The National Trust Portsmouth and District Centre

Founded in 1982

A voluntary association of National Trust members and volunteers

Who we are

The Portsmouth and District Centre was founded in 1982 and currently has over 200 members in the area.  Our objectives 
are to promote the National Trust locally and nationally, raise funds in its support, and arrange a programme of events and
activities to enrich members’ understanding of its work.  Among the National Trust properties we support are Uppark, 
Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont.  The Portsmouth and District Centre is independent of the National Trust and governed by 
a constitution common to all the charity's Centres and Associations. Our affairs are conducted by a committee of unpaid officers 
and members who are elected at our annual general meeting held in March each year.

What we do

Throughout the year, August excepted, members meet on the second Thursday each month at 7.30pm, in the Cathedral Discovery 
Centre, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth where there is free on-site off-road parking after 1800Hrs.  Meetings include talks on a 
range of heritage and other subjects and allow members to socialise with like-minded people.  In summer we arrange day visits and 
short-break holidays to places of interest.  Social and fundraising events throughout the year include walks and coffee 
mornings.  Various of our members also provide volunteer support for the National Trust, for example working as stewards 
at properties or helping with events.

How to join us

The Portsmouth and District Centre welcomes new members. We are also interested in recruiting people who would like to help 
with the organisation of our programme on either a regular or an ad hoc basis. To join the Centre you must first be a member of the 
National Trust or an affiliated National Trust, such as the National Trust for Scotland, or be a National Trust volunteer. The annual 
membership subscription is currently £3 per person. Members receive two newsletters a year and receive details of our programme
of events, such as talks, day visits and holidays, some of which are at an additional cost.  To find out more 
please contact the Membership Secretary whose details are given below. We look forward to meeting you.
The Portsmouth and District Membership Secretary is Jackie Wolfe, who can be contacted on telephone no. 02392 789215

Portsmouth and District Centre 2012 events calendar

(Full details in the Centre's Newsletter)


	

		
Jan  7

		Walk: Charlton
	
	

		
Jan 12

		Talk: Whales and Dolphins
	
	

		
Feb  9

		Talk: Queen Victoria's Navy
	
	

		
Mar  3

		Walk: Stoughton
	
	
Mar 8  

		AGM, Talk: The Queen & her subjects  
	
Mar 23

		Spring Lunch, Brookfield Hotel
	

		
Apr 12

		Talk: The regeneration of Hindhead
	
	

		
Apr 29

		Holiday, Cheltenham - May 4th
	
	

		
May 5

		Walk: Wickham, Station Close car park
	
	

		
May 9

		Outing, Athelhampton House
	
	

		
May 10

		Talk: Memoirs of a Medical Officer
	
	

		
Jun 13

		Outing, Ightham Mote
	
	

		
Jun 14

		Talk: Kidnapped
	
	

		
Jul 7

		Walk: Greywell, Fox and Goose
	
	

		
Jul 10

		Outing, Breamore House
	
	

		
Jul 12

		Talk: To be announced
	
	

		
Sept 1

		Walk: Chalton: Red Lion
	
	

		
Sept 11

		Outing, Hughenden Manor
	
	

		
Sept 13


		Talk: To be announced

For further information please phone 02392 789 215
 
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