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The trust is much concerned with the preservation of the county of Hertfordshire’s historic landscape where, as described later in the website, we have good relations with all the district councils. Research, we believe, is vital to the understanding of the county’s history and much of the Trust’s work has been published for wider circulation. Here we have a strong connection with the County records office. As important comes the work with the county’s primary schools where we continue to get an excellent response. We run a popular programme of outings, lectures and fund raising events. The Trust’s work is all carried out by volunteers: the membership is growing.

From the President:

Last year's celebration of the Hertfordshire Gardens Trust's first twenty years was a huge success. It was good that so many members and their friends took advantage of the most varied programme of events: lectures, garden visits, walks, etc., all ending in the excellent symposium held at Abbots Hill School. The schools programme went from strength to strength while it is pleasing to see our involvement in the possible restoration of the Jellicoe water gardens at Hemel Hempstead. Finally I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new members who joined last year and to thank all those responsible for the year's success.