THERE's an opportunity for keen gardeners to snap up some bargains at a Grand Plant Extravaganza being held in Buckland Monachorum this weekend. The event is being staged by the village's Friends of Children's Hospice South West group, to raise money for the Precious Lives Appeal to build a new Children's Hospice for families with life limited children living around Plymouth and in Cornwall. The sale will take place on May 10 at Buckland Monachorum Village Hall starting at 1.30pm — entrance is just 30p. Judy Pride, the area fundraiser for the Children's Hospice said: 'This has been a regular event in past years and is back by popular demand. 'We have been given a huge range of wonderful plants by very generous local growers, so get there early to get the best choice and grab a bargain. Make a real afternoon of it and enjoy a cup of tea and spoil yourself with a piece of home made cake, to eat in or take home.' For more information call 01822 853797. The Precious Lives Appeal was launched in September 2007 and has raised more than £500,000 towards the target of £5 million to date.
