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Here you can find news and articles published to this website. Our contributions are in categories from resources for schools to publications and research reports.
19
May

Statutory Consultee Update

Dear Gardens Trust member I’m writing to update you on our continued push against the government’s proposal to remove the Gardens Trust as a statutory consultee, and to ask for some points of help, please. We have had meetings with the Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities and are providing them with evidence around...
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17
May

New at Waddesdon – tour of water gardens

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture during a 45 minute tour, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables Café. Originally built and planted to be at its most beautiful in the spring time, the Water Garden provides visitors with a chance to see and enjoy wonderful contemporary art,...
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02
May

The Parks Trust: Double success for MK’s Campbell Wharf Marina!

Double success for MK’s Campbell Wharf Marina! Campbell Wharf Marina, owned by The Parks Trust, celebrates a significant double achievement of 5 Gold Anchor status and Clean Marina accreditation. The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) Gold Anchor Award scheme has assessed and recognised Campbell Wharf Marina’s exceptional facilities, outstanding customer service, and excellent operational standards. Campbell...
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20
Apr

URGENT: Help us fight for historic gardens and landscapes

URGENT: Help us fight for historic gardens and landscapes The Gardens Trust is now in an urgent situation following the Government’s announcement on 10 March. We know you will join us in being dismayed to learn that under new proposals, we will no longer be a statutory consultee within the English planning system. This means...
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19
Apr

Bluebell Walks in Buckinghamshire in May

Bluebell time in the ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire. Bluebells are a good indicator of ancient woodland and fortunately, we still have a number of those in Buckinghamshire especially in the Chilterns. Many of the sites we mention below have links so you have more information and ideas for walks. Now there is a slight improvement...
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14
Apr

The Gardens Trust: Gardens and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Gardens and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects The proposed Fens Reservoir, in Cambridgeshire. Image: Anglian Water. https://fensreservoir.co.uk/ The Gardens Trust is launching a new volunteer training project examining Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS) – large scale projects in England and Wales that are deemed critical to our national economic sustainability and climate resilience. It will research...
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30
Mar

Chilterns Spring Heritage and Culture Festival

Chilterns Spring Heritage & Culture Festival Our spring Heritage & Culture Festival programme is now available to book. Link: https://chilternsociety.org.uk/heritage-festival/ We have something for everyone – walks, talks and exclusive tours showcasing the rich and diverse heritage and culture which has shaped and continues to shape this ever-changing region. Explore new places or discover a...
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30
Mar

Buckinghamshire Local History Fair 2025- Fire! Fire! Fire! Saturday 4th October 10-4 at The University of Buckingham

Fire! Fire! Bucks on fire! This year is the 300th anniversary of the Great Fire of Buckingham, which destroyed 138 houses and left 507 people homeless in March 1725. It was devastating. But Buckingham was not alone. People and houses in other villages and towns suffered too. Stony Stratford burned in 1738 and 1742, losing...
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30
Mar

Garden Museum News

Garden Museum News 🌿 Please click on link for latest events and news.
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30
Mar

The Gardens Trust – Changes to Statutory Consultee System

10th March 2025: The government has announced its intention to make changes to the statutory consultee system, including a consultation into the impact of removing the statutory consultee role from the Gardens Trust, Sports England and the Theatres Trust. We do not currently know how the consultation will be framed or when it will start,...
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01
Mar

Remembered: Patricia Walton

Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust member, Patricia Walton, died 23 February 2025. Pat, with husband John, was a staunch BGT member and had volunteered at Stowe since the Gardens came to the National Trust, Pat later running the National Trust shop before the restoration of the New Inn. The Stowe House  Preservation Trust also benefited from Pat’s experience...
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01
Mar

New trail: explore the legacy of Campbell Park

New trail: explore the legacy of Campbell Park To celebrate more than 40 years of Campbell Park, The Parks Trust in partnership with Living Archive have created a new trail for visitors to discover more about the city’s central park. Supported by funding from MK City Council and MK Community Foundation, the trail includes special...
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