Here is the news for the East of England region from the last six months. If you require older stories please contact the regional offices.

New Breathing Place at Horsey
November 2008
A new wildflower meadow and accessible wildlife garden have been created at Horsey in the Norfolk Broads, thanks to the work of the Norfolk National Trust Volunteers Group (NNTVG).

Coggeshall volunteers win Marsh Heritage Award
November 2008
‘Heritage in our Hands’, a project undertaken by the Friends of Coggeshall Grange Barn, has received third prize in the Marsh Heritage Volunteering Awards. The award of £250 will be presented to Brian Smith, Chairman of The Friends of Coggeshall Grange Barn, on 10th December at Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe.

The future for Bourne Mill
November 2008
Members of the local community and other interested parties have given their suggestions about the future for Colchester’s 400 year old Bourne Mill. Now the decision making process begins.

Hoe Fen Wildlife Walk launched at Anglesey Abbey
November 2008
Anglesey Abbey garden’s latest best kept secret has been brought into the limelight as a new pathway to the Hoe Fen Wildlife Discovery Area has been officially opened.

RBS volunteers protect Hatfield Forest
November 2008
A team of 60 volunteers from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) swapped their day jobs for heavy boots and protective gloves to spend two days working at The National Trust’s Hatfield Forest.

Orford Ness: ninety years of remembrance
November 2008
A large part of Orford Ness on the Suffolk Coast was acquired and used by the War Department during World War I and staff would like to hear from anyone who can shed more light about life on the Ness during this time.

Stansted gets green light
October 2008
Our response to the announcement that controversial plans for the expansion of Stanstead airport have been given the go-ahead.

HLF grant for Real Lives at Ickworth
October 2008
The hidden stories of working people are to be brought to life, following the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £999,500 to the Real Lives Project at Ickworth House.

Annual wood fair expected to draw in crowds
October 2008
Ickworth will be hosting their 19th annual Wood Sale and Craft Fair this October and it is expected to be bigger and better than ever before!

Become a fungi-funatic this autumn
October 2008
Become a fungi-fanatic and seek out the good, the bad and the ugly this autumn.

Colour your autumn
October 2008
Enjoy the spectacular changes that autumn has to offer in the delightful landscaped gardens and extensive parklands of the National Trust.

Have an awesome autumn this half term
October 2008
Autumn half-term already! It only seems five minutes since the children went back to school after the summer holidays. Well don’t worry, we have some great ideas of where you can take the kids, to keep them and you entertained this October.

Ghostly encounters at Halloween
October 2008
Historic buildings are always associated with a ghost story or two. It’s not surprising to hear then that tales of spectral sightings and ghostly spirits of former owners, staff and pets abound in the National Trust!

Trust says NO to Stansted expansion
September 2008
The National Trust strongly opposes BAA’s planning application to build a second runway at Stansted and has put its objections in writing to Uttlesford District Council.

Viridor Credits Walk launched
September 2008
A substantial grant from the Viridor Credits Scheme earlier this year has enabled us to purchase the 103 acre Hurdle Hall Farm next to Burwell Fen. Viridor funds are also being used to create a new way marked walk, 'The Viridor Credits Walk' around Hurdle Hall and Burwell Fen.

Celebrate British Food Fortnight
September 2008
Taste local, seasonal food at its finest from 20 September to 5 October 2008.

Flower Festival marks Diamond anniversary
September 2008
Peckover House will be decorated for a special flower festival this September, to celebrate Peckover opening its doors for 60 years.

Wimpole White Parks move to Germany
August 2008
The National Trust’s Wimpole Estate said goodbye to four of its home-bred cattle. White Park bull, Ash Bombardier, with three heifers, Clover, Crocus and Sapphire, are now making their way to Germany.

Potato pioneers at Wimpole
August 2008
School pupils returned to wimpole Home Farm to harvest their potato crop, part of learning about local, seasonal food.

Goldman Sachs volunteers at Anglesey Abbey
August 2008
Almost 500 interns from Goldman Sachs International descended on Anglesey Abbey to complete work on the Hoe Fen Wildlife site.

Public support for Wicken Fen Vision
August 2008
Consulation reveals significant public support for The National Trust's Wicken Fen Vision. The questionnaire also shows that peace and quiet is the most important aspect of the countryside.

Looking for the perfect picnic spot
August 2008
Summer has finally arrived and what better way to enjoy a day out with family and friends, than packing a picnic and heading to an idyllic spot to eat it!

New Fishing Quay at Brancaster Staithe
August 2008
Work is now complete on the new fishing quay at Brancaster Staithe. The quay will boost the economic prospects of the local fishing industry and the wider North Norfolk community.

New Prop House for Peckover
July 2008
Peckover House is set for a new greenhouse to replace the delapidated Prop House. Work starts this Winter on demolition, before the new structure is put in place.

Bourne Mill reborn?
July 2008
Have your say in the future of Colchester's 400 year old Bourne Mill.

Horsey rave organiser prosecuted
July 2008
£1000 fine and the confiscation of equipment should deter people from organising illegal raves at this Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Sutton Hoo through the Ages
July 2008
From the twilight of the Roman Empire to life on the Home Front, Sutton Hoo comes to life in a weekend of living history.

New bridge at Wicken Fen
July 2008
Swaffham Bulbeck Lode Bridge is now open, opening up access for walkers, cyclists and horseriders along the spine route.

Chillis galore at Felbrigg Hall
July 2008
Put the heat back into your summer at Felbrigg Hall's chilli fiesta and summer fete, it's hotting up to be the biggest event at the property this year.

Need for more gardeners to be trained in heritage gardening
July 2008
The Trust's gardening 'Careership' enables the charity to home grow the much needed heritage gardeners of the future, thanks to the help of the National Gardening Scheme.

Family portrait returns to Oxburgh
July 2008
A portrait by renowned 17th century artist Angelica Kauffman is returning to Oxburgh Hall after 57 years.

New shop opens at Hatfield Forest
July 2008
Visitors to Hatfield Forest can take home a souvenir from the new shop, all profits go to conservation of the Forest.

Forty years of Bird Ringing at Wicken Fen
July 2008
A detailed survey of the bird species at Wicken Fen has been undertaken by the Wicken Fen Bird Ringing Group, celebrating 40 years.

BBC One's Antiques Roadshow comes to Oxburgh Hall
July 2008
The ever popular Sunday evening programme will be filming in the grounds of Oxburgh Hall, near Swaffham this July.

Curtain rises on outdoor theatre
July 2008
The open air theatre season gets underway and there are so many performances to choose from.

Anglesey Abbey launches new Visitor Centre
June 2008
Charlie Dimmock launches new £3.5million facility for this Cambridgeshire property.

Dunwich Heath celebrates forty years
June 2008
This June, Dunwich Heath will be celebrating forty years since the National Trust acquired the site

Pedal power
June 2008
Get on your bike and celebrate National Cycle Week

Blickling in their own words
June 2008
Discover life below stairs at Blickling Hall with the voices of those who worked there in its 1930s heyday

Long Shore Drift
June 2008
Red Earth art installation at Dunwich Heath marks effects of climate change

Monks, murder and mystery
May 2008
The dark and dastardly history of Coggeshall Grange Barn and Abbey has been uncovered by a local historian