Originally owned by Lady Harriet, wife of the 3rd Curator of Kew Gardens. Join us and explore this lovely sheltered riverside garden, which includes a wonderful display of historic daffodils, spring flowers and a fascinating collection of specimen trees. Enjoy walking along this peaceful stretch of the River Tamar. Directions: drive to Bere Alston then follow the orange arrows to Weir Quay. Part of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth’s Open Gardens 2020, featuring over 90 individual gardens across 23 dates.

3-day greenwood stool making course, covering all the green woodworking skills and processes needed in order to construct your own sturdy stool from a green ash log. Cost: £240. Information 07722 435964 (daytime)/01822 841718 (evenings) or andy@sallertonwood.org.uk

A chance for you to visit the spring gardens a Lewtrenchard. The gardens, designed by Walter Sorel, extend over several acres with streams, a sunken garden, a profusion of shrubs, a huge rustic dovecote and a recently restored walled vegetable garden. There are timeless walks from the gardens along Madam’s Walk, on the banks of the River Lew and to the woods and beyond. Directions: from Launceston, Tavistock or Okehampton take the road to Lewdown. Once in the village follow…

Free admission to this popular, annual Art & Craft Exhibition by Buckland Art Group. Held over the VE Day 75th anniversary Bank Holiday weekend, in Buckland Monachorum Village Hall. View original paintings and craft work by local artists. Tea, cakes and other refreshments available. Vote for your favourite painting. An ideal opportunity to treat yourself to a new piece of artwork, or buy a present for a friend.

8-day chair making course, runs concurrently with 6-day course but with additional two days to master more advanced techniques. Cost: £565. Information 07722 435964 (daytime)/01822 841718 (evenings) or andy@sallertonwood.org.uk

6-day green chair making course. Range of chair-back designs and seating materials to suit all abilities and tastes. Cost: £425. Information 07722 435964 (daytime)/01822 841718 (evenings) or andy@sallertonwood.org.uk

Opening exclusively for St Luke’s, Sandhill House is a real hidden gem. Located at the top of Gunnislake, with commanding views across the Tamar Valley, the spring gardens feature mature trees and shrubs, lawns and water features. Be inspired as you stroll through the grounds, enjoying the sight and scent of a wide variety of flowers, as well as the history of this private space. Directions: Drive or take the train to Gunnislake. From the railway station car park, follow the…

1-day course covering the properties of green wood, cleaving techniques and production of simple craft objects created from a greenwood log using traditional hand tools such as draw-knives and pole lathes. Cost: £80. Information 07722 435964 (daytime)/01822 841718 (evenings) or andy@sallertonwood.org.uk