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    Jun 2023

    Last Updated: 05/06/2023
    Environment
    Environment

    Harrogate's Valley Gardens celebrates twinning anniversary

    by John Plummer

    | 06 Jun, 2023
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    Harrogate’s Valley Gardens has unveiled a new flower bed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its twinning with the town of Barrie in Canada.

    The beds will be made up of 3,750 flowers, primarily petunias and begonias in a variety of colours.

    The unveiling will coincide with Barrie Day, a holiday celebrated across Canada.

    Sir Robert Barrie, the town's namesake, was married to Julia Wharton Ingilby of Ripley Castle. Both are buried in the family vault at All Saints’ church in Ripley. Barrie was a naval officer instrumental in keeping Canada from joining America in 1812.

    Former mayor of Harrogate and trustee of Harrogate international partnerships, Michael Newby,  who is set to visit Barrie, said:

    “I am delighted to be going to Barrie to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our relationship, having been the mayor who signed the twinning agreement on behalf of Harrogate."


    Part of the New Zealand flower bed section, as Harrogate is also twinned with Wellington the capital.





     Read more: 

    • Valley Gardens ceremony to mark Harrogate’s 70 years of links with New Zealand

    • New canopy and benches installed in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens