Dear friends

I voted the long, not-quick way. I agree that, in presenting so many candidates, the NT have made the voting process completely exhausting. To skim all their profiles, as well as reading the resolution briefings, took me nearly an hour and a half. I am shocked at the deviousness, the superciliousness, and the controlling attitude in the guise of inclusivity that now seem to be entrenched features of this elitist organisation - a far cry from the bastion of British heritage that my father invested in when he bought my life membership many years ago.

The NT seems to be ironically unaware of how patronising and out-of-touch its decisions are. They think they are being 'inclusive' and promoting diversity, but actually, disadvantaged people who live in inner cities, and those from different cultures, are more likely to enjoy a bit of escapism to the beauty of the English stately home and its countryside, rather than edgy and distasteful 'art' like the disgraceful display currently masquerading as meaningful art at Tyntesfield. (When I first saw that post I actually thought it was a spoof.)

Children with a potential to be art historians or conservationists are likely to be baffled and distracted by the facetious and disrespectful interventions at Sudbury Hall.

Thank you for all you are doing.

Kind wishes

Rachel