Previously under the control of the Isle of Wight council, in May 2012 an 125 year lease for the Ventnor Botanic Garden was signed between John Curtis for VBC CIC and the council.
Public meeting tonight to hear the future plans for the Ventnor Botanic Garden from the preferred bidders John and Mylene Curtis. 7pm Ventnor Cricket Club.
John Curtis, the preferred bidder to take over the Ventnor Botanic Garden, explained last night that they intend to charge an entrance fee in order to keep the Garden going. Podcast interviews to follow later this morning.
This is first detailed interview with John Curtis, who will be taking over the Ventnor Botanic Garden shortly. We learn about his background and what he hopes to do with the much-loved Gardens.
The new director of the Ventnor Botanic Garden CIC invites members of the public to join him on Fridays at noon as he walks around the garden. He'd like you to share your thoughts on how the garden will work in future.
The New CIC at Ventnor Botanic Garden have said they want to run the cafe, so The Royal will be leaving soon. Get down to sample the delights before chef Bridget Wells leaves. Her food has been excellent.