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Meanwhile the trust said: 'We are encouraging volunteers to wear lanyards for public-facing roles but we are discussing concerns with those who do not feel comfortable doing so.' If they ignored it people would understandably ask why.' 'It seems entirely appropriate that the National Trust should join in the celebration. He said: 'We are marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Some volunteers were said to have revolted over the order which required them either to wear the rainbow ID badges 'It is part of our wider drive to create a welcoming place for anyone to work or volunteer regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation or background. The National Trust said that while the guidance had been sent to its properties, requests to participate were optional.Ī National Trust spokesperson said: 'The National Trust, like many organisations, has been celebrating Pride Month for years.
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The message added that by showing their support and getting involved at the establishment it would ensure 'not one of our colleagues is singled out for wishing to celebrate'. They wrote: 'Dress up, put on that rainbow scarf, wear your rain- bow lanyard, add all the colour of the rainbow to flowers in your hair, wear that rainbow tie or bow tie.' In a letter seen by The Telegraph, staff said volunteers at the 18th century would be 'invited' to get involved in the celebrations and 'rainbow up their make-up – nails. The National Trust has been criticised after volunteers at the Georgian Italianate palace in Suffolk (pictured) were asked to wear rainbow colours for Pride month