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: Joceline Bury
Website & Email Newsletters: Andrew Eberlin
Barton Grange Farm (West Barn and Tithe Barn) and Priory Barn: TBC
Planning and The Historic Building Conservation Committee: Rosie MacGregor
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
Social and Events Committee
Chair: Frances Nevin
The activities of this Committee have been put on hold during the current COVID-19 situation.
However, usually this committee is responsible for the organising and hosting of Trust events such as the quarterly talks held at Priory Barn, and trips for members.
We are always looking for new ideas and members.
