News and events Summer 2019 Issue 103 People’s Landscapes in the South West This summer, two new artworks will reflect and respond to the stories of people in two unique places in the South West: the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ tree and the Tin Coast. Tolpuddle Martrys’ Tree Bob and Roberta Smith and memorial green ©National Trust Images/Andrew Butler Images/Andrew Trust ©National ©National Trust/Clive Whitbourn Trust/Clive ©National The Tolpuddle Martyrs met under the history of the tree and the Martyrs, version of the tree on a placard, and Paint Freedom is part of a series of ‘Paint Freedom’ tree to discuss their poor wages and and the themes of justice, freedom to use these to create a ‘forest of trees’. activities, including walks and family living conditions, and in 1834 were and rights, through a piece of work The placards will also feature portraits events, taking place in the area in Dorset arrested and subsequently convicted titled Paint Freedom. of people who we think might have a throughout the summer. Find out for swearing a secret oath as part of similar fate to the Tolpuddle Martyrs.’ more at nationaltrust.org.uk/tolpuddle The National Trust cares for the the formation of a union. Of the artwork Bob says ‘Trees are 320-year-old sycamore tree in amazing things, they are symbols of You can read more about Bob’s the village of Tolpuddle, which is We’ve commissioned the British life and this tree has been around for participatory work, and others in the recognised as the symbolic birthplace contemporary artist Bob and Roberta many years in Tolpuddle. So my idea national programme, in your Magazine. of the Trades Union movement. Smith, who will be reflecting on the was to invite people to paint their Botallack on The work will pose the question the Tin Coast ‘Gorthwedh: ‘why is this place special to you?’ and will include the creation of contrasts temporary structures on the landscape that will tell the stories of the as they start to take shape. Of the commission Callum says: Tin Coast’ ‘The themes, challenges and Set within the Cornish Mining potential of the project are all World Heritage Site, the Tin very appealing to me and I’m Coast ‘Gorthwedh’ (meaning confident that together we ‘contrast’ in the Cornish can create something that is language, and pronounced innovative and engaging, as well gorse-weth) is a project that as being representative of the will be reflecting on the area’s local community.’ ©National Trust Images/John Miller Images/John Trust ©National industrial past, its social changes and its meaning to Gorthwedh is part of a series of residents and visitors today. events happening on the Tin Coast in summer and beyond. Callum Mitchell, a Cornish-born For more information and ©Micheal Eddy ©Micheal artist, will be working with the updates to this project, head to National Trust team on the Tin nationaltrust.org.uk/tin-coast Coast, Falmouth University BA Callum Mitchell (Hons) Architecture students and other local artists. Wood, fashion and 100 years of the Foresty Commission ‘Tree of Life’ is the new fashion exhibition upstairs in Killerton House, Devon, celebrating Killerton’s link to the founding of the Forestry Commission in 1919. MP Francis Acland, whose family owned The story of Francis Acland’s role in the the Killerton estate, was instrumental Forestry Commission continues on the in the creation of the Forestry ground floor of Killerton House with Commission a hundred years ago. another new exhibition: ‘Seeing the wood and the trees.’ This exhibition The exhibition – revealing fabulous looks at what happened in 1919 when pieces from the National Trust’s the Forestry Commission was founded largest fashion collection – and how the National Trust team at demonstrates how materials Killerton today is working to look after processed from various species of woodlands and trees on the estate for trees can be used to make fibre, cloth, the future. Charlotte Eddington, ©National Trust/Steve Haywood Trust/Steve ©National dyes, paper, footwear and headgear. For more information visit: Assistant to the It includes examples of clothing nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton Costume Curator made from these materials, as well at Killerton, putting as decorative pieces patterned with the final touches motifs inspired by seasonal trees, to a piece from the leaves, blossom and fruit. ‘Resonance’ collection by eco-fashion designer José Hendo. Ancient grain for new flour at Dunster Mill © National Trust Images/Tamsin Holmes Images/Tamsin Trust © National ©National Trust Images/Sarah Allen Images/Sarah Trust ©National Early morning light at Stourhead They’re grinding spelt at Dunster It’s a rare example of a working Watermill in Somerset. Following 18th-century mill with double Floralia: a celebration requests from visitors for spelt overshot waterwheels, meaning it flour Stephen Hayes, who is the operates with two separate wheels Mill Operations Manager, decided allowing the mill to run one or two to start working with the ancient millstones. grain which is popular due to its at Stourhead distinctive nutty flavour. You’ll be able to see the mill in action on the first Wednesday The mill at Dunster Castle of every month, and certain In ancient Rome, Floralia was a celebration in honour of As the rhododendrons and azaleas come into bloom there’s already produces 10 tonnes of other dates throughout the year. Flora the goddess of flowers. At Stourhead this May and also a chance to learn more about the floral stars of the wholewheat flour each year, on The Watermill Tea-room serves June look out for floral arrangements and Roman symbols collection. Stourhead’s gardeners will be leading free tours a site with a tradition of milling bread made with this very locally of fertility throughout the garden, including at the Temple at 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday in May and June. Spaces dating back at least to the produced flour, and you can buy of Flora, above left, which was the first of three temples to are limited and can be booked on arrival. Domesday Book of 1086. bags of spelt and wholewheat be built here in 1745. flour from the shop. The Floralia programme will run from 1 May to 30 June. Find out more at nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead nationaltrust.org.uk/southwest Events for summer 2019 Dorset / Gloucestershire / Somerset / Wiltshire What’s on In the garden at Montacute Find ©National Trust Images/James Dobson Images/James Trust ©National out more The selection of events here is a small part of what’s on offer. You Brownsea Island can visit the events ©National Trust Images/Chris Lacey Images/Chris Trust ©National Events near page of the website at nationaltrust.org.uk/ whats-on and use the you for search function to find out everything that’s summer 2019 going on near you, or at your favourite place. Facilities and access How to book Key to information can be ©National Trust Images/Chris Lacey Images/Chris Trust ©National found on each place’s We have indicated where there is an event charge and where symbols booking is necessary. Please note that normal admission homepage on the charges apply unless you are a member. All children must be website, as can contact accompanied by an adult. And please check beforehand as to Father’s Day details if you require whether or not dogs are welcome. We do take every effort to further information. ensure that all event details are correct at the time of going to press. The National Trust reserves the right to cancel or change Outdoor theatre events if necessary. Tickets are non-refundable. BATH AND NORTH Bat walk Sunset deer park walks ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Fri 13 Sep, 7-9.30pm Various Tue & Thu in Jun & Jul (see Fri 2 & Sat 3 Aug, 6.30-8.45pm BRISTOL EAST SOMERSET Join the Bath Skyline rangers and a web for details), 7.30-9.30pm Bring a chair and a picnic and spend local bat expert to explore and hear Enjoy a leisurely guided walk around a summer’s evening watching The the secret world of one of Britain’s the park as the ‘golden hour’ sets in; Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s enchanting, Leigh Woods Bath Skyline rarest groups of mammals. Starting perfect for photographers. fast-paced production of one of Near Bristol Bath BA2 5AH and finishing at Bushey Norwood. Booking essential 0344 249 1895 Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. 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Booking essential 0344 249 1895 play and nature activities, there’s so Anthony Nanson and hear folk tales of Park at North Road entrance (BS8 £4 much for you and your toddler to do Gloucestershire and beyond, told at Garden tours 3PL), follow arrows to the event.