1st December 2025 It was very wet and miserable outside but warm and welcoming inside as we enjoyed tea and scones at our pre-Christmas social event. Jam first or cream first, Devon or Cornwall? Well no-one seemed to worry as we tucked in amid chatter, laughter and background music. Cleverly folded linen napkins shaped liked Christmas trees decorated the tables but, despite careful deconstruction, recreating what seemed to be a simple creation proved to be more tricky than expected....

Good news, Avebury is now open and to celebrate it is beautifully decorated for Christmas.  The decorations this year are based on the numerous Christmas trees and the village scenes, the white lights giving a sense of rebirth for the house. It’s been nearly 2 years since the house was flooded by the surrounding water and it has caused much damage so it was good to see it open again, and also  to see some of the problems that the Trust have been dealing with. It is noted that there was...

We are pleased that donations to National Trust projects and sites this year are being made to: Avebury Manor, Wiltshire, Lodge Park, Gloucestershire and Ashdown House, Oxfordshire Grateful responses have been received: Avebury Manor We received your letter yesterday; thank you so much for your kind words and the donation for our restoration project. It is so generous of the Upper Thames and Ridgeway NT Association to think of us and send their support. I will reach out again and share what...