Friends of Ashridge http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress Supporters of a great green space Thu, 03 May 2012 10:35:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bluebells poem http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2012/04/bluebells-poem/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2012/04/bluebells-poem/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:58:05 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=1181 Continue reading →]]>

 

Brian E. Wakeman

And there we saw a sea of ethereal blue
Receding mistily from our roadside view.
Beneath the canopy’s sunlit green
A carpet of bluebells could be seen
Of a cobalt tint with a violet haze
With tracks and paths and deer bye-ways.
Here and there the morning light
Illuminated a variant bluebell white.
Fallen trees moulded by decay
Reminded of a sculptor at play.
A radiance filled the woodland scene
Exhibiting a study of shades of green.
The perfume moved the dullest heart
Signature of the Creator’s art.
]]> http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2012/04/bluebells-poem/feed/ 0 2012 What’s On at Ashridge http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2012/02/2012-whats-on-at-ashridge/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2012/02/2012-whats-on-at-ashridge/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:31 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=1156 Continue reading →]]> This web site is aimed directly to those who are interested in the preservation and development of the National Trust Ashridge Estate and will concentrate on volunteering opportunities both regular and ad hoc.

All sections will be re-written in supporting that aim but it is hoped that that there should be material of general interest too.

The first update is the 2012 What’s On  which is accessible on the menu bar above.

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Morning Light through through the mist

A memory of a glorious autumn captured by Lauran Wise.

Now covered with snow, soon to be covered by bluebells or wild garlic and garlanded by sweet pale green beech foliage – same place, many different views.

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See Doggy Dos and Don’ts for advice.

]]> http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/12/paws-at-ashridge/feed/ 0 A Great Gift at any Time http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/11/membership-gift/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/11/membership-gift/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:13:08 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=660 giftIf you’re looking for a very special gift for birthday, anniversary, retirement – you’ve just found it! National Trust membership takes a whole year of relaxation, exploration and discovery and wraps them up into the perfect package! Read on …

]]> http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/11/membership-gift/feed/ 0 National Trust Membership http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/05/national-trust-membership/ http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/2009/05/national-trust-membership/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 17:04:52 +0000 admin http://www.friendsofashridge.org.uk/wordpress/?p=363 Continue reading →]]> Why  join the National Trust AT Ashridge?

If you join the National Trust at the Visitor Centre at Ashridge the money from that membership goes straight towards the conservation of the Estate. Also by joining at Ashridge you get the additional bonus of free membership to the Friends of Ashridge for your first year and all the benefits that go with that!

 Become a member of the National Trust and you’ll be free to enjoy all the beautiful places in our care. Discover stunning coastline, walk through unspoilt countryside, explore magnificent country houses and be inspired by incredible gardens.

FREE entry for members

  • Visit over 300 beautiful historic houses
  • Enjoy over 200 inspirational garden
  • Discover over 700 miles of coastline
  • Relax in over 240,000 hectares of countryside
  • Free parking in over 100 National Trust Car parks.

Great days out have never been such good value.

 

Membership Type Annual Subscription
Individual  £47.50
Two Adults £79.50 
Family Group £82.00
Family group one adult £62.00
 Young Person  £21.50

     Rates valid until 28th Feb 2010.

 

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