P738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/45 1/9 I CJNTJNARZ HISTORIC EXHIBITION The protection of thousands of original National Trust documents relating to its properties is a specialised skill. Thjsj collections are always lodged with the local county record offices who take care of cataloguing and conservation as well as allowing public access. To celebrate the Trust's centenary in 1995, the Wessex region is joining with a number of county record offices to mount up to 25 exhibitions. Telephone 0985 847777. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:17/21 2/9 RESTO"ATJON PROGRBMME IN BUCKS On Friday 15 October at 12 noon, photographers are invited to join the National Trust at Finchampstead Ridges, where the earth will move. Major work on the lowland heath restoration programmj will bj starting to remove surface soil and scrub which have prevented the regeneration of heathjrs. The NT area warden will answer questions on the ten-year programmj to recreate areas of rare Lowland Heath wildlife at the Ridges and Simon's Wood. Telephone 0494 528051 $upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:27/52 3/9 EXURB DIARY DATES FOR THE RIDGES A guided Fungal Foray leaver from $5 Simons Wood car park at 1030 on Saturday 16 October. Tickets are £2.50 from the walk leader. On Tuesday 26 October from 1000-1200 local gardjnjrs will have the chance to dig on Finchampstead Ridges for rich leaf-litter - an organic substitute for peat. Removal of leaf-litter allows the germination of hjathjr seeds. Gardjnjrs should bring their own containers, spades and wear strong shoes. Contact V Walker 0494 528051 Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:10/12 4/9 HELP WANTED FOR VITAL CONSERVATION On Wjdnjsday 20 October at 1930 the National Trust invites Somerset-dwellers to find out how they can help with vital work. -hj venue is Thurloxton Village Hall (off the A38, between Taunton and North Pethjrton), where it is hoped volunteers will offer their time and efforts. Light refreshments will bj provided for those willing to help wardens on Exmoor, the Quantocks and the Somerset Levels. Telephone 0985 847777 Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:18/21 5/9 GOLD BUSINESS AWARDS IN NORTH WALES The Gold Business awards will bj presented by the Chairman of the Wbles Tourist Board on 21 October at 143p at Penrhyn Castle, Bangor. Representatives of the main Trust properties in North Wales and 90 staff and volunteers from Penrhyn Castle qualify, having completed a programmj of training. Over 2p0 staff and volunteers in the region have been involved in the Welcome Host Visitor Care Training Scheme, which the Trust plans to develop. Phone 0492 860123 Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:13/44 6/9 I CORFE CASTLE STEPS BACK IN TIME On October 23-24, visitors to Corfe Castle, Dorset, will bj step back 300 years to the English Civil Wars The Sealed Knot Co. will re-enact activities of a 17th century camp, which was held by the Royalist Lady Bankjs and twice besieged. It will take place between 1100 and 1600 at Corfe Castle - one of the most impressive ruins in England. For further information telephone William Wake on 0929 481294. Source: National Trust Read Hear 710 Community 720 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJJFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:16/14 7/9 -HE SPANISH ARMADA COMMEMORATED The N( is holding its fifth annual $5 Girona Walk in Northern Ireland on Sunday 24 October to mark the sinking of the Girona in 1688. Trust staff will show visitors the site of the wreck at Pacada Point, the Giant's Causeway, and explain how the Girona's treasure was rescued bz divers in the 1960s. For a chance to see raven, eider and the rare chough visitors should meet at the Causeway Centre at 1100 finishing at lunch-time. Telephone Diane Forbes on 0238 510721. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/44 8/9 OPEN DAY AT FELBRJGG, EAST ANGLIA The National Trust is holding its annual Landscape and Woodland Open Day at Felbrigg, near Cromjr, on Wed 27 Oct between 1100 and 1600. Admission is free to the park, woodland trail and the conservation marquee. The programmj includes various craft demonstrations and tree planting. Children will be entertained by pond dipping and a puppet theatre, and visitors will bj invited to enter a landscape painting competition. Telephone 0263 733471 Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/01 9/9 I EDUCATION PROJECT IN EAST SUSSEX From September, school parties visiting the Trust's Frog Fiule Farm will bj able to make use of a new countryside study base. The Trust has received grants from the Countryside Commission and a donation from the Brighton and South Downs Centre of National Trust members to provide equipment. For information about educational opportunities and resouirce pack send 50p+50p Xp&p) to National $rust, Scotnjy Castle, Lambjrhurst, Tunbridgj Wells, Kent TN3 8JN. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion