A Brexit mix up has led to the donation of a piece of garden furniture to the Isle of Wight's not-for-profit garden centre, Care In The Garden.

Gunville resident Bill Moore had planned to buy a runner bean frame for the centre on Park Road, near the Racecourse roundabout.

Based at Palmers Brook Community Nursery, Care In The Garden supports Islanders with Down's Syndrome and learning difficulties.

When he tried to make a purchase from Harrod Horticultural, Mr Moore got an email telling him the firm was unable to export goods to the Isle of Wight because shipments outside the UK mainland were suspended, due to the new Brexit rules.

Mr Moore said he was disappointed, as he had used the firm a number of times and even owns a similar runner bean frame.

When it realised the error, Harrod Horticultural was quick to take action.

It apologised and said it would donate the runner bean frame to Care in the Garden.

A spokesperson said a very busy season, with unprecedented volumes of demand, had led to an email being accidentally sent out by a temporary member of staff.

Mr Moore, who volunteers at Care In The Garden, told the County Press that he was delighted to hear about Harrod Horticultural's offer and the two are now working together to arrange the delivery. 

Mr Moore has previously bought handwashing facilities and a handdryer for the garden centre.