Celebrate 30 years of Maggie’s Oxford with an exclusive prosecco garden party at Merton College

Zoe Gater

Maggie’s Oxford is marking its 30th anniversary with an exclusive prosecco garden party in the historic grounds of Merton College, giving guests the chance to enjoy afternoon tea, explore rarely accessible gardens and support people living with cancer.

Marking three decades of supporting people living with cancer, Maggie’s Oxford is inviting supporters to an exclusive prosecco garden party in the beautiful grounds of Merton College this summer.

Founded in 1996, Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and psychological support to anyone living with cancer, as well as their family and friends. From expert advice on treatment and financial concerns to one-to-one counselling, group sessions and family support, the charity is there for people for as long as they need it.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon in one of Oxford’s most historic settings. The event includes a glass of chilled prosecco, afternoon tea and the rare opportunity to explore the private gardens of Merton College, which are not usually open to the public.

Visitors can relax among the College’s ancient trees and colourful herbaceous borders, overlooking Christ Church Meadow, with the gardens home to a historic mulberry tree believed to have links to King James I.

As part of the experience, guests can also take guided tours of Merton College’s historic chapel and Upper Library. Dating back to the 13th century, the chapel sits at the heart of the college, while the Upper Library, built between 1373 and 1378, is the oldest surviving library in Oxford and one of the oldest continuously functioning academic libraries in Europe.

Maggie’s Oxford relies entirely on charitable donations to fund its services, receiving no government or NHS funding. Every ticket sold will help the charity continue providing free support for people living with cancer across Oxfordshire for years to come.

Tickets can be booked at eventbrite.co.uk/e/maggies-oxford-summer-garden-party-at-merton-college-tickets or by emailing oxford.fundraising@maggies.org.

For more information about Maggie’s Oxford and its work supporting people affected by cancer, visit maggies.org.

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