P738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:12/00 1/9 FELLING THE OLD The Trust's Forestry Department will bj undertaking the felling of poplars at Beare, on the Killerton Estate, Devon this autumn. The trees which cover a two-acre site, have conj to the knd of their lifespan and are to bj replaced with oaks and ash. These trees will provide a better environment for invertebrates, lichens, fungi and mosses. For further information please contact Jacqui Connor: 0392 881691. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:27/41 2/9 CATTLE AND SHEEP ON THE RIFLE RANGE Young cattle and sheep will graze on Rifle Range near Princes Risborough, Bucks, for four to to seven weeks in September-October. $hj grazing will help important nature conservation on the site. -hj work is a joint management initiative between the Trust and Bucks County Council. Cattle are particularly good at tackling the coarser grasses and breaking up the mat of dead grass litter with their hooves. Contact Verity Walker on 0494 528051. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:14/22 3/9 PROPERTIES OPEN DURING THE WINTER Although most Trust houses close for essential conservation work during the winter months, many gardens and parks remain open. Instead of staying at home this winter, explore some gardens, landscape parks, castles and historic homes. For a list of properties open, send a large S—E (28p) to H. Poole, The National Trust, Marketing Dept., "Winter Opening", 36 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AS. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:18/34 4/9 AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR AT THE ARGOSY All roads lead to The Argosy, near Moy, Co Tyrone, on 26 September when the National Trust holds its annual Autumn Craft Fair. Over 30 craftsmen and women from Northern Ireland will fill the courtyard offering a wide range of interesting gift ideas from hand made jewellery to wooden toys. The Hamiltons Bawn silver Band will entertain visitors with a wide "5 range of popular tunis. The ever popular cake stall will also bj there. Telephone 086 87 84753. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:18/14 5/9 MUSICAL EVENTS AT CHIRK CASTLE The season's autumn events continue at Chirk Castle, Clwyd, with a musical event on Sunday 3 October. North Wales harpist, Dylan Cjrnyw, will be playing a selection of traditional Welsh harp music during his afternoon recitals at Chirk. Thjsj musical interludes add an extra touch to a visit to Chirk, giving the opportunity to listen to a recital in magnificent surroundings. Ring 8691 777701. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear Cmnt9Info ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:24/07 6/: SPECIAL EVENTS THIS AUTUMN There will bj a wood weekend with demonstrations and displays at Tbtton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October. All aspects of wood will bj covered from furniture to tree care. The opening hours are from 1030 to 1700 on both days. Ring 0565 654822. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October $5 also at Tatton Park thjrj will bj a Koi Carp Show please contact D York for further details on 0925 724680. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEJFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:18/48 7/9 GUIDED WALKS IN BERKS AND BUCKS Join "Landscape Explained", a walk with the Trust's archeologist, leaving from Bradenham Manor, near High Wycombj on 10 October at 1430. Also, on 16 October at 1030 join a walk along Finchampstead Ridges, four miles south of Wokingham, leaving from Simons Wood Car park. Tickets for both are £2.50 from PO Box 180, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4XT, by credit card, or cheque made pazbble to National Trust (EnterprisjsR Ltd, with an RAE, stating which walk you want. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:22/03 8/: I EVENTS IN LONDON THIS AUTUMN There will bj readings from Thomas Carlyle's own works on 6 October at 1930 at Carlyle's House, 24 Cheynj Row, Chelsea. Tickets are £5 and include a glass of wine. Send cheque or credit card payable to National Trust (Enterprises) with an S—E to PO Box 180, High Wzcombj, Bucks HP14 4XT. $here is an all-day, free harpsichord concert on 17 October 1130-1730 in the Wenlock Barn at Sutton House, 2-4 Homjrton High Street, Hackney: 081 986 0221. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear Cmnt9Info ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 7 Oct 21:12/11 9/9 PU(TING TO BED DAYS The majority of the Trust's houses $5 and gardens close for the season at the end of October for vital conservation work. Because of the interest in this conservation, the Trust offers "Putting to Bed Days" at several houses when staff demonstrate their conservation skills. For full list of these conservation days send a 24p RAE to H. Poole, Marketing Dept, "Putting to Bed Days", The National Trust, 36 Queen Anne's Gate SW1H 9AS Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion