
The Great British Garden Party is planning its fourth event in 2023, to fundraise for the National Garden Scheme, which shares the nation’s love of gardens and get-togethers to help raise funds for their beneficiaries, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, The Queen’s Nursing Institute and Parkinson’s UK.
The official campaign week is Saturday 15 July to Sunday 23 July.
Dame Mary Berry commented: “As president of the wonderful National Garden Scheme, I am delighted to invite you to join me in gathering friends, family and colleagues for a Great British Garden Party this year.
“We’re inviting everyone to get together in their garden, green space of office and to join in the fundraising for the vital nursing and health charities supported by the National Garden Scheme; charities that so many of us, our family and friends often rely on in times of need.”
For the third year, Talking Tables has joined as event partner. George Plumptre, chief executive of the Scheme, commented: “We’re delighted that Talking Tables are once again our event partner for the Great British Garden Party. Their products bring eye-catching colour and joy to the table, while their generosity help us support everyone’s fundraising.”
Clare Harris, founder and director of Talking Tables, added: “I am delighted that Talking Tables is partnering with the National Garden Scheme again in 2023. As an enthusiastic gardener myself, it is all too easy to be busy “doing” in the garden and not to take the time to enjoy the garden with others. To invite a few people over for a cup of tea and cake; to pause, chatter and relax in your own garden, is such a lovely thing to do.
“This summer I will be hosting my third Great British Garden Party. The first year I invited some fellow gardeners from my village to share a cup of tea and was very proud of myself making a courgette cake, prettily decorated with flower petals. The second year I hosted our senior management team from Talking Tables, and we enjoyed some time out together. In 2023 I plan to invite my local gardening friends again, and hopefully they can share some tips on improving my wildflower meadow.”
As part of the partnership in 2023, Talking Tables will be donating a 5% royalty payment to the National Garden Scheme of proceeds from the UK sales of the most popular ‘Truly Scrumptious’ ranges of party accessories including hand-curated Great British Garden Party tea party kits throughout April – September 2023.
