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10.30am - 4.30pm at Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret St, B3 3BS

Sharing the Adventure!  with The Gardens Trust

A Free event but places are limited so book by 8th November via:   sharinglandscapes@thegardenstrust.org


The Gardens Trust has been working on a Lottery-funded project to learn how to share the passion for historic parks and gardens with new people and gather more supporters for this vulnerable heritage.

They have tested five pilot activities that can be readily repeated by others - they have faced the learning curve so you don't have to!
Join them to hear first-hand accounts of the pilots from the volunteers who ran them, and pick their brains to see how they worked.

The day is intended to showcase a project that TGT is very proud of, but also help inspire and guide anyone who may also be thinking about trying to reach new people.

Programme

10.30am: Tea and coffee
 
11.00am: Overview  (Linden Groves, the Gardens Trust)

11.15pm: A 3-generation Family Excursion to Wicksteed Park, Northamptonshire 
(Elaine Johnson and Carol Fitzgerald, Northamptonshire Gardens Trust) 

11.45am: An Open Day for All at Catton Park, Norfolk
(Sally Bate, Norfolk Gardens Trust)
 
12.15pm : A Garden History Social Event at Blaise Castle, Bristol
(Ros Delany, Avon Gardens Trust)
 
12.30pm: The Garden History Lucky Dip ? the 21st century lecture alternative!
(Audrey Gerber, Avon Gardens Trust)
 
12.45pm: Discussion
 
1.00pm: Lunch
(with an opportunity to play the Garden History Lucky Dip, view a display of audience development materials, and have a go at some of the piloted activities)
 
1.45pm : An Introductory Conservation Workshop at Kenwood and Russell Square, London
(Barbara Deason, London Parks and Gardens Trust)
 
2.15pm : Research and Recording for new volunteers at Warley Woods, the Black Country
(introducing Warley Woods’ newest volunteers!)
 
2.45pm: Discussion
 
3.00pm: Tea and coffee
 
3.30pm: A Research and Recording primary school project
(Suzanne Carter, freelance engagement consultant)
 
4.00pm: Discussion
 
4.15pm: Broadening our Horizons: a look to the future
(Linden Groves, the Gardens Trust)
 
4.30pm: Close