The National Trust is looking for volunteers.
There will be open days to recruit more people at Grange Barn and Paycockes House and Garden, both in Coggeshall, on February 22 and 26 at 11am to 3pm on both days.
Work could include conservation cleaning at Paycockes, administration duties and serving in tea rooms.
Contact Sarah Barfoot on 07917 556414 or sarah.barfoot@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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