Ladock WI's Walking Group had a wonderful time at "The Japanese Garden". They were mesmerized by the idyllic and colourful landscape. The development of the Japanese Garden first began in 1991, however the location was chosen in 1985, when Robert and Stella Hore moved on to the site. One year later their daughter (Natalie) was born and on 1st May 1988 the Bonsai Nursery was opened to the public. The Japanese Garden took 6 years to create before Robert felt it was ready for people to see. The place itself already had an energy and magical feel to it even before it was developed and it was of paramount importance that this special feeling was not destroyed during creation. Opening on 1st May 1997, the Japanese Garden has continued to grow, since then Robert snd Stella, now retired, have handed over management of the garden to their daughter Natalie and her partner Stuart. After the walk, they had lunch at the Falcon Inn. Not much to say about the food and service. Before heading back to the car, Ladock WI visited St Mawgan in Pydar Church.
The church, endowed by the Arundells of Lanherne who lived here from the 13th to 18th centuries, dates from the 13th century. The 14th century tower is unusually placed at the south transept: the upper part was added by the Arundells in 1433 at a cost of 10 pounds. The belfry houses a ring of eight bells, the oldest of which was cast between 1378 and 1407. Within the church are many beautiful items of interest, including the carved pulpit of 1553, 42 bench ends and a rood screen from the 15th century, many fine 16th century Arundell brasses, and an elaborate 15th century Pentewan stone font. The peaceful sloping churchyard contains many gems - look for the Lantern Cross (ca.1420) and the stern of a rowing boat - a memorial to ten men who drifted ashore, frozen to death in 1846.
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