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Party time

Whether you have a spacious country garden or a small city courtyard, summer is the time to gather family and friends together and make the most of your outside space. So, if you’re planning a summer barbecue, a prosecco party or afternoon tea in the garden, why not also help raise money for nursing and health charities under the National Garden Scheme’s Great British Garden Party initiative. You can sign up on the NGS website, where you’ll find tips on how to style your table for a garden party, advice on flower arranging,

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