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FEATURE: Geoff Stonebanks puts the sparkle back into Christmas

Graham Robson December 12, 2022

Seaford resident Geoff Stonebanks has a real love of Christmas! From a very early age, he has just loved Christmas. Over the intervening years his amazing collection, some going back to the 1930s, has garnered much media attention across the UK.

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Feeling festive? Seaford local to show off amazing Christmas trees for TV programme

Graham Robson November 26, 2020

Geoff Stonebanks to appear on Channel 5’s ‘Incredible Christmas Trees and How to Decorate Them’ – a festive run-down of all things Christmas tree and a showcase of them from around the world.

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Another record-breaking year for gardener Geoff

Besi Besemar August 23, 2019

Twelve months ago, when Geoff Stonebank’s 92-year old Mum fell ill and had to move in with him and his partner permanently, he decided to reduce his garden openings in 2019 to allow them more time to care for her.

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Local gardener raises over £9,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Gary Hart July 30, 2019

The Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, took place over the weekend of July 27-28. TWENTY one gardens across the city opened to the public over last weekend (July 27-28), with eleven brand-new to this year’s trail. Organiser Geoff Stonebanks says on several levels it was the best ever trail he has produced over the last eight […]

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Macmillan Coastal Garden trail 2019

Besi Besemar June 16, 2019

The eighth annual Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail takes place over the weekend of the July 27-28.
2019 has turned out to be a rather special year, as eleven of the twenty-one gardens opening their gates are brand new to the trail.

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Open your garden for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2019

Besi Besemar January 6, 2019

2019 sees the eighth annual Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail take place along the coast between Brighton and Seaford. Last summer, over twenty private garden owners took the leap of faith and opened their gates to visitors. Organisers have already signed up ten gardens this year.

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Local gardener smashes his fundraising records in 2018

Besi Besemar September 4, 2018

Seaford gardener, Geoff Stonebanks, successfully uses his small garden to raise huge amounts for local charities. His award-winning garden, Driftwood, in Bishopstone, has become a local tourist attraction.

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