New Pollinator Glade For Pickering

Published November 19, 2021

The Duchy’s Rural Team went ‘back to the land’ this month, planting a new pollinator glade around two commemorative oak trees at Pickering Woods in Yorkshire. The oak trees were planted on 2nd July 1975 by Her Majesty The Queen as Duke of Lancaster and High Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. In preparation for […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged environmental responsibility, Head of Rural Carol Hawkey, Pickering Estate, Pickering Woods, pollinators, sustainability, Yorkshire Survey

Twelve Hundred Years of Caring

Published September 16, 2021

Two historic charities closely linked to the Duchy of Lancaster are to join forces, combining 1,200 years of caring for their local community. From September 2021, Trinity Hospital and Wyggeston’s Hospital will operate as a partnership with a shared senior management team and Board of Trustees, although each will continue to operate and be governed […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, Trinity Hospital, Wyggeston's Hospital