Extensive work to transform the cloister garth begins in March and will be completed by around Easter. Thanks to an anonymous donation from a Canadian horticulturalist and well-wisher, and subject to the necessary approvals and permissions, the area will undergo a complete make-over.

The new look will be simple but beautiful and the best possible counterpoint to the marvellous Gothic architecture which surrounds it, with a raised and returfed lawn surrounded by low box-hedges.

Chapter wishes to express its thanks to Stephanie Bulman whose hard work with limited financial resources has so improved the appearance of the area in recent years.

The existing plants around the garth will be lifted and sold, and funds raised will go towards the low maintenance costs of the new garden.