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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

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