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Karen Craig
  • June 19, 2023
Shakespeare in the Park
There have been four Shakespeare performances at the Bason so far. Find out more about how it all started.
Events
Beverley Sinclair
  • May 5, 2023
Opening of new walkway and sculpture
Poem by Beverley Sinclair on the occasion of the official opening of the new walkway around the lake and Ivan Vostinar's sculpture
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Mizuho Kawano
  • August 18, 2022
Tea ceremonies at the Japanese tea house
The story of tea ceremonies at the Japanese Tea House located in the gardens by the lake.
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