News
2017
Another Milestone: Insight Day at HighGround
Wednesday 21 Jun 2017HighGround held an Insight Day today in order to give a brief overview of what the Land-based sector holds for Service Leavers and Veterans. Guest speakers came along to talk about their experiences with Land-based opportunities, such as smallholdings and farming.
Reception at Horseferry Road
Tuesday 06 Jun 2017We had a reception at Horseferry Road last week to thank our wonderful volunteers and welcome our new Chairman. Here’s to the next chapter!
Miracle-Gro Planting Team
Tuesday 23 May 2017Here a few pictures of Carol, our Horticultural Therapist at Headley Court, and her planting team in action during the run up to the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show.
The Start of Chelsea:
It’s Gold for Miracle-Gro!
Tuesday 23 May 2017The Miracle-Gro ‘Come to your Senses’ garden won Gold at The Chelsea Flower Show and Best Discovery Exhibit award!
HighGround goes to Chelsea!
Thursday 11 May 2017HighGround are delighted to be supporting Miracle-Gro as they create their ‘Come to your Senses’ garden in the Great Pavilion of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
In what is thought to be the first project of its kind at the world’s most famous flower show, a team of current and former patients, volunteers and staff from HighGround will spend three days creating Miracle Gro’s ‘Come to your Senses’ garden.
Military Talent to Farming
Wednesday 12 Apr 2017HighGround was in last week’s Farmers Weekly, ‘Charity brings military talent to farming’, and the response has been amazing!
HighGround’s New Chairman
Saturday 11 Mar 2017HighGround is delighted to announce the appointment of Air Commodore (rtd) Ian Elliott as their new Chairman of Trustees. Ian’s last posting in the RAF was as Air Attache in Washington and he has spent the last 5 years at Airbus.
Opportunities in the Pig Sector
Friday 10 Mar 2017The pig sector is a very technical and innovative industry with the role of stock people encompassing more and more technical knowledge, responsibility and expertise. Training and funding can be provided if you are interested in opportunities for military leavers within the English pig sector.
Latest News from HighGround
Friday 03 Mar 2017Breaking News from HighGround! Click here to find out more.
Wednesday 15 Feb 2017We are really excited to be working with Pro Bono Economics who are helping us to quantify and describe our impact. The start of a new chapter for HighGround!
Saturday 21 Jan 2017Haydn’s story of his recovery and Wandering Goose Farm is in The Ark, newsletter of RBST. We are so proud to have played a small part in this utterly inspirational story Read it here.
Happy New Year from Team HighGround!
Wednesday 04 Jan 2017Thank you to everyone who has followed, funded and supported us in 2016. Don’t stop now as there is stacks to do – keep checking Good News and have a terrific 2017.
2016
Executive Summary
Monday 19 Dec 2016You can read it and download it here.
Careers Manager Says Farewell
Wednesday 14 Dec 2016Our Careers Manager, Sami Choudhury, has finished his last day today with HighGround. Sad to see him go but we wish him all the best with his new role with the Poppy Factory.
Thank you for everything you have done for the charity and its HighGrounders, Sami.
Good Luck!
Rural Week Roundup
Tuesday 22 Nov 2016After completing our final Rural Week of 2016, I thought it would be good to reflect on how the Rural Week went and share some of the feedback HighGround has received. We had 8 Veterans attend who accessed HighGround services through the likes of the Career Transition Partnership, Walking with the Wounded, Combat Stress or directly – via our website. Reasons for attending varied from wanting more information on the land-based sector, looking to identify future employment opportunities and accessing vocational opportunities. Everyone had a strong interest in the land-based sector and were keen to find out more about what the sector could offer them.
John Takes Flight
Wednesday 16 Nov 2016Everyone at HighGround is pleased with how John is getting on as a falconer. Well done to him. We are also happy with how good the video of John on our Facebook page has turned out!
Watch here to see HighGround in action
Friday 11 Nov 2016Watch here to see HighGround in action – John Macleod is an inspiration and the perfect illustration of how we help those who have served to find Life beyond the miltary – outdoors.
RXW 9
Monday 07 Nov 2016We delivered our final Rural Week of the 2016 programme last week which went extremely well. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it such a success.
Board Statement
Friday 28 Oct 2016Cultivate NSW
Monday 24 Oct 2016Thanks again to everyone at Cultivate NSW for such a great Aussie welcome when I spoke at your Conference recently. The presentation and notes are here and do please keep in touch – we are all on the same team!!
Charitable Bookings Launch
Wednesday 14 Sep 2016HighGround had a fantastic time at the Charitable Bookings launch last week at the Victory Services Club. Great to see so many charities involved.
Thank you Jo
Friday 02 Sep 2016Huge thanks to Jo for all her wonderful volunteer Research Administrator work for HighGround. Good Luck with the new job Jo!
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Friday 19 Aug 2016Anna went to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust AGM this week. Fantastic to be working with them.
New service for RAF Veterans and family members ages 16-64
Friday 12 Aug 2016Anxiety UK and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund have teamed up to provide a new support service for RAF Veterans and family members dealing with anxiety of depression. Please let any members of the RAF family know about this new service. More information.
ChariTable Bookings
Friday 05 Aug 2016We are now registered with ChariTable Bookings. If you wish to support us, download the app here and get booking.
The Game Fair
Monday 01 Aug 2016Congrats to all at The Game Fair for a great show. Hatfield House in 2017 – see you there!
Big thank you to Mebs for fundraising for us
Wednesday 20 Jul 2016HighGround would like to thank Mebs for using a HighGround money box to raise £45.30 for us. We are so grateful for your support and it does make a big difference. Very much appreciated.
The Royal Marines Charity
Friday 15 Jul 2016We are delighted to be working with The Royal Marines Charity. Click for Link.
Big thank you to The Soldiers’ Charity
Wednesday 13 Jul 2016Further funding from The Soldiers’ Charity. We are extremely grateful for their continued support. See Link
Welcome Richard
Thursday 07 Jul 2016Big HighGround welcome to Richard, our new Gardening Volunteer at Headley Court who starts next week – thanks Richard
Thursday 07 Jul 2016Dr Zoe Morrison of Aberdeen University is conducting an independent evaluation of the Rural Weeks and this anonymised comment was written by an RXW8 participant:
‘Loved it. It far exceeded my expectations and has given my confidence in pursuing employment in areas of interest around limitations. The staff were encouraging and motivational.’
Everyone at HighGround takes note of the feedback our HighGrounders give and we hope to continue to give our HighGrounders more resources and support in future Rural Weeks.
Priddy’s Rural Week
Monday 04 Jul 2016Priddy, a serving Royal Navy Warfare Officer, attended our Rural Week in June 2016. He was 9 months away from discharge and looking to gain a better understanding of the opportunities in Wales where he was looking to relocate. Here is what he had to say about the programme:
Thank you Maherban
Thursday 30 Jun 2016Big HighGround thanks to Maherban, our intern, for his wonderful volunteering in the office. Good Luck for the new job on Monday and keep in touch!!
Rail Event 2016
Friday 24 Jun 2016HighGround had a great day at the Rail Live 2016 event at Long Marston Airfield this week. The Two day event was packed full of displays of engineering, the latest innovation in the railway industry and huge organisations within the sector. Great to be involved and very insightful.
HighGround at 11Bde Transition Fair
Friday 24 Jun 2016HighGround had a great day earlier this week at the 11Bde Transition Fair meeting many who are interested in the land based sector. Great to see so many supporting agencies together.
Welcome to the HighGround Team
Friday 17 Jun 2016A warm welcome to Andy, our fourth Garden Team volunteer at Headley Court.
Friday 17 Jun 2016Neil was still serving with the Army (Royal Armoured Corps) when he decided to attend a HighGround Rural Week to identify opportunities who could access on discharge.
‘I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all again for an absolutely fantastic week. I am still assimilating the vast amount of information and the possible opportunities given! Please pass on my sincere thanks to all the lecturers who gave freely of their time and knowledge, in a hugely professional and appropriate way.’
Thank you, Neil. We hope to continue to give all of our HighGrounders the support they need and deserve, and are glad that you had a great time with us.
Rural Week
Thursday 09 Jun 2016Here we are again in sunny Plumpton for our latest Rural Week. We welcome individuals from the Officers Association, CTP and Headley Court, amongst others. Great bunch all keen on moving towards the land based sector.
Richard’s New Role
Monday 30 May 2016Congratulations John
Friday 06 May 2016Congratulations John on your apprenticeship with Hawks Of Steele. Great step forward in regards to your career aspirations. Good luck from the HighGround team.
HighGround Rural Week
Friday 06 May 2016Our first Rural Week of 2016 was completed last week. It was hugely successful and has proved to be very useful to those who attended. Big thank you to Plumpton College staff for their hard work.
HighGround welcomes a new trustee
Friday 22 Apr 2016The Chairman and Trustees of HighGround are delighted to announce that Tim Eastwood has been appointed to join the Board with immediate effect.
Aldershot PRU Visit
Friday 15 Apr 2016Our Careers Manager will be at the Roebuck Accord event at 11Bde PRU in Aldershot on the 21st April. Looking to spread the HighGround word.
Newsletter
Wednesday 06 Apr 2016Our Spring newsletter is now available. You can read it by signing up on this page and previous newsletters are archived here http://highground-uk.org/thenews/
Happy Easter
Thursday 24 Mar 2016HighGround would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Hope you have a fantastic Easter weekend and enjoy the chocolate. We have had a fantastic week participating in a Officers Association Webinar and attending the Armed Forces Transition Fair at Tidworth Leisure Centre. Great Stuff.
Officers Association Webinar
Monday 14 Mar 2016Our Careers Manager, Sami, will be taking part in a Officers Association Webinar on the 22nd March. If you are a former officer and would like to find out more about the land based sector and what services HighGround provide, please register your details.
Congratulations Mark
Wednesday 09 Mar 2016Big congratulations to Mark who will start his new career as a landscape gardener this week at his local golf club with the help of HighGround
Thank you Strawberry Hill House
Wednesday 09 Mar 2016Huge thanks to Strawberry Hill House for offering work experience opportunities for HighGrounders in their gardens and grounds. We really look forward to working with them.
Rural Week 5
Friday 04 Mar 2016Great news. Our Rural Week’s are filling up with only a couple of places left for our April programme. If you are interested in booking a place, please contact our careers manager, Sami Choudhury. sami.choudhury@highground-uk.org.
Audley End Estate
Wednesday 02 Mar 2016A big thank you to Audley End Estate for supporting one of our beneficiaries by offering a tailored, work experience opportunity.
Congrats to Haydn
Monday 15 Feb 2016Would like to say Haydn joined us on a Rural Week last year and he’s now lambing – huge thanks to Anne and Norma and big congrats to Haydn!
A big thank you to the Trustees of Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund
Monday 15 Feb 2016We are deeply grateful to the Trustees of Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund who have recently made a very generous donation towards the cost of the 2016 Rural Weeks programme.
Veterans World
Thursday 11 Feb 2016We are in the Spring edition of Veterans WORLD
First for 2016
Thursday 21 Jan 2016The first seeds of 2016 have germinated in our propagator at Headley Court – Spring is on its way
2016 Rural Weeks dates
Monday 11 Jan 2016Dates for the 2016 Rural Weeks programme have now been confirmed to start in April and will be delivered at Plumpton College. Please contact Sami Choudhury for further details on sami.choudhury@highground-uk.org or call 07496610210.
2015
New Careers Manager
Thursday 24 Dec 2015Sami joined Team HighGround on Monday as our first dedicated Careers Manager and all of us at HighGround send our best wishes for the festive season and beyond – there is much to play for!
Alex Hardman interview
Thursday 03 Dec 2015Alex Hardman who makes the Rural Weeks at Plumpton possible is in the news.
HighGround’s first Careers Manager appointed
Friday 20 Nov 2015Statement Re Sami Choudhury’s appointment as HighGround’s first Careers Manager.
WCF newsletter
Friday 13 Nov 2015We are on page 12 of the Worshipful Company of Farmers’ Autumn newsletter – very proud of Neil!
Next Flowers donation
Monday 26 Oct 2015From Weds 28th Sept to 11th Nov, Next will donate 10% of sales from their remembrance bouquet to HighGround. Click here for more details.
Alex’s radio interview
Sunday 18 Oct 2015Alex Hardman was interviewed by Uckfield FM, Plumpton College’s local radio station – you can listen to it here.
LifeWorks Magazine
Tuesday 29 Sep 2015We are in the current edition of LifeWorks, RBLI’s magazine. You can read the full version in our Press Room.
Dedicated Careers Manager
Monday 28 Sep 2015Due to the success of the Rural Weeks programme, we are now looking for a dedicated Careers Manager. For a full job spec please look here and contact Anna in the first instance with a CV and short explanation about why you are interested in the position.
Headley Court Press Day
Friday 25 Sep 2015The press day at Headley Court on Wednesday to mark another chapter of Home Thoughts from Abroad and welcome Bombardier John Macleod back from Africa, was blessed with warm September sunshine.
Our 3rd Rural Week
Sunday 20 Sep 2015We had our 3rd Rural Week at Plumpton College in lovely September sunshine. Thank you to everyone who made it possible – Alex and all the staff at Plumpton the outside presenters and evening speakers and most of all, the Service Leavers and Veterans who came to find out more about the land-based sector and the opportunities it holds for ex military people of all ages.
Tusk’s Vulture Conservation Project
Sunday 20 Sep 2015Bombardier John Macleod is now in Africa volunteering at Vulpro, Tusk’s vulture conservation project run by Dr Kerri Walter. Here they are with a bataleur and vulture. Follow John on tumblr and Facebook.
On Course Foundation
Sunday 20 Sep 2015On Course Foundation very kindly invited me to speak at their golfing event for WIS and veterans at Dale Hill Golf Club in Sussex. A great evening in spite of all the rain and many thanks to OCF for giving me the opportunity to tell more people about HighGround.
A visit from Hortus Loci
Wednesday 05 Aug 2015We were thrilled that Mark Straver from Hortus Loci came to visit us at Headley Court on Monday to talk about Home Thoughts from Abroad and has very generously agreed to donate the trees – what a complete star!
John Macleod’s trip to Africa
Tuesday 21 Jul 2015We are collaborating with Tusk so John Macleod, a wounded soldier can volunteer on their vulture conservation project in Africa – see here for how you can support him.
A visit from the Westminster Foundation
Friday 17 Jul 2015We were delighted to welcome Virginia Parish from the Westminster Foundation to Headley Court for her first ever visit.
The Ripple Pond’s visit
Tuesday 07 Jul 2015Sue Hawkins who founded The Ripple Pond with Julia Molony came to visit us at Headley Court and left with lots of goodies from Carol for her garden!
Summer newsletter
Saturday 27 Jun 2015The Summer edition of our e-Newsletter is now ready so if you haven’t signed up to receive it, Hurry Up! We have archived previous editions which can be found here
Our Rural Weeks at Plumpton College
Saturday 27 Jun 2015Our first 2 Rural Weeks of 2015 are now behind us and you can see the weeks in pictures here. Thank-you to everyone who joined us and all the staff at Plumpton, and the weather! Link to our first Rural Week here – there will be more news of our other weeks to follow.
Veolia Environment Trust
Saturday 06 Jun 2015Thank you so much to Veolia Environment Trust for inviting me to their reception at the House of Lords on Thursday to celebrate their award winning projects. It was a fascinating day and great to see the wonderful work they are doing.
Maxton joins Team HighGround
Friday 22 May 2015We are delighted to welcome Maxton Scotland to our small team. He left the Royal Navy in March and is volunteering for us at Horseferry Road to bring some much-needed order to the office – Welcome!!
Home Thoughts from Abroad Garden
Thursday 30 Apr 2015On a sunny Spring morning last week by kind permission of the CO, we welcomed funders and supporters to Headley Court to witness the turning of the first turf of the new garden Home Thoughts from Abroad.
Spring newsletter
Sunday 12 Apr 2015The Spring edition of our e-Newsletter is now ready so if you haven’t signed up to receive it, Hurry Up! We have archived previous editions which can be found here
HighGround Appoints First Chairman
Thursday 26 Mar 2015HighGround appoints its first Chairman.
Visit from the Royal Horticultural Society
Monday 23 Mar 2015Wonderful to have Jim Gardiner and Colin Crosbie from the RHS visit us at Headley Court today, Carol is showing them the Test Track garden.
Jeremy Houghton’s exhibition (photos)
Monday 16 Mar 2015The photos from the Private View of Jeremy Houghton’s exhibition in aid of HighGround can be seen here.
Jeremy Houghton’s exhibition
Thursday 12 Mar 2015The Private View of Guarding the Countryside to raise funds for HighGround on Tuesday was a great success. The show runs until 18th March at the Osborne Studio Gallery
Recovery Career Services Partnership
Sunday 22 Feb 2015HighGround is delighted to announce that we are now an MoD approved partner of Recovery Career Services
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Tuesday 03 Feb 2015We were delighted to welcome Deirdre and David from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to Headley Court – it will be great to work together, watch this space for more news..!
Welcome Colonel Barney Haugh
Sunday 11 Jan 2015We were delighted to welcome Colonel Barney Haugh of The Soldiers’ Charity to HighGround at Headley Court for his first visit.
Equipped Magazine Coverage
Friday 09 Jan 2015Great start to our New Year to get some copy in Equipped magazine, many thanks for the exposure! See Press Coverage for more >
2014
2014 Roundup
Tuesday 23 Dec 2014It has been quite a year for us at HighGround. Carol started at Headley Court in February and is now so busy that her new assistant Gina, starts in January. We had our first Development Board meeting in July, successfully delivered 2 pilot Rural Weeks at Plumpton College in in the autumn and welcomed 2 new Trustees to the Board. Thank you to everyone who helped, supported and hustled for us in 2014 – don’t stop now there is much to do..! Happy Christmas and here’s to 2015.
Letter to the Editor of The Times
Thursday 27 Nov 2014Anna’s letter about veterans’ charities was published in The Times on 25th November, read it in full here.
Our Autumn newsletter is now available
Tuesday 11 Nov 2014Our Autumn newsletter is now available and you can read it by signing up to receive it by e-mail here. We hope you enjoy reading it; all suggestions for future issues very welcome!
Plumpton College
Tuesday 11 Nov 2014We are delighted that our relationship with Plumpton College is growing. Visit our Press Room.
Our 2nd Rural Week
Monday 03 Nov 2014We had our 2nd pilot Rural Week at Plumpton College this week in glorious autumn sunshine. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to join us and to Plumpton for their brilliant hospitality – Dr Zoe Morrison’s independent evaluation will be ready in December.
Visit From Tim Brawn
Thursday 16 Oct 2014We were delighted that Tim Brawn, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Combat Stress came to visit us – looking forward to visiting Tyrwhitt House when the rain stops!
New To Our Board Of Trustees
Tuesday 23 Sep 2014At our Trustees Meeting on Tuesday we welcomed Tony Groom and Brian Payne to the Board – they both bring experience and wisdom and we are very fortunate they are joining us at such an exciting moment in our development – welcome both!
Welcome Margaret Holland-Prior
Friday 15 Aug 2014We were delighted to welcome Margaret Holland-Prior of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners to Headley Court on Thursday and she met Carol and saw for herself the Horticultural Therapy service which HighGround is providing for DMRC’s patients.
Jane Urquhart Work Placement
Friday 08 Aug 2014Another HighGround milestone as our associate Jane Urquhart Limited secures a work placement in Devon for our first transitioning soldier. Well Done Ben and Thank-you Jane!
Summer Newsletter
Friday 18 Jul 2014The Summer edition of our e-Newsletter is now ready so if you haven’t signed up to receive it, Hurry Up!
We have archived previous editions which can be found here
Pilot Rural Weeks: Date Finalised
Sunday 29 Jun 2014We visited Plumpton College again last week to finalise the dates for the pilot Rural Weeks – here is David with Alex Hardman outside the College. Watch this space for more details about the pilot Rural Weeks in the autumn.
David Steele Runs London Marathon
Sunday 22 Jun 2014Colonel David Steele ran the London Marathon on behalf of HighGround and the British Exploring Society. Here he is presenting General Peter Pearson, Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor and Executive Director of BE with their cheque. We thank him for his wonderful gesture and his generous donation.
Welcome Roger de Courcey
Friday 20 Jun 2014We were delighted to welcome Roger de Courcey from the Worshipful Company of Glovers and Jim Webster to Headley Court today to meet Carol and see the garden.
Start of Phase 3
Tuesday 10 Jun 2014As we prepare for the first meeting of the Development Board which marks the start of Phase 3. It’s time to thank all the people who have supported and encouraged us to reach this milestone in HighGround’s life – thank you all and I hope you are enjoying the journey with us!
Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Wednesday 21 May 2014Huge congratulations to everyone involved with the fabulous show garden at Chelsea Flower Show from everyone at HighGround. See our fact sheet for more details.
Headley Court: Press Day Success
Friday 16 May 2014The press day at Headley Court on Tuesday was a great success and the weather was kind to us. British Forces Broadcasting News (BFBS) broadcast a feature live from Headley Court. You can watch it here. Or you can see the shorter version of Caroline Wayatt’s film here.
Thank you Press Day Volunteers
Saturday 10 May 2014Massive thanks to the volunteers from Sutton & East Surrey Water who came to Headley Court to help Carol get the test track garden tidied up before the Press Day.
Chelsea Flower Show: HighGround Helps ABF
Friday 09 May 2014All roads now lead to Chelsea Flower Show which starts on 19th May and the plants for ‘No Man’s Land’ are ready to be delivered to Chelsea.
Our Spring Newsletter Is Now Ready
Monday 21 Apr 2014Our Spring newsletter is now ready and you can read it by signing up to receive it by e-mail here. There will be 4 a year and we hope you enjoy reading it; all suggestions for future issues very welcome!
David Runs London Marathon
Sunday 13 Apr 2014David ran the London Marathon in 5 hours 51.01 – what an inspiration he, and all the London Marathoners, are!
Launch Reception
Wednesday 02 Apr 2014We had a reception on 27th March at Horseferry Road to thank Annington and our other funders and supporters and launch HighGround.
Chelsea Flower Show 2014
Friday 28 Mar 2014ABF the Soldiers’ Charity sent a film crew to Headley Court on Wednesday as part of the build-up to their Chelsea Flower Show 2014 garden No Mans’ Land – the plants which Carol and her patients are growing on for Chelsea have arrived and the countdown has begun!
Visit to Plumpton College’s Training Facilities
Sunday 16 Mar 2014Anna and David visited Plumpton College on Thursday to see their wonderful land-based education and training facilities. Thank you to everyone who made it such a fascinating day, we’ll be back!
JustGiving
Sunday 09 Mar 2014Great news! Our JustGiving page is now up and running. Click the link to support us and the Armed Forces community or you can text HIGH14 £10 to 70070 to donate to HighGround.
Running to Raise Money
Saturday 08 Mar 2014David Steele is running the London Marathon to raise money for HighGround and British Exploring Society – watch out Mo!! You can support him on JustGiving.com.
Soldiers’ Magazine
Saturday 08 Mar 2014We were delighted that Carol’s appointment at Headley Court made it into this month’s Soldier magazine.
Welcome Chris Bond
Monday 03 Mar 2014We are delighted to welcome Chris Bond to Team HighGround thanks to Reach Skills www.reachskills.org.uk. Chris will supervise HighGround’s IT requirements – welcome Chris!
We Have Moved!
Saturday 15 Feb 2014Thanks to the generosity of Annington, we have moved to RHQ, The London Scottish Regiment in Westminster. All of us HighGrounders are very sad to leave our friends at the Conservation Foundation.
Recruitment of Horticultural Therapist
Friday 17 Jan 2014HighGround is delighted to have recruited a Horticultural Therapist to provide year-round Horticultural Therapy sessions at Headley Court.
2013
The Royal Scots Club
Sunday 01 Dec 2013The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh – royalscotsclub.com – very kindly invited me to come and speak to their members about HighGround. They are huge supporters of Armed Forces charities and I hope very much that they will ask me back to update them on our progress. Thank you all for such a warm welcome.
National Memorial Arboretum Visit
Sunday 01 Dec 2013Many thanks to James Shallcross of the National Memorial Arboretum www.thenma.org.uk for his time when David and Anna visited last week.
The Walled Kitchen Garden Network
Monday 07 Oct 2013The Walled Kitchen Garden Network’s walledgardens.net annual Forum was held at Attingham Park in Shropshire last weekend
