Woman, 86, orphaned as child opens prized garden to public to fulfill lifelong promise
Summary
Ann Lush, 86, who grew up as an orphan, has spent 30 years opening her garden to the public to raise money for a children's charity. She has raised over £130,000 through an annual garden event that started with her late husband in 1996, allowing visitors to enjoy peaceful garden spaces while supporting young people in need.Key Facts
- Ann Lush was raised by her grandmother after becoming an orphan as a child.
- She promised as a child to help any child she could and to welcome everyone if she had a home.
- Ann and her late husband Dennis began the Penarth Open Gardens event in 1996.
- Visitors pay £1 each to enter her garden and other participating gardens, with dozens involved yearly.
- The event has raised more than £130,000 for The Children’s Society, a charity supporting young people.
- Around 600 people visited her garden during the latest event, raising about £3,000.
- Ann describes her garden as a peaceful and serene place that visitors enjoy returning to.
- Ann and Dennis received MBEs for their charity work.
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