THE care of National Trust country gardens in the Cotswolds and West Country will be the subject of a lecture.

Bill Malecki, Gardens and Parks Adviser for the National Trust will look at the how the climate of the region has affected the style of some of its gardens and the range of plants grown in them.

He will also look at the work that goes into conserving historic parks and gardens.

The lecture is on Wednesday, 5.30-6.30pm in the Main Hall of the Oakfield Campus.

Admission and parking are free.