“I would like to express my appreciation of the hard work of The Friends of Czech Historic Buildings, Gardens and Parks in all that you have done in recent years. I would like to thank you for the last edition of your Newsletter, which I have found very interesting. I personally appreciate that your society is well informed about the Czech cultural heritage. It is very nice to know of the deep interest of volunteers in the United Kingdom, helping our country in many activities devoted to heritage at risk.” Naděžda Goryczková, Director General of the National Heritage Institute, Prague.
“I was very moved to discover that a group of British people with no direct links to my home country other than admiration for its beauty and historic treasures wants to lend a hand and make sure the future generations can enjoy and learn from our rich traditions.” Eva Jiřičná, RA, Architect, Patron of The Friends of Czech Historic Buildings, Gardens and Parks.
“I am really glad that the project is reaching the final stages and I would like to thank you all once again for your support. There were several people in the conservation team working almost ‘day and night’ during the last weeks to finish the works before the temperatures in the church started falling down. And there was also another motivation - your great support and trust we could feel all the time – coming from far but felt veryclosely here. I think personally that this is something really exceptional and on behalf of all I can say that we feel all very thankful that you enabled us to reach this result.” Zbyněk Vintr, Restoration Manager of the Church of Žďár nad Sázavou.
“Your contribution towards the restoration of the Rococo garden arbour at Český Krumlovacted as a catalyst that enabled the South Bohemian National Heritage Institute to obtain funding of the further monies needed to complete the restoration.” Kateřina Cichrová, Restoration Specialist, National Heritage Insititute, České Budějovice.
"I want to thank you all for your wonderful support for our zámek [château} and in particular the garden. I truly appreciate all your kindness." Mrs Pat Bartoň, owner of the château of Nové Město nad Metují.
“I have been to Žďár nad Sázavou and I very much value how The Friends of Czech Historic Buildings, Gardens and Parks are protecting historic buildings. This a very effective help for our country, which abounds in historic riches that were however severely damaged during forty years of communism.” Miroslava Němcová, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
“I would like to express my appreciation of the hard work of The Friends of Czech Historic Buildings, Gardens and Parks in all that you have done in recent years. I would like to thank you for the last edition of your Newsletter, which I have found very interesting. I personally appreciate that your society is well informed about the Czech cultural heritage. It is very nice to know of the deep interest of volunteers in the United Kingdom, helping our country in many activities devoted to heritage at risk.”