Who we are
The Preservation Trust is a charity run by volunteers.
● Trustees on the Council of Management
● Committee members
● Stewards when our buildings are open or at exhibitions
● Deliverers of the Trust’s magazine, Guardian Angel
If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch.
Officers and Council
President: Robert Floyd
Chair: John Potter
Treasurer: Daniel Wiltshire
Hon. Secretary: Gillian Livingstone
Membership and Admin Secretary: Bev Appleton
Website & Email Newsletters: Andrew Eberlin
Barton Grange Farm (West Barn and Tithe Barn) and Priory Barn Hire: Pat Douglas
Planning and The Historic Building Conservation Committee: Rosie MacGregor
Property Management, Social and Events: Frances Nevin
Landscaping: Kate Nicholls and sally Heselton
The Trustees left to right: Frances Nevin, Daniel Wiltshire, Kate Nicholls, John Potter, Paige Balas, Rosie MacGregor, Kate Larard, Brian Elliott and Andrew Eberlin.
Planning Committee
Chair: Rosie MacGregor
We monitor planning, listed building and advertisement applications sent to Wiltshire Council, the local planning authority and comment on matter of concern.
We also follow-up on any breaches of planning control affecting the historic built environment that are drawn to our attention and notify the planning authority accordingly.
The Landscape Group
Chair: Kate Nicholls
A small informal group that meets for a few projects around the Town and Barton Farm.
Created and maintains the flowerbeds on the riverside of the swimming pool
Planted bulbs and trees at a number of places around the town
Maintains the Hens’ Orchard, by the Tithe Barn (masterminded by Simon Relph)
Working on a wildflower project at North Meadow, Barton Farm
Oversees tree planning applications and if necessary, makes comments or objections
Usually arranges a wildflower walk in spring/early summer.
We welcome new members and your ideas
