A HUMAN jukebox took centre stage today as 22 gardens opened for the public.
The 22nd annual Lady Bay Open Gardens is giving curious residents the chance to explore a mix of horticulture and music over the weekend, and sample home made food and drink - all in the name of charity.
Each of the gardens chose their own beneficiary for their guests' donations.
John Pankhurst, of 131 Holme Road, invited members of the Poppy Folk Club to entertain visitors through the human jukebox.
Keen-eared donators picked songs from the artists' selection and, after slipping a coin through the brightly coloured jukebox, sat back to enjoy the music.
Mr Pankhurst, 65, said: "I'm glad I had the juke box here, it brings the whole thing to life.
The jukebox presses play again at 2pm tomorrow, when 20 participating gardens in Lady Bay open their gates for the public.
