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ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08: THE YEAR IN SUMMARY

Interactive timeline of key activity 2007/08 financial summary

March 2007

Launch of Exposed! Climate change in our backyard exhibition.

April 2007

Reopening of Cragside in Northumberland after re-servicing and renovation

Opening of Agatha Christie's Greenway house in Devon to the public

May 2007

Mass cotton‐grass planting by staff, volunteers and the public on High Peak Estate in Derbyshire

Picnic protest at Hatfield Forest in Essex, against Stansted airport expansion

June 2007

Staff tackle flooding damage at many properties, including Calke Abbey (Derbyshire), The Vyne (Hampshire), Coughton Court (Warwickshire) and Blickling Hall (Norfolk)

Opening of Scotney House in Kent to the public

July 2007

Recruitment of 3.5 millionth member

Celebrations at Houses of Parliament to mark the Centenary of 1907 National Trust Act and the launch of the National Trust's new Strategy to 2010 and beyond

Dinefwr Estate in Carmarthenshire receives National Nature Reserve status

The National Trust Northern Ireland Bill receives Royal assent - the last piece of the legal jigsaw completing the introduction of the Trust's new governance arrangements

August 2007

Announcement of acquisition of Godolphin House and Garden in Cornwall

September 2007

Heritage Open Day at properties across the country

The 40th Anniversary of National Trust Working Holidays is celebrated with a Megabash event in the Surrey Hills

Reopening of the restored Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

October 2007

Publication of Why History Matters

IVCA Clarion Award for Exposed Climate Change exhibition

November 2007

The National Trust's AGM opens up a national debate on green places

The Trust's Fine Farm Food Awards 2007 ceremony

December 2007

Quercus - fundraising initiative launched at Windsor Castle, hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales

January 2008

Shifting Shores Northern Ireland report launched at Stormont Castle

February 2008

First meeting of the new Trust Learning Panel at Stourhead in Wiltshire

Heelis wins its 15th architectural award

29 February: Great Green Leap Day involves all staff in action for greener living