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The Blue Gnome

Fernley Manor open garden dayIntroductory4 clues
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Once a year the manor opens its gardens to the town. Cora came to see the roses, Felix came for the tea, and Iris brought her class. The famous stone gnome, grey for a hundred years, is now a cheerful blue.

What happened

The stone gnome in the orchard was painted bright blue with a paintbrush.

  • Cora Lindqvisthead gardener at the allotments
  • Felix Hartconductor of the brass band
  • Iris Nakamuraschoolteacher

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