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Trustees

Below are the current Rougham Estate Trustees.

Guiding the vision: The Rougham Estate Trustees

The Rougham Estate Trustees are the stewards of this historic landscape, entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the Trust’s mission and ensuring its long-term success.

Comprising a dedicated group of individuals with a passion for conservation, history, and community engagement, the Trustees bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.

These individuals work tirelessly to oversee the Estate’s operations, make strategic decisions regarding its management and development, and ensure that the Trust’s objectives are met.

They actively collaborate with local communities, partner organisations, and the wider community to foster a sense of shared ownership and responsibility for the Estate’s future. Their commitment to transparency and good governance ensures that the Rougham Estate Trust remains a beacon of excellence in preserving heritage and enriching lives for generations to come.

Meet our
Trustees

George Agnew

Chairman

Desmond Astley-Cooper

Secretary and Trustee

Allan Gould

Deputy Chairman

Christopher Hawkins

Trustee

Adrian White

Trustee

Meet our Trustees

Rougham Estate Trustee Members

Trust News

Latest news from The Rougham Estate Trust on our three core objects.
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  • Environment
  • History
  • Music and Arts
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  • Trust Business
Penny Bun or Cep (Boletus edulis) found during the 2024 woodland fungi survey at Rougham Estate
Environment

Woodland Fungi Survey on Rougham Estate 2024

In under an hour's foray in October 2024, volunteer surveyor Juliet Hawkins recorded 23 species of woodland fungi in Mellfield and Breach Woods on Rougham ...
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Environment

Moth Survey on Rougham Estate 2024 – Elm Wood

The Suffolk Moth Group visited a new wood – Elm Wood – for the fourth consecutive year of surveys on the estate in July 2024. ...
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Environment

Moth Survey on Rougham Estate 2023

The Suffolk Moth Group volunteers visited Free Wood for the third consecutive year in July 2023, recording 105 moth species – 59 of which were ...
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Rougham C of E Primary School
Music and Arts

Report by Hannah Morgan from Rougham Primary School 2024-25

‘I’m delighted to report that it has been another successful and enjoyable year of music-making at Rougham Primary School.
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Rougham Estate Trust Meeting Dark
Trust Business

RET Trustee Meeting

Trustees and Estate Management gathered to observe the evolving landscape of the Pleasure Grounds Arboretum near Rougham Hall.
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Apex Photo: performing Bach Magnificat (Nov 2023)
Music and Arts

Report from Bury Bach Choir

The Bury St Edmunds Bach Society, known to all as Bury Bach Choir, was founded in 1932, and has been performing ever since. We have ...
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