A story of love and neglect. Asymp; Leave a comment. Me in the midst of cleaning. Cleaning in progress with resultant mucky swabs! Whilst working on the mantelpieces I would sometimes notice small areas of damage and these can really fire the imagination if you let them was it an overworked servant; a disgruntled Lord; or a drunken RAF officer that chipped the frieze, who knows? Bust of Pitt the Younger resplendent with polish. Partially waxed showing how the wax covers scratches. Asymp; Leave a comment.

One of our Garden volunteers Ellen, has been faithfully keeping a diary of her work at Mount Stewart. When you volunteer it goes without saying that you have to find pleasure in what you are doing and that for me is a given in the gardens of Mount Stewart. And the Japanese concept of. Volunteers and staff provided the audience for. Something else I take particular pleasure .

Personal experiences of the National Trust Wardens and Volunteer Group. Welcome to Mud, Sweat and Volunteers. The following blog reflects the personal experiences of the staff and volunteers who are lucky enough to experience such a special place. We hope it inspires you to get out there and explore it for yourself and perhaps encourages you to join our volunteer group to help protect our precious natural spaces.

2012 saw the beginning of a new journey at Mount Stewart. The house has embarked on a three year project which will involve important conservation work to the Grade A listed building.

Not enough light in Northern Ireland! October 23, 2013. With only two and a half weeks to go to the Mount Stewart Festival of Light, lighting designer Walter Holt is busy bringing in shipping containers packed with lighting equipment from England and Scotland.