P738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:22/28 1/9 HISTORIC TREE-PLANTING D—Y The National Trust's Montacute Park, near Yeovil in Somjrsjt, is having an historic tree-planting day on Wjdnjsday 27 October 1993. By planting a new avjnuj of limes now, the Trust ensures that when the existing avenue reaches the und of its life, this magnificent feature is not lost. Guests will bj welcomed at 0930 in the restaurant at Montacute House and the planting will begin at 1000. Telephone Ellie Carew on 0985 847777 for more information. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:13/24 2/9 PLANT SALE AT ROWALLANE, N IRELAND Thjrj will bj lots of bargains on sale from the famous Rowallanj Garden, near Saintsfield, on 30-31 October from 14p0-1600. The courtyard will bj full of the usual wide range of herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs, with local specialist nurseries selling culinary herbs and small shrubs. The Ulster Garden Scheme's stall will feature a wide range of plants and shrubs, and all proceeds are destined for maintenance of the Garden. Telephone p238 510721. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:11/54 3/9 FREE BIRTHDAY ADMISSION TO COTTAGE The National Trust is giving locals of Nether Stowey and Over Stowey in Somjrsjt free admission on Thursday 21 October, Coleridge's biuthda=. This is the third consecutive year that the custodian of Coleridge Cottage has held an opun day to celebrate the birth of the poet, Samuel Coleridge Taylor. A poetry and painting compethtion for local school children and a performance of a play based on the life of Coleridge, form part of the celebrations. Telephone 0278 732662 Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear Cmnt9Info ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:11/43 4/9 CONSERVATION AT BENINGBROUGH Beningbrough Hall, near York, iu now closed for the winter months, but work is going on behind the closed doors and shuttered windows. Delicate oriental porcelain has been carefully wrapped and packed away, and a detailed photographic architectural survey undertaken to establish a comprehensive record. Some of the more vulnerable pictures are being taken down and packed away in readiness for the installation of the upgraded fire detection system. Ring 0904 478666. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:12/18 5/9 II CONSERVING THE HOUSE FOR WINTER A special conserving the house for winter day will bj held at Dyrham Park, near Bath in Avon on Saturday 6 November from 11p0-1500. Take the opportunity to meet some of the National Trust's specialist conservators and to see what happens when an historic house is "put to bed" for the winter. The Trust follows a gentle approach to conservation based on careful research into the time-honoured skills of traditional housekeeping methods. Telephone 82720372501. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:14/11 6/9 APPLE DAY A$ MONTBCUTE HOUSE On October 23 and 24 the National Trust will celebrate national Apple Day at Montacute House restaurant near Yeovil in Somerset. Continuing Somerset's great apple tradition, visitors will bj able to enjoy a selection of apple-based dishes to include cider soup and and a choice of apple drinks. $5 On Sunday visitors can learn about apple growing in Somerset from Robin Small of Charlton Orchards and see their display of apple varieties. Telephone 0985 847777. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:14/37 7/9 NEW CONSERVATION BASE AT MARSDEN On Friday 22 October at 1200 Lord Healey of Riddlesden, President of the Yorkshire Moors and Dales Appeal, will open the new base. The new warden workshop and base will intensify conservation work, involving revjgetation, on the National Trust 5,700 acre moorland estate at Marsden Moor. Both British Gas and the Yorkshire Moors and Dales Appeal have contributed funds to the restoration of Marsdjn. Details from the warden on 0484 847106. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CEEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:29/51 8/9 AUTUMN CRAFTS AT FLORENCE COURT From 12p0-1800 on 24 October this beautiful Trust house and estate in County Fjrmanagh, Northern Ireland, will bj a hive of activity. In the courtyard craftsmen and women from Fjrmanagh and further afield will exhibit pottery, wood turning and embroidery, supported bz musicians from the local band. On the front lawn there will bj a bouncy castle, a puppet show, and clowns and stilt walkers to add to the fun. For further information contact Diane Forbes: 0238 510721. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP738 CJEFAX 738 Thu 28 Oct 21:07/54 9/9 RUPERT BEAR VISITS CHITS CASTLE Chirk Castle, Wales, plays host to a very special guest on Saturday and Sunday 23 and 24 October: Rupert the Bear in person. Rupert the Bear will welcome adults and children alike, inviting them to join him in a treasure hunt. Hj will bj judging the fancy dress competition at 1500 on both days. Rupert has joined the Young National and has his own column in the Young National Trust magazine. More information from the Public Affairs Department on 0492 860123. Source: National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion