A NATIONAL Trust association is encouraging new members to sign up. 

The Tyne Valley National Trust Association draws membership from Northumberland and Tyneside, but welcomes those wishing to support the National Trust.

From September to May, it hires a speaker for a talk in a room at Hexham Abbey. This gives members opportunities to enjoy various subjects.

During summer months, people can join its day trips. The association has a special lunch in spring and at Christmas.

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The success of these events has allowed it to provide financial support for conservation support to National Trust projects at Cragside, Lindisfarne Castle and the Farne Islands, the Northumbrian Coast, Seaton Delaval Hall and Wallington.

Any new member would receive a warm welcome at its meetings.

For further information on The Tyne Valley Association, contact Jackie Wood on 01434 674812, or Jennifer Wild on 01434 633231.

The association's next talks will be:

Monday, March 20 at 2.30pm.

The Protestant Duke (The Duke of Monmouth) by John Derry

Monday, April 17 at 2.30pm

The Families of Wallington Hall by Liz Finch

Monday, May 15 at 2.30pm

The top ten places to visit in County Durham by Geoff Hughes

April 27

A day trip to Allerton Castle and Knaresborough will take place.