NEWS

All the latest news and notices from across English Heritage.

Volunteers' Week

Volunteers’ Week takes place each year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers. During the week, we shared a video from Kate Mavor expressing her thanks for all you have done and continue to do for the charity. There were numerous live talks, including one on the impact of volunteering held by the volunteering and participation team, as well as shared pictures of our volunteers on Facebook and Twitter.

There were also messages of thanks and appreciation such as these kind words from Anna Eavis, curatorial director: ‘I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the continued care, dedication and time you give to English Heritage. I would particularly like to thank our research volunteers who help us to uncover more about the history of our sites, and our collections volunteers who do so much to contribute to the care and management of our historic artefacts. Thank you.’

Sites also celebrated in innovative, engaging and fun ways including virtual cocktails via Zoom at Wrest Park, pictured above.

SHARE YOUR NEWS We’d love to hear from you by email at volunteerfocus@english-heritage.org.uk

The team at Ranger's House showing their support

Celebrating Pride month

Thank you to everyone for supporting, getting involved in and celebrating Pride month this year. It was fantastic to see so many of you wearing your Pride lanyards at sites.

If you would like to fi nd out more about Pride at English Heritage, visit the LGBT+ History hub on our website to fi nd LGBT+ stories from our sites, an explanation of the terminology we use and insights into how we research LGBT+ histories.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history

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BRINGING LEARNING AND INFORMATION TO LIFE

Welcome to Fuse

This autumn, we will be inviting all volunteers to join Fuse. Fuse is an online learning and communications platform where you will be able to access essential training and information more easily. Look out for more information in the newsletter, from your manager and in emails.

Not online? You will still be able to access essential training and communications. If you have any questions about this, please do chat to your volunteer manager.

Conservation on the Road

In June, Conservation on the Road came to Marble Hill. The programme saw a specially equipped van travelling the country to host engaging workshops for all ages, aimed at explaining the various ways in which English Heritage looks after historic sites and artefacts. The nationwide programme ran from May to October and was sponsored by Sir Robert McAlpine. It was created by interpretation manager James Scott and the Conservation in Action team, run by freelance facilitators and supported by volunteers. The workshops covered various topics, including a hands-on introduction to masonry conservation using soapstone, and a session on pests that damage our collections. Marble Hill hosted the van for fi ve days before it made its way to Dover Castle to inspire more people to learn about the expertise, scientifi c research and craft skills that go into preserving our heritage.

to your volunteer manager.

Marble Hill hosted the van for fi ve days before it made its way to Dover Castle

REMOTE TRAINING FOR FRAMLINGHAM VOLUNTEERS

At Framlingham Castle seven volunteers have received membership training via Zoom. These sessions were light hearted and fun, but they were also all about unleashing the great potential volunteers have to talk to our visitors about membership and the benefi ts of joining English Heritage.

The charity is already seeing the benefi ts – the passion and enthusiasm of our volunteers has seen us welcoming many more Members to join up and support the work we do.

As an added bonus, our volunteers at Framlingham have also helped us improve our visitor experience, which will encourage more people to join.

It’s hard to express just how wonderful it’s been to have the volunteers at the castle, and we can’t thank them enough. Get 10% OFF your stay at an English Heritage holiday cottage. Use discount code EHTVOL10 when you book online or call 0370 333 1187.

Volunteer Pass

DON’T FORGET

Your volunteer pass allows FREE ENTRY for you plus one adult to all English Heritage managed properties. To book your visit online quote code EHT2021.