Afternoon Tea and Talk - Gardening the Globe
Tue 13 Jan
|Crag House Farm
The speaker who volunteers for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), will talk about the how CWGC are Gardening The Globe with over 900 gardeners in more than 150 countries, making the cemeteries special places to visit.
Time & Location
13 Jan 2026, 14:15 – 16:00
Crag House Farm, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7NH, UK
About The Event
The speaker who volunteers for the The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), will explain how 900 gardeners in over 150 countries are facing accelerating challenges and are constantly striving to innovate and develop while ensuring the cemeteries reflect their rich history and continue to be special places to visit. 900 gardeners in over 150 countries are facing accelerating challenges and are constantly striving to innovate and develop while ensuring the cemeteries reflect their rich history and continue to be special places to visit.
The image of serried ranks of headstones in highly manicured and ordered grounds has grown to symbolise CWGC cemeteries, providing a quiet, contemplative space for remembrance with the horticulture softening the structures.
On arrival you will be served our 3 tiered Afternoon Tea stand filled with tasty treats, including our delicious freshly made fruit scones.
Tickets
Afternoon Tea and Talk
On arrival you will be served our 3 tiered Afternoon Tea stand filled with lots of homemade tasty treats, including our delicious freshly made fruit scones, along with unlimited Yorkshire tea or Americano coffee.
£20.00
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