Erddig

National Trust appeals for volunteer helpers at Erddig.

The National Trust is appealing for volunteer helpers at Erddig.

Volunteers would be involved in setting up and helping with exhibitions and events, such as the famous apple festival, Easter trails and summer picnics, music, assisting school groups, and helping in the tearoom and bookshop.

A spokesperson for the National Trust said: "We are looking for friendly people who are keen to learn, have a passion for helping people and are looking to make new friends. More and more people volunteer with us because we aim to make every opportunity mutually beneficial.”

There are seasonal vacancies available now in the tearoom, education department, ticket office and in visitor services (yardman and events assistant).

If you would like an application form telephone the general office on 01978 355314 and leave your name and address.

               

Walking in Erddig

If you fancy some company while walking in Erddig there is a free led walk around Erddig every Friday as part of Walkabout Wrexham. Meet at 1.30 pm in Felin Puleston Car Park off the Ruabon Road. The walk lasts approx 1.5hrs and is up to 3 miles through footpaths and fields. For more information on this and other walks in the area visit Walk Finder. Hannah Jones from Groundwork Wrexham and Flintshire can be contacted on 01978 757524; email hannah.jones@groundwork.org.uk.

Erddig’s Motte and Bailey site to be cleared by Volunteers

An archaelogical site at Erddig is to be cleared of vegetation. The motte and bailey site of Wristleham Castle is to be cleared by volunteers. The National Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary of working holidays this year and is calling on people to help it celebrate by getting involved in clearing the area. More than 100,000 people have taken a working holiday in the UK since 1967, and have assisted wardens, gardeners and property managers with activities that could not be done otherwise. Some have met their future partners on a working holiday, or have been so inspired they have changed careers, and it’s a great chance to learn new skills and hobbies and to make new friends. If you would like to volunteer to help out at Erddig contact 01978 355314. For more information on the Working Holidays, call the booking office on 0870 4292429 or log on to the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering.