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North Staffordshire National Trust Association



Winter - Spring 2026

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STOP PRESS: (updated 15/12/2025)
NEWSLETTER 133 was distributed to members at the Christmas Lunch on the 14th December, and was posted to other members over that weekend. A copy is on the Archive page. If your copy has not yet arrived contact the organiser to book your place and send the application form when available.
2026 HOLIDAY - Royal Residences and Gardens of Lodon 7th to 10th September. Bookings are now being taken for this via Regent Travel (01785 818202 or [email]). Contact them if you don't have the details or booking form, which should be returned directly to them. Copies can also be downloaded here [Details] [Booking Form]. We do need more people to book now to confirm viability.
Isle of Man Photographs The Slideshow displayed at the start of September's talk is available [here] and a link to Chris Wain's coverage of the holiday [here]. Links to the individual photographs have been added to the Archive Events list.
PARKING FOR TALKS at the Conference Centre: You are no longer required to book in with your registration number when parking for the evening talks.
PHOTOGRAPHS are up to date on this website for all events from 2021 to early 2024 - apologies for more recent ones still to be added. More are being added when possible, and some earlier ones are available to an older format to be converted. These cover a wider range than are printed in the Newsletters, and to a much higher resolution. See [A list of past visits and outings] (Also accessible from the 'Archive' tab). Click on [Photos] where you see it against an event.
Chris Wain has kindly allowed access to his extensive selection of photos from some events - look for a [More Photos] button on a photo page header.
QUESTIONNAIRE A previous Newsletter contained a questionaire that we asked all members to complete, seeking views on how we can best tailor our activities to match members preferences. Thank you for all those who did so - we are always willing to receive updates to this or comments on any of the topics covered. If you can't find your printed form one is available on the Documents page for you to use as you wish, along with tips on completing PDF forms.
BOOKING FOR EVENTS please do not turn up unannounced at events - they may be fully booked and/or payment arrangements already made for a fixed number of admissions or refreshments etc. and you will (probably) be refused!
DOCUMENTS Useful documents for use by Event Organisers or others are available on the 'Documents' button above.
TEA/COFFEE is available after the talks, now £2.00 including biscuits. Please bring exact money if you can.

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  • Please note that it is advisable to book early since many excursions fill very quickly. You can check with the organiser if there are spaces before applying, or check on this website for notices of full trips.
  • Booking should be made using the forms contained in the most recent Newsletter.
  • Coach visits normally depart from Brunswick Terrace at the front of the Jubilee Baths in Newcastle-under-Lyme (see map)
  • Lectures normally start at 7:30 at the North Staffordshire Conference Centre, Stoke on Trent (see map)
  • Any enquiries to the outing organiser whose contact details are in the current Newsletter
  • For the descriptions and further details see the most recent Newsletter in Archives

    --- Date --- --- Event ---
    January: Tuesday 20th Talk: Steve Brewer: The making of the Peak District.
    January: Tuesday 27th Social Lunch at the New Victoria Theatre.
    February: Thursday 5th Planning Meeting 2pm at Standon
    February: Tuesday 17th Talk: Peter Thomas - Hedges.
    February: Saturday 28th Coach Trip: The World of Glass, St Helen's.
    March: Tuesday 17th Talk: Ruth Plant - National Garden Scheme in Staffordshire.
    March: Thursday 26th Car Outing: Guided tour of Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility.
    April: Tuesday 21st Talk: Danny Wells: The English and Gardening.
    April: Wednesday 29th Walk \#38 Lunch: Bluebells at Hem Heath.
    May: Friday 8th Coach Trip: RHS Malvern Spring Festival
    May: Tuesday 19th AGM \#38 Talk: Paul Walton, head gardener at Biddulph Grange.
    June: Thursday 4th Coach Trip: Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire.
    July: Tuesday 7th Car Outing: Guided tour of Biddulph Grange Garden.
    or: Saturday 15th Car Outing: Churnet Valley Railway Bombay Express Dining Train.
    September: Mon 7th - Thu10th Holiday: Royal Residences \#38 Gardens of London.

    For past Newsletters and lists of meetings and events, see the Archive