Monday 25 April 2016

Triumph on 'Drive It Day' at Scampston


This weekend we were delighted to welcome the Federation of British Historic Vehicle's Club to Scampston Hall for their annual 'Drive It Day'. The  cars parked in front of Scampston Hall, a very appropriate back-drop for such beautifully-kept historic vehicles!

For anyone with an interest in vintage cars, Scampston's annual Vintage Fair, this year on the 12th June, will be a great opportunity to admire them!

Not only will there be cars, but also clothes, stalls, music, delicious food and drink, and (touch wood) sunshine!

Tickets are available here! http://www.britaindoesvintage.co.uk/scampston-vintage-festival/




Tuesday 19 April 2016

Busy in the Bothys

This week has been very busy in the Bothy Garden!  Volunteers at Scampston Heritage & Learning Centre have been working closely with Camphill Village Trust, sowing lots of flower and vegetable seeds and working hard to rid the beds of weeds. 

 In the centre of the herb bed a wigwam was made with poles cut from Scampston woods. This will support new plants as they grow this summer.



A variety of different plants were added to the herb beds. There is now have a good mixture of herbs, which will help Catherine to make some delicious dishes in the Garden Cafe!

At the end of our gardening day we celebrated the completion of the new Bothy Garden Sign which has been hand-carved by volunteer Jeff.      

For more information about volunteering at Scampston, contact our Heritage & Learning Officer hlo@scampston.co.uk 

Friday 15 April 2016

Embroidering Landscapes with Corinne Young

Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely full day workshop in the Conservatory with artist Corinne Young. 

With a table abundant in materials - a true craftsperson's dream - the group of budding embroiderers were invited to take inspiration from the landscape here at Scampston. 



Using a number of creative techniques, they were able to depict trees, bridges, flowers and water, carefully capturing ripples and reflections. 


The course runs as part of the Capability Brown 300 festival, which marks the 300th anniversary of Brown - the landscape architect who changed the face of England. 

For information about further courses, lectures and events, please visit our website www.scampston.co.uk/events