Murton Trust

We are now recruiting for a Hospitality Manager. Closing date for applications is 5pm on 9th July. Please send a Covering Letter and C.V. to alison@murtontrust.org.uk
Please see the Job Description for more details.

We are looking for some people to join our team!

We have a position for a permanent Kitchen Assistant in our tearoom. Approximately 21 hours available per week but this is negotiable and can be discussed at the interview stage. Please submit a CV and covering letter to Rob Taylor, Tearoom Manager rob@murtontrust.org.uk by 5 pm on Friday 25^th June 2021.

We also have two fixed term contracts available through Community Jobs Scotland. The following vacancies are only open to unemployed 16 to 29 year olds. Please visit the CJS website for more information.

Office Assistant – 25 hours per week for 40 weeks.
Visit the CJS website for more information.

Tearoom Assistant – 25 hours per week for 40 weeks.
Visit the CJS website for more information.

Murton Trust will hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 09.30am.

This year it will be held online, via a Zoom meeting. Anyone wishing to attend the AGM should email murtontrust@murtontrust.org.uk to receive a meeting invitation.

During 2020 we were able to find funding to support a project that would look at growing in Angus.

Kate Munro took the lead on this project and we are delighted to have compiled this short booklet that tells the story of growing in Angus.

Download it here.

“The Covid-19 pandemic changed life for all of us. Overnight, we were forced to find a new ways of doing just about everything. While this has been distressing and unsettling for some, it has also given each of us a chance to reassess life and brought unexpected pleasures.
THE NEED TO GROW
One inspiring bonus of the pandemic is a rush to get growing. Across the county allotment associations and community gardens are inundated with keen new growers. Established community growing groups are supplying new people with local food. People are connecting with others to support food hubs and those in need across Angus. It is a truth our grandparents knew instinctively, something governments have told us for decades, it took a global pandemic for us to hear it: Growing is good for you, your community and your planet. This booklet celebrates all those growing in Angus and invites you to get involved in growing where you live. So whether you want to do your bit for the planet, your pocket or just enjoy being outside, take a look and join in. THANK YOU to those listed: It has been a pleasure to share your enthusiasm and learn more about the vital growing you do. If have missed your project; accept my apologies, – and email growangus@gmail.com.”

Kate Munro

We are delighted to open our visitor farm once again to visitors. From 29th August we are now fully open for visitors to the farm as well as the nature reserve and tearoom. For a limited time we are pleased to offer free entry to the farm to everyone to come along and enjoy a day out.

Our Visitor Farm and Tearoom are open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. We have limited seating in our tearoom but plenty seating and space for your picnic blankets over our picnic area. The tearoom has a reduced takeaway menu but soups, hot and cold filled rolls and delicious traybakes, cakes and scones are all still available.

The Nature Reserve is open 7 days and is free to take a gentle stroll round or let the little ones explore.

Unfortunately our card machine has broken and we are unable to accept card payments today.

Please remember to bring cash for your visit.