THE River Severn has been at the heart of life in Montgomeryshire since time immemorial. From its source the in the hills near Llanidloes the mighty Hafren, as it is is also known, makes a 220 mile journey to the Severn Estuary and the sea. Along the way the river carves through towns and countryside alike. As Montgomeryshire gathered importance as a woollen centre and place of industry in the 18th and 19th centuries so had the need to improve infrastructure. Bridges were built spanning the Severn, some of which are Grade II listed historical monuments today. However such is the nature of the Severn, not all crossings are grand are even well known.
The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its woke rebrand.
The heritage body is forcing everyone, including rangers who do not work with the public, to carry out the training as they return to work from lockdown.
It has already caused friction among volunteers and led to several resignations, with one slamming the Trust s new political agenda .
The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its woke rebrand
The everyday inclusion training is run online alongside courses including fire safety and data protection.
National Trust members have launched a campaign against the charity s woke agenda as it was today accused of lecturing the public and demonising history.
Restore Trust was established following furious criticism of a report detailing links between 93 of the Trust s properties and historic slavery and colonialism.
The group, described as a forum where members can discuss their concerns about the future of the charity , says visitors should not leave venues feeling their history has been demonised .
They say there has been a relentless diminution of standards at the Trust and have accused the charity of patronising and lecturing the public, according to the Telegraph.
THE River Severn has been at the heart of life in Montgomeryshire since time immemorial. From its source the in the hills near Llanidloes the mighty Hafren, as it is is also known, makes a 220 mile journey to the Severn Estuary and the sea. Along the way the river carves through towns and countryside alike. As Montgomeryshire gathered importance as a woollen centre and place of industry in the 18th and 19th centuries so had the need to improve infrastructure. Bridges were built spanning the Severn, some of which are Grade II listed historical monuments today. However such is the nature of the Severn, not all crossings are grand are even well known.