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For more information please email: macmillan.centre@porthosp.nhs.uk or call: 02392 283323 or simply pop in and see them for more information! performers ‘ e Handlebards’. For family fun, Morgan and West brought a whirlwind of whimsy and wit with their production of Alexandre Dumas ‘ e ree Musketeers’. e highlight of the programme was a three-week run of Shakespeare’s ‘ e Comedy of Errors’ by London Touring Players. Set in the 1920s in recognition of Furzey Gardens centenary celebrations, the show saw a live jazz band weave foot-tapping songs and lots of laughs into a madcap performance. ‘A delightful evening’, ‘Would 100% recommend’ and ‘Lots of fun and great cast’ were just a few of the sparkling reviews received from audiences who attended. Clare Young, Marketing Executive at Furzey Gardens said: “We have been delighted to see so many people enjoying theatre at Furzey Gardens this summer. There is something magical about spending an evening in the Gardens, so it has been a pleasure to welcome more visitors to enjoy our beautiful and idyllic setting as we celebrate 100 years since the gardens were first laid out. The income these performances have helped generate for A farewell auction event for the Hares of Hampshire took place recently raising £183,000 for charity. If you travelled to Southampton or Winchester over the summer you would have seen a number of beautifully decorated hares and leverets that had taken up residence in and around the two cities. e Hares of Hampshire was a spectacular public art trail by Wild in Art to raise money and support the work of local charity e Murray Parish Trust. e last big fundraising event saw all of the fabulous hares (and a few lovely leverets) auctioned to an incredible group of bidders, who were all interested in owning their very own piece of art. e auction held at Winchester’s Great Hall saw some of the favourite Hares going for up to £8,500 each Over 3,400 people attended 29 nights of outdoor theatre across the summer at Furzey Gardens in the New Forest. e audience enjoyed a range of productions from quirky interpretations of Shakespeare to humorous family shows. e summer programme included ‘Lilies on the Land’, a production by Southampton University Players, ‘Bouncers’ by Black Box eatre based on John Godber’s international hit play and Shakespeare’s ‘Twel h Night’ performed by slapstick comedy full induction with access to in-house training and Macmillan courses, and you will be supported our charity will help us continue to offer crucial support and training for people with learning disabilities.” Furzey Gardens is currently planning future performances of outdoor theatre with new dates being announced on the website when they are con rmed. Furzey Gardens is run by local charity Minstead Trust and provides training and work experience for people with learning disabilities. e summer performance season was supported by Harvest Fine Foods. Outdoor theatre at Furzey Gardens including e Wishing Hare created by Sophie Handy featuring a beautiful design of mirrored mosaic tiles inspired by the evocative story e Wishing Chair and Dazzle by Kezia Ho man which sold for £8,000. All the money raised through the auction as well as sales of the Hares of Hampshire App, merchandise, ra e tickets and donations made along the trail will all go to e Murray Parish Trust who support children’s emergency services across the South by raising money and awareness to support projects at key trauma centres, to enable pioneering research and provide life-saving equipment. To see how much your favourite Hare raised visit: haresofhampshire.co.uk/how-much-did-yourfavourite-hare-raise A Hare Raising £183K Made at Auction! Dazzle was sold for £8,000
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