P737 CEEFAX 737 Mon 27 May 01:11/48 1/5 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The National Trust is an independent registered charity. For its income it depends on its 2.3 million mjmbjrs, visitors, legacies and donations. Last year more than 11 million people hjlpjh to celebrate our Centenary bz visiting our properties where detailed numbers are recorded. Several times this number visited the open spaces. The National Trust protects pjrmanjntly for the nation much of Britain's finest coast, countryside, historic buildings, gardens and parks. Head Office Tel No 0171 222 y251. Source: The National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP737 CEEFAX 737 Mon 27 May 01:19/11 2/5 Two rare species are to bj adopted bz the NT following the publication on 15 May of the Govjrnmjnt's response to the Biodiversity: US Steering Group's report by the Environment Secretary. The rare species are the Netted Carpet Moth, an insect virtually confined to the Lake District National Park, and the Lundz Cabbage, a perennial only to bj found on the island of Lundy. Children from local schools took part in a Living History event at STOWE LANDSCAPE GARDENS, Buckingham, on 22 and 23 May. They encountered characters from Greek mythology. Source: The National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP737 CEEFAX 737 Mon 27 May 01:18/23 3/5 The results of the Arts Workshop held on the FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL estate, Ripon, in February are now on display to visitors in Swanliy Grange on the estate until Sjptembjr. The NT runs a variety of education programmjs for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 based on FOUNTAINS' medieval past, and over the last two years the numbjt of school visits has greatly increased. In East Sussex, BODIAM CASTLE'S amazing symmetry, complex defences and moated splendour provide a great opportunity for schools exploring medieval realms. See also the handling collection. Source: The National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP737 CEEFAX 737 Mon 27 May 01:12/15 4/5 Work started on the new Terrace Walk project at STOURHEAD ESTATE, Warminster with the aim of reinstating part of an 18th-century carriage ride around the park.Completion envisaged for Oct 1996. The NT launched its official presence on the Internet on 23 May with the on- line publication of its annual vise- tors' Handbook. Access is via: http: //www.ukindjx.co.uk/nationaltrust/ The finishing touches will bj put to a 2.5 ton obelisk which is being erected in the grounds of A LA RONDE, the 16- sided houses on the outskirts of Exmouth, on 28 May. Source: The National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP737 CEEFAX 737 Mon 27 May 01:36/16 5/5 PETWORTH PARK, West Sussex. Annual open air concerts. 28 June: West End Show Stoopjrs, 29 June: Petworth Proms Night, 30 June p.m.: Family Fun, jvj: Swinging Sixties Night. (01372 451596.) The annual fete champjtre at CLAREMONT LANDSCAPE GARDEN in Eshjt on 13 July takes on an American theme. Tickets from 01372 451596/459950. Info packs from the Events Office on 01372 453401. STOURHEAD HOUSE, Warminster. 21 June: midsummer night of musical entertain- mint to mark 50 years since Sit Henry Hoare gave Stourhead to the National Trust. Tickets - 01985 843601/843602. Source: The National Trust Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion