Join us on Sunday 15th September to celebrate the life of Violet Warner, previous Cottage Warden, between 2-4pm. Tea and cake will be provided by the cottage committee and there's no need to RSVP. If attending, please make sure that you are in full uniform. We hope to make transport arrangements from the bottom ofContinue reading "Join us to celebrate Violet Warner"
The History of Leigh-Dale
In redeveloping the website, and learning more about Leigh-Dale Cottage, the cottage committee came across an account of the cottage history, written by previous warden, Violet Warner. This history is retold below from Violet's perspective, up until roughly the year 2000. By 1959, both Mrs Arethusa Leigh-White, of Bantry House and Director of the WorldContinue reading "The History of Leigh-Dale"
Leigh-Dale Cottage Relaunch!
On 26th February 2023, Leigh-Dale Cottage was officially reopened. Previous Cottage Warden, Violet Warner, had the honours of cutting the ribbon to officially reopen the cottage after renovation work that gave the cottage a much needed upgrade and refresh.