Latest Inventions

posted by admin on Mar 4

The National Trust are opening their doors to everyone - and for nothing!

Now, I know that this isn’t an ‘invention’ - but it is certainly something totally new.  Almost all of their sites are being opened to the public for the whole weekend for absolutely nothing - not a penny!

A lot of charities were hitting hard times with the past financial year, and I am sure that even the National Trust was starting to feel the effects in terms of donations and legacies - but their visitor numbers were up as many people stayed home rather than splash out on a trip abroad.

So, why offer a captive audience a free incentive to visit?

To be honest - who cares - lets all get out there and take advantage of some good old generosity and entertain the family!

I’m not suggesting that you give the charity back nothing for their efforts - and do bear in mind that most of the staff you will see on the sites including the ticket office, room stewards and restaurant staff are all volunteers.  They are giving up their free time for you to enjoy yours.

Make sure then that you are a bit hungry when you arrive so that you can take advantage of the tasty food offered, or you are a bit nosy and splash out on the property guidebook!

What Else Can You Do?

And, why not get in the mood yourself with some of your free time?  It doesn’t have to be with the National Trust, but there are thousands of charities and small business out there who are really having a tough time at the moment.

It could be your free time that stops them from going under - so why not think about that while you are watching repeats on the TV.  I mean, instead of watching some made-up characters on a soap opera set, you could be keeping a local business or small charity alive and helping them to do a great job of it.

Pick something close by if you don’t want to travel, or select something that is really close to your heart and you will instantly see the results - as well as in the long term.

Forget about just yourself for a moment - and let’s help inspire others….