October 2011 archives

Working with themes

Posted on 27th October 2011 by Tim Prevett

So you've opened a building over Heritage Open Days, people enjoyed your tour, but what next? Have you ever…

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‘Tis already the season at Petworth House

Posted on 20th October 2011 by Zoe Potter

With many National Trust houses preparing to close for winter conservation work, have you ever wondered what else…

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Real people with real issues: Working with disabled volunteers

Posted on 11th October 2011 by Esther Gill

I am currently pre-occupied by the generally enjoyable post-HODs activity of ‘reading the feedback’:…

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In praise of local distinctiveness

Posted on 10th October 2011 by Carol Taylor Bruce

Aren’t we lucky? Every few miles, the English landscape changes. This country must be one of the most…

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