A SUMMER event which showcases the splendour of Hexham’s green spaces will be launched on Friday, July 17.

But instead of taking its traditional form, Hexham Hidden Gardens has gone digital to overcome the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The competition, organised by Hexham Community Partnership, has received around 25 entries for this year's event.

They have submitted photos and videos of their gardens, which will take web viewers on a virtual tour of private gardens, and some lesser known public spaces.

Hexham Community Partnership’s communications and tourist officer, Rachel Ladd, said that although taking a different form year, the event was still not to be missed.

She added: “Hexham Hidden Gardens is one of the highlights of our event calendar and it is great to be able to go ahead with it in digital form.

“It brings a lot of joy to the gardeners and visitors alike and is always a great day out - or in - in this case!

“Thank you to all our gardeners who volunteered to share their green spaces and to all the virtual visitors who I hope will enjoy the beautiful gardens online.”

There will also be a gardeners’ webinar on Sunday.

To join in the experience, and for more information visit www.hexhamcommunity.net and follow the link to the event.

This year, a different approach was necessary and Hexham Hidden Gardens has gone digital. Launching this Friday, 17th July at 8.00am and remaining open all summer, Hexham Hidden Gardens is a free, online event open to all.

Whether you are a keen gardener looking to compare notes, a beginner looking for some tips or just fancy a nosy at some lovely local gardens, with around 25 hitherto undiscovered gardens on offer, there is sure to be a garden (or three) for you. Gardeners have submitted photographs and videos of their gardens for all to enjoy and will take you on a virtual tour of Hexham’s private green spaces as well as some public ones you may not have noticed. There will also be a gardeners’ webinar on Sunday 19th July.

Hexham Community Partnership Communications and Tourist Officer, Rachel Ladd, said that although taking a different form year, the event is still not to be missed: “Hexham Hidden Gardens is one of the highlights of our event calendar and it is great to be able to go ahead with it in digital form. It brings a lot of joy to the gardeners and visitors alike and is always a great day out - or in, in this case! Thank you to all our gardeners who volunteered to share their green spaces and to all the virtual visitors who I hope will enjoy the beautiful gardens online.”

Visit www.hexhamcommunity.net and follow the link to join in the experience.