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November

Meet the meat producer
The award winning Heritage Meats, based at the National Trust owned Yew Tree Farm in Cumbria, is taking the bold step of throwing open its gates, with everyone welcome to come and see first-hand the farm’s production methods.

Outdoor peeing could activate a composting revolution
Gardeners at one National Trust property are urging the country to join them in peeing outdoors to help UK gardens grow greener.

National Trust seeks contractors for new Giant's Causeway centre
The National Trust has this week started the process of appointing contractors to build the new visitors’ centre at the Giant’s Causeway.

AGM 09 - Recession sparks thirst for ‘authentic’ life experiences

The National Trust is experiencing a boom in its operations despite the recession as people in ever greater numbers seek unique and memorable experiences, Fiona Reynolds told the Trust’s AGM in Swindon today (Saturday 7 November 2009).

Learn to make the most of the Autumn Fall
National Trust experts are working in partnership with Yorkshire Bank to show gardeners how to tap into a fantastic free source of nutrients for their gardens this autumn.

Communities turn historic villages green
Residents living in two historic villages owned by the National Trust will be attempting to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lower energy bills as part of a community-led programme.

Walking in a winter wonderland
New winter garden now open at the National Trust’s Dunham Massey estate in Cheshire.

October 2009

Chesney's and the National Trust
Over the past 25 years Chesney’s has become widely recognised as the country’s leading supplier of quality fireplaces. In association with the National Trust, Chesney’s has now applied the same values to the development of a unique range of multi-fuel stoves.

National Trust Fine Farm Produce Awards
Twenty-four food producers from across England and Wales are celebrating this week having picked up a prestigious Fine Farm Produce Award.

National Trust experts share their gardening secrets
National Trust garden experts are working in partnership with Yorkshire Bank to bring you a series of Greener Garden short films.

Simply Ask Campaign
The National Trust is backing the new ‘Simply Ask’ campaign, run by the RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme.

‘Grow it yourselfers’ reap a million pumpkins for Halloween
A million home-grown gargoyles, gremlins and ghosts will light up windowsills this month as thousands of families carve out jack-o-lanterns after being inspired to grow their own pumpkins.

NT launches own range of branded food and drinks
Representing the best of British fare at affordable prices.

New front opened in battle to save red squirrels
Pioneering new research which could ensure the long term survival of red squirrels in the UK is set to start today.