Special welcome for centenarians

May 2009

A special group of visitors will be enjoying a trip to Wakehurst Place this week, Kew 's country estate in the heart of the West Sussex countryside

The group from the Eversfield Home in Reigate , who are visiting Wakehurst on Friday (May 15) will include a 102-year-old, along with three 99 year- olds (two of whom are a couple who have been married for 74 years).

Lisa Dayman, who co-ordinates social events for the residents at Elizabeth Finn Homes, decided the glorious gardens at Wakehurst, near Haywards Heath, would be perfect for a day out.

Staff at Wakehurst are looking forward to welcoming the group and ensuring they enjoy their visit to the estate. They are due to arrive at around 11am.

Andy Jackson, Head of Wakehurst Place, said: "We welcome all ages at Wakehurst, from babes in arms to centenarians, and we are delighted the group has chosen to visit us. We hope they have a wonderful day here."

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Further information:

Anne Blacoe, Wakehurst Place 01444 894067 (Weds onwards)
Lisa Dayman Eversfield - Elizabeth Finn Homes 01737 229899
Or email wakehurst@kew.org , pr@kew.org or call 020 8332 5607
To download general Wakehurst images please visit http://www.kew.org/press/images/wakehurst

Wakehurst Place is home to formal gardens, natural woodlands, nature reserves and a Sixteenth century mansion; plus Kew 's Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild seed collection in the world. Wakehurst is located on the B2028 between Ardingly and Turners Hill, West Sussex (Junction 10 off the M23) and open daily from 10am , except December 24 and 25. For more details visit www.kew.org or ring 01444 894067.