On Friday 17th September, North Notts Association of National Trust Members enjoyed a trip to Derby and visited the Museum of Making. Situated in an old silk mill and recently funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the industrial history of Derby was well displayed. Major exhibits and information about Rolls Royce and the early railway were fascinating, though work was still in progress to catalogue all the exhibits.
After this the group visited Kedleston Hall, where the main state rooms were open and, along with the beautiful grounds, were amazing as always. Fortune smiled with good weather and refreshments were taken outside.
Association meetings are held at The Crossing, Newcastle Street, Worksop on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome and the fee for the meeting is £6.00.
Due to COVID, tea and coffee will no longer be served at meetings. Seating is spaced to avoid close contact and members may choose to wear masks at their own discretion.
The funds raised by the membership fees and any profits from outings go towards helping National Trust projects in the area; from the last year’s funds the Association was able to donate a fantastic total of £2,500. This was distributed as £400 to Southwell Workhouse for benches in the grounds, £600 to Mr Straw’s House for work to the glasshouses, £1,000 to Clumber Park for border hoops to separate the paths from the gardens and £500 to plant young oak trees.
Future meetings
17th November: Chris Weir – Secret Mysteries and Curiosities of Nottinghamshire
8th December: Michael Whysall – The Victorian Music Hall
19th January: Dr David Ellerby – My Life in Music
For information about the Association please visit www.nthnottsntassoc.org or email nthnottsntassoc@gmail.com.
