Personal thoughts now also available on Threads as mark.ellis._ Proud to do the role of a COO at @Nat_Mem_Arb. (He/Him/His)
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We were entertained, delighted and moved (physically and emotionally) by the superb actors, writers, singers and entertainers from @BostinCreative - they brought the stories of WWII and VEDay to life in poignant, thoughtful, sensitive and joyous ways. Congratulations and thanks.
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It was an absolute delight to welcome you all - we loved telling our stories to such a special audience.
20 May 2025
We are honoured to have our @alva_uk council meeting @Nat_Mem_Arb especially in the week between the 80th anniversary of #VEDay80 and the 85th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk. The arboretum is a very special place - of commemoration, thanks and reflection.
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Mark Ellis retweeted
20 May 2025
Last night we were treated to superb hospitality by @Nat_Mem_Arb for our @alva_uk Council reception and dinner. Moving performances, celebration, reflection, joy and fun. Thank you to all the NMA team, and partners, for a truly memorable evening.
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19 May 2025
We’re ready and waiting to welcome you all.
19 May 2025
Today visitor attraction and tourism leaders from across the UK are travelling to @Nat_Mem_Arb near Lichfield for the @alva_uk Council meeting. Tonight we’ll have a reception and dinner, themed to commemorate #VEDay80, and tomorrow we’ll have our business conference.
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Mark Ellis retweeted
1 May 2025
Our We Are Staffordshire board members and ambassadors share why it's so important to celebrate all that makes our county great - from heritage to community pride.
Watch the full interviews on YouTube: bit.ly/44iMmzW
#StaffordshireDay #WeAreStaffordshire
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Mark Ellis retweeted
21 Mar 2025
Last night the Arboretum won ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and was awarded Silver for the ‘Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award’ at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards 2025! #VEAwards2025 #EnglishTourismWeek25
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20 Mar 2025
Having a load of fun at the @EnjoyStaffsBiz Awards Ceremony - helped enormously by a Silver and a Gold … hugely proud of my whole team at @Nat_Mem_Arb 😀🥂
#VEAwards2025 #EnglishTourismWeek25 #Staffordshire
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Mark Ellis retweeted
17 Mar 2025
New bus service for the National Memorial Arboretum launches
lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/03/…
#VisitStaffs #Staffordshire #EnglishTourismWeek25 @VisitLichfield @visittamworth @Nat_Mem_Arb @StaffordshireCC
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24 Feb 2025
I’ve headed (and met up with others doing likewise on the same flight)… see you later
Tourism and cultural leaders from across the UK & across our membership are heading to Belfast @VisitBelfast for our members’ conference, reception & dinner, held at the inspiring & multi-award winning @TitanicBelfast - we’ll be discussing consumer confidence, innovation & growth
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Mark Ellis retweeted
24 Feb 2025
Join us on Sunday 9 March, the official ‘COVID-19 Day of Reflection’, to remember and honour those affected by the pandemic at the Trees of Life Glade at the Arboretum. @NatForestCo thenma.org.uk/what's-on/even…
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22 Feb 2025
As always the most energetic (and chaotic) performance of the week is saved for the After Show Party
#BeltItOutLoud
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22 Feb 2025
Royal Sutton Coldfield Gang Show … what a run. And less then an hour after we took our final bows the get-out is in full swing.
#ShowBiz
#ItsNotAllGlamour
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Mark Ellis retweeted
21 Feb 2025
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the National Memorial Arboretum is launching a special programme of events and activities themed around 1945.
Find out more 👉 wearestaffordshire.co.uk/new…
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Mark Ellis retweeted
16 Feb 2025
What do a polar bear, a butterfly and an eagle all have in common? They all feature in memorials that you can explore on our ‘Animals in Remembrance’ trail at the Arboretum this February half term (until 23 February). thenma.org.uk/what's-on/even…
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Mark Ellis retweeted
9 Feb 2025
With the spring approaching, get your little ones out into the fresh air on our free Stick Man outdoor trail around the Arboretum.
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