The folk of St Swithin’s Church provided the teas for Thorley Manor Gardens opening on 14^th June by kind invitation of Anthony and Caroline Blest.  The weather was very kind: overcast and neither too hot nor wet/windy/snowy – just right.  The gardens looked their best yet and, despite clashing events in Shalfleet, that and the reputation of Thorley teas brought the crowds in.  A record number, estimated at 240, were served but the team in the kitchen kept up with the constant demand for fresh pots, and clean cups and plates, ending up smiling despite the really hot environment indoors. Sadly only the servers are shown in the accompanying photograph.