Postponed Connecting Wildlife & Heritage at Sherborne
Wed 24 Jun
|DIGBY MEMORIAL HALL
Ginny Slade: Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager: English Heritage. Exploring our close collaboration with 'Wild Sherborne' to map, monitor, and care for the unique, delicate ecological environment and biodiversity surrounding the castle grounds .
Time & Location
24 Jun 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
DIGBY MEMORIAL HALL, Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3NL, UK
About the event
Ginny Slade is the Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager for Sherborne Old Castle, bringing 20 years of experience in the heritage sector, including a decade with English Heritage. In her role, Ginny works closely with specialist colleagues to integrate the latest technologies and scientific tools into site management. This collaborative approach allows English Heritage to effectively safeguard the castle's structural history while simultaneously monitoring and caring for its delicate ecological environment and local biodiversity. She is passionate about leading the volunteer teams who connect the community to both the past and present of this historic landscape.