Who we are

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 Joan Heard, who can be contacted on telephone no. 02392 374956

Portsmouth and District Centre 2009/10 events calendar

Sept 5 Walk, Chalton Red Lion, 10.00am

Sept 10 Lecture Mtg. Forecastle to Footlight, David Allport

Sept 16 Outing to Windsor

Oct 8 Lecture Mrg. Leaves from a Family Album

Oct 23 Autumn Lunch at Chimes Restaurant

Nov 7 Walk, Bishop's Waltham

Nov 12 Lecture Mtg. The Gunpowder Plot

Nov 26 Christmas Lunch, Uppark

Dec 10 Lecture Mrg. Christmas Customs

Jan 02 Walk, Hayling Island

Jan 14 Lecture Mtg. London's Transport in the 1930s

For further information please phone 02392 267427
 
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Sept 5	Walk, Chalton Red Lion, 10.00am
Sept 10	Lecture Mtg. Forecastle to Footlight, David Allport
Sept 16	Outing to Windsor
Oct 8	Lecture Mrg. Leaves from a Family Album
Oct 23	Autumn Lunch at Chimes Restaurant
Nov 7	Walk, Bishop's Waltham
Nov 12	Lecture Mtg. The Gunpowder Plot
Nov 26	Christmas Lunch, Uppark
Dec 10	Lecture Mrg. Christmas Customs
Jan 02	Walk, Hayling Island
Jan 14	Lecture Mtg. London's Transport in the 1930s