Could you help out on the rooftop walkway of one of Britain’s most historic homes?
One of Britain’s most historic homes, The Vyne near Basingstoke, is looking for rooftop walkway volunteers. A major storm badly damaged the building in 2013 and visitors can now watch the huge roof being repaired, from a 360° rooftop walkway.
Jean Morton has been volunteering at The Vyne for many years, so Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Berkshire's Bill Buckley asked her a simple question... why?
"There are so many benefits, I think I read somewhere that if somebody volunteers they'll live longer.
"Before I came to live in Hampshire I used to live in France...it was wonderful opportunity when I saw the advert to volunteer to be surrounded by beautiful trees and fields and things, but also to meet very nice people.
"I do tours in the house, I do taster tours, and now I'm doing the roof as well. You are up there for hours on end."
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