Event - Visit Mr Straw’s house after dark (Worksop)

Mr STRAW’S House in Worksop is offering a rare opportunity for a night-time visit this weekend.


The National Trust property is taking part in the nationwide Museums at Night initiative, which sees hundreds of museums, galleries, libraries, and heritage sites open their doors for special evening events over the weekend of 18th to 20th May.

As well as seeing this unique property after hours, visitors will be able to view objects that are not usually on display.

Booking is essential for the event at 7pm on Friday 18th May.

“This is a rare opportunity for visitors to see a National Trust place in a different light,” said director for the Midlands Beccy Speight.

“We’re really working to increase the opportunities people have to come to these special places in the Midlands – whether that’s opening more in the winter or offering longer opening hours.”

“Even our most frequent visitors will experience a new side to their favourite place at this special event.”

For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands

From: http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/visit-mr-straw-s-house-after-dark-1-4549241

Event - National Trust's leaders in talks (Nottingham)

THE National Trust has announced it will hold its annual general meeting in Nottingham.

There will be talks by chairman Sir Simon Jenkins and deputy chairman Sir Laurie Magnus. The event will also feature displays and a conker competition.

Visitors can also plant an acorn outside the venue, the Royal Concert Hall, which will be grown and then planted in the Peak District.

National Trust attractions in the county include Clumber Park, traditional grocer's home Mr Straw's House in Worksop and the Workhouse in Southwell.

Beccy Speight, Midlands regional director, said: "This is a great opportunity to raise the profile of what an amazing region the Midlands is, and how special Nottinghamshire is.

"Over 79,000 of our members are from this county and this is a chance to say thank you for their support."

The AGM takes place on Saturday, October 29.

It is open to members of the trust, who can register to attend by e-mailing agm@nationaltrust.org.uk or via their voting papers in the autumn edition of the trust's magazine.

 

From: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/National-Trust-s-leaders-talks/story-13620621-detail/story.html