GT voices concern over National Trust ‘reset’
Those interested in our historic landscapes will have been reading with grave concern the recent comment and analysis in the media following the leak of a draft National Trust paper, ‘Towards a 10-year Vision for Places and Experiences’. The exposure of this apparent new direction for the National Trust has rung alarm bells through the […]
GT responds to England Tree Strategy consultation
The Gardens Trust has highlighted in its response to the England Tree Strategy consultation that only limited reference is made to ‘historic landscape features’. Specific reference to historic parks and gardens is required to ensure that new tree planting respects the design character of these irreplaceable designed landscapes. As the statutory consultee for over 1700 […]
Report on the 2020 AGM of the Gardens Trust
The Garden Trust’s sixth AGM was held on 5th September 2020 by Zoom. Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings, the AGM was held as a closed meeting for Board members only. Members were encouraged to participate in the meeting by sending in their proxy votes. A total of 76 Proxy Forms were […]
Jane Patton awarded Volunteer of the Year
Our congratulations go to Jane Patton, of the Hereford and Worcester Gardens Trust who has won the 2020 Gilly Drummond Volunteer of the Year Award. The Award provides an annual opportunity for County Garden Trusts (CGTs) to nominate highly-valued and active members in recognition of all they have achieved in the diverse fields of garden […]
New Chairman for Gardens Trust after five successful years
The Gardens Trust celebrates five successful years as its first Chairman, Dr James Bartos, hands over the reins to Peter Hughes QC. Dr James Bartos (below) stepped down on 5 September 2020 at the AGM of The Gardens Trust. He has led the charity from its formation five years ago and helped to establish it […]
Historic Houses and Gardens Fight Back
The talk at historic houses and gardens earlier in the year was all about events that had been cancelled and not being able to open to visitors despite the beautiful spring weather. So it has been encouraging to catch up with them again now and hear how they have fared since reopening at the end of May. Visit […]