On Sunday 28th July, 2024 between 12 noon - 3 pm, David and Victoria Thomas are opening their fabulous garden for free to encourage donations through Ned’s Fund for the Sussex Cricket Foundation. Entry will include a glass of sparkling wine and some nibbles.

Located in Kirdford, RH14 0NH, Parsonage Farm is a major garden in beautiful setting developed over 30 years with fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on grand scale with long vistas, the garden includes a C18 walled garden with borders in apricot, orange, scarlet and crimson, as well as a topiary walk, pleached lime allée, tulip tree avenue, rose borders and vegetable garden with trained fruit. Other highlights includes a turf amphitheatre, autumn shrubbery, yew cloisters and a jungle walk.

Ned’s Fund is currently giving direct financial support for Diyon, a promising young cricketer who would otherwise be unable to pursue his love of the game. Our funds are being used by the Foundation to help with his travel, provision of kit, and other training expenses.

About Ned's Fund

Ned took his own life on the railway line at Witley Station on 17th July 2017; he was 20. Bright, courageous, funny, a natural sportsman who loved cricket, a wonderful brother and a much loved and cherished son. He was remarkable.

About Sussex Cricket Foundation

As Sussex Cricket’s charitable arm, their aim is to actively change lives through cricket across the community. ​They use the game and the Sussex Cricket brand to deliver accessible and enjoyable opportunities that grow the sport, tackle inequalities, improve health and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil their potential.