Members’ Forum
This is a “Latest News” page, where members will be able to list details of talks, garden openings, events and similar activities that they feel would be of interest to others. If any member would like to add such details, please contact Mary ter Braak on info@somersetgardenstrust.org.uk
Please find below details of postings received so far:
Friday 23 July 2010 – A Garden Day at Yarlington House, near Wincanton – for further information and to apply for tickets, click on the following link - Garden Day invitation
6 – 8 August 2010, Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
“Jacobites and Tories, Whigs and True Whigs: Political Gardening in Britain c. 1700 – c. 1760″
The Wentworth Castle Heritage Trust (www.wentworthcastle.org) has restored the architectural and landscape fabric of the 500 acre estate that was created by the Tory/Jacobite Earl of Strafford, assisted by the Jacobite architect James Gibbs.
Within the mansion’s Georgian splendour you will be fed and watered and enjoy the 11 speakers discussing the ways that country estate symbolism distinguished the warring factions of British politics. Through site tours you will also explore the Jacobite features of the mansion, gardens and park.
For further information, including residential and non-residential options, contact Dr Patrick Eyres – patrickjeyres@googlemail.com tel: 0113 230 4608.
17 – 20 August 2010: Tree Identification Course to be held at Nettlecombe Court in August. The tutor, Letta Jones, teaches on the Garden History course at Birkbeck College, London and also at Capel Manor.
Fees: Resident £240, non-resident £180
Location: Nettlecombe Court, Williton, which is a Field Studies Council centre (however, this is not an FSC course and will not be found on Nettlecombe’s website.)
Application should be made direct to:
The Administrator,
Field Studies Council at Nettlecombe Court
Williton,
Taunton, Somerset
TA4 4HT
Tel 01984 640320
email enquiries.nc@field-studies-council.org