Our group left Notcutts promptly at  8 a.m. - we are so keen, and headed for the Old Rectory Gardens, Sudborough, arriving at 10 a.m.  The property has belonged to Ann and Tony Huntington since 1984 and they greeted us with refreshments and a brief history of the garden.  The garden has well-stocked borders throughout most of the year and line sweeping lawns which will take you down to the brook and across a bridge to the shady woodland walk beyond.  There is a potager, designed by Rosemary Verey, arranged symmetrically around a rose arbour defined by brick paths and box hedges.  The garden also displays a number of planted containers - every container is taken into the poly-tunnel for winter.  Some members enjoyed a pleasant picnic in the gardens whilst others frequented the local hostelry.