Explore with The National Trust for Jersey 2015

DISCOVER • ENJOY • PROTECT

16 New Street

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Welcome to the 2015 edition of Explore with The National Trust for Jersey.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Thank you David Ogilvie, John Lord, Julian Hart, Matt Porteous, Trevor Biddle and Traces of War Jersey.

It tells you what we have to offer both visitors and Islanders. Whether your interest is our lovely lanes and woodlands, cliff walks or built heritage there will be something here for you.

If you have young children or grandchildren can we recommend our Tots’ Tales, Bug Safaris or Rock Pool Rambles. We want you to come along as well; adults enjoy themselves as much as the children!

For more fun family activities please see our ‘Top Ten Things To Do for Kids’ on page 22.

If you are looking for somewhere to visit we have five properties that are open to the public whilst our lands are freely accessible for everyone to enjoy. My personal favourite is the new Wetlands Centre overlooking St Ouen’s Pond, our bird watching and interpretation centre.

When in town, why not go to the Georgian House at 16 New Street where our resident cook will have some period delicacies for you to taste by the open fire. Or why not attend one of our special events including Music by Candlelight, a lecture on Fabergé eggs and by no means least, Father

Christmas who will be in attendance in December, to help everyone to revel in the magical festive atmosphere.

Undoubtedly the events which attract the highest numbers are our wonderful Sunset Concerts, held in June and generously sponsored by Ashburton.

This June you can dust off your cowboy boots and ten gallon hat, ‘cause this year we goin’ Country’, yeehaw! It is open to y’all, friends and family welcome, and don’t forget your picnic, Western themed of course!

We have some wonderful new walks and workshops for 2015, from Pruning & Grafting Apple Trees, to our weekend art workshops with a wonderful London based artist!

Finally we would like to draw your attention to the brand new ‘Channel Islands Heritage Festival’, where the National Trust will be putting on special events such as pop-up art exhibitions and a vintage coach tour with our very knowledgeable guide Bob Le Sueur.

Our role is to help you enjoy our gloriously beautiful Island. If you like what we do then please consider joining The National Trust for Jersey. We need your support!

All good wishes.

Christopher Harris President The National Trust for Jersey

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY THE ELMS, LA CHÈVE RUE, ST MARY, JERSEY JE3 3EN  TELEPHONE 483193 | WWW.NATIONALTRUST.JE

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ST MARY

Grève de Lecq BARRACKS & SHOP

Grève de Lecq Barracks are the only surviving barracks left on the north coast of the Island, and are an excellent example of a self-contained military unit retaining many original features, including two prison cells and the ablutions block.

Constructed in 1810 against the threat of Napoleonic invasion, visitors can learn about the living conditions of the soldiers and officers, defences of the Island and the beginning of tourism in Jersey.

The Barracks are located in Grève de Lecq Bay, St Mary. The parade ground serves as the on-site car park and the majority of the site has disabled access provided by wheelchair ramps. Feel free to wander around and discover the site wherever a door is open!

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Site Guide History of the development of Grève de Lecq Bay; scenes from 19th century military life; a collection of horse-drawn vehicles and farm implements; National Trust for Jersey shop and exhibition of the Island’s coastline and countryside.

Admission

FREE - A minimum donation of £2 is welcome to support The National Trust.

Getting There

Bus route 9.

Public car park nearby.

Opening Hours

20th May - 27th September Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm.

16 New Street

GEORGIAN HOUSE MUSEUM & SHOP

To walk through the front door of 16 New Street is to step back in time and experience life in Regency Jersey.

With evocative sights, sounds and smells you will be transported to a time of elegance where gentlemen smoked clay pipes, ladies drank priceless tea and the threat of French invasion was always a hot topic of conversation.

Let your imagination wander as you ascend to the top of the house where you may be surprised to discover a spirit of the past where you would least expect it.

The resident cook is always keen to impart her recipes and tempt you with a taste!

Site Guide • Visitor film – the story of 16 New Street • Discovery Room: learn about life in Georgian Jersey • National Trust Shop: wide selection of books, imaginative gifts and cards • Available for hire: Weddings, Private and Corporate Events Admission

£5 Adults £3 Children FREE under 10s and National Trust Members.

FREE entry to the shop.

Design Freedom Media | www.freedom-media.co.uk

PLACES TO VISIT

ST HELIER

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm Wednesday - Friday from 25th March until 30th October. (excluding 3rd April and 9th May).

Also open on Saturdays from 28th November to 19th December.

Shop Only:

Thursday evenings from 26th November to 17th December, 4 - 8pm.

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ST PETER

Le Moulin de Quétivel WATER MILL

Located in one of Jersey’s most picturesque valleys, Le Moulin de Quétivel is the only surviving working water mill in the Island.

Surrounded by water meadows, a visit to the mill will give you a fascinating insight into Jersey’s agricultural and industrial heritage.

Discover why Jersey exported flour to the Americas, learn about the meaning of ‘lé no’ or the resurgence of milling during the Island’s Occupation in the Second World War.

Restored by the National Trust for Jersey in 1979, the two-storey mill has an exhibition of milling, a film presentation and a small shop selling refreshments and freshly ground flour.

Outside there is a fascinating herb garden and a delightful woodland walk to the mill pond – look out for the Red Squirrels!

Admission

£3 Adults, FREE under 10s and National Trust Members.

Getting There

Bus route 8. Public car park nearby.

Opening Hours

23rd May - 26th September.

Every Saturday 10am to 4pm.

ST LAWRENCE

Hamptonne COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM

Discover six centuries of Jersey’s rural life at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.

Dating back to the 15th century, the house and farm buildings are brought to life with characters from the Island’s past. The Hamptonne farm complex comprises of three houses, a colombier, several outbuildings and an orchard. Each of the three houses dates from a different century, reflecting the changing architectural styles of Jersey over time.

Explore the orchard and learn about bygone crafts and quirky traditions from the resident Goodwyf. Find out more about our history of cider making and Jersey apples.

During the summer, visitors can meet the Hamptonne pigs (arriving in June) in the traditional pigsty with outdoor yard and mud bath and see Jersey cows graze in the fields at Hamptonne. Special events will take place throughout the year for all the family to enjoy, including the annual Faîs’sie d’Cidre. Further details can be found at www.jerseyheritage.org who run and manage the site.

Top five things to do at Hamptonne Country Life Museum • Meet the Hamptonne calves (when they arrive in the summer) • Learn bygone crafts from the resident Goodwyf • Explore the cider apple orchard • Wander through the meadows by the stream • Visit the Sampler Exhibition in the Syvret House Admission

FREE - National Trust for Jersey Members and children under six.

Visitors from overseas who hold a National Trust Membership from their country of residence are eligible for a 20% discount on admission. £5 Children (6-16yrs old) and students, £7.90 Adults, £6.90 Seniors (65+), £23.20 Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children).

Location

La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence, JE3 1HS. For more information please call 863955.

Opening Hours

Open daily from 23rd May - 14th September, 10am to 5pm.

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2015

ST OUEN’S BAY

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR EVERYONE ALL YEAR ROUND!

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY

Wetland Centre The Trust invites you to its exciting new bird hide and wetland interpretation centre located in the heart of St Ouen’s Bay. Perfectly situated overlooking St Ouen’s Pond, the Wetland Centre gives you and your family an opportunity to not only view the interesting and diverse birdlife found at La Mare au Seigneur, but to also learn about the reserve’s wildlife and rich history, safeguarded by the National Trust for Jersey since 1975.

The new centre is accessed by a tunnel, which takes visitors through a dune mound and opens out to give panoramic views of the reed bed and pond. This offers a unique perspective for budding birdwatchers without disturbing the waders, waterfowl and magnificent Marsh Harriers from doing what they do.

THE WETLAND CENTRE ALSO PROVIDES: • A visitor controlled pan, tilt, zoom mounted

camera to allow an interactive and entirely new perspective to the pond's feathered visitors and residents.

• Reed bed cam to give visitors a previously

unseen insight into the reed’s secretive occupants such as Marsh Harrier’s nests and the enchanting Bearded Tit. • Modern and interactive interpretation panels

to educate and inform visitors, which include beautiful bird identification panels painted by local artist Anna Le Moine Gray.

• A converted German personnel bunker to be

used for an educational space and facility.

• A green roof that provides habitat for plants,

small mammals, amphibians and reptiles like the Green Lizard.

FEBRUARY Sunday 1st / 1pm - 4pm

Wetland Centre’s First Birthday!

Come along to the Wetland Centre to celebrate World Wetlands Day and the Centre’s first birthday! Crafts and games for children in the classroom and talks and guidance from bird-watching experts.

Admission

FREE. Donations welcome.

 Wetland Centre St Ouen’s Bay

Getting there

 Free

Bus route 12a. Bus stop code - 2398 (Big Vern’s diner/St Ouen’s pond).

Public car park on opposite side of the road.

Opening hours

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Summer: 20th March - 21st September 2015 7am to 7pm.

Winter: 22nd September - 19th March 2015 9am to 5pm

Wetland Entrance

Saturday 21st / 9.30am - 12.30pm

Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th / 1.15pm - 1.45pm

Pruning and Grafting Apple Trees with Vincent Obbard

Show & Tell

Did you know that every full-sized apple tree is made from two different trees? Join us for a morning of practical information and hands-on learning about the art and science of grafting and pruning apple trees. Everyone will get a rootstock and a scion to graft and take home for planting in the garden.

Local collectors of all things weird and wonderful share stories of how their collections began and the effect that collecting has on their day to day lives.

 Samarès Manor, meeting point given at time of booking

 16 New Street

 Bring a pen knife

 £5

Vintage Teapot

 Seats limited - first come first served

 £15 Trust Members, £20 Non-Members*

 483193 - Booking essential

 price  location  note  booking  email

* Become a member today www.nationaltrust.je/registration

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MARCH

CHANNEL ISLANDS

Sunday 1st / 11am

The Promise of Spring Snowdrop Walk with Tina Hull Snowdrops are celebrated as a sign of spring. Come along and find out a bit more about this wonderful flower and see what other spring plants are beginning to show themselves.

(World Storytelling Day)

Story session for pre-schoolers. Join us in the woods at Hamptonne for stories, games and crafts in this wonderful setting.  Meeting point given at time of booking

 Car park at Grève de Lecq by the round tower

 Duration: 1.5hrs (some uneven ground)  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

Thursday 5th / 10 - 11am

Tots’ Tales

Tots’ Tales

 Hamptonne Woods

Snowdrops

(World Book Day)

First in a series of story sessions for pre-schoolers. Join us at Le Moulin de Quétivel for stories, games and crafts in this unique setting.  Meeting point given at time of booking  FREE - Trust Members, £3.50 Non-Members*  483193 - Booking essential Suitable for children 2-4 yrs old.

Heritage festival

Friday 20th / 10 - 11am

 FREE - Trust Members, £3.50 Non-Members*  483193 - Booking essential Suitable for children 2-4 yrs old.

Sunday 22nd / 2pm - 4pm

Lambing Live

Come along and discover what daily life with the flock of rare breed Manx Loaghtans is really like at our busiest time of year. You will Manx Loaghtans have full access to the lambing areas and get to see new-born lambs. If you’re really lucky, you might see a live birth first hand! Aaron Le Couteur from CS Conservation will explain how he deals with all eventualities, from mis-mothering and fostering to difficult births, and every aspect of animal care in between.  Venue given at time of booking  £10 Trust Members, £15 Non-Members*  483193 - Booking essential

WOODLAND

WANDERS 10AM & 2PM

APPROX. 2HRS

Get your wellington boots on and join us in the woods at Hamptonne for a Woodland Wander during this beautiful time of year. With brand new activities for spring 2015, children will explore, discover, learn and create (and maybe get a little bit muddy).

Monday 30th March  Tuesday 31st March  Thursday 9th April  Friday 10th April 

 Given at time of booking

 Suitable for ages 4 -11 years old.

3RD APRIL - 11TH MAY 2015

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long trousers and closed shoes that you do not mind getting muddy.

Unsuitable for buggies.

 FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

 483193 - Booking essential

APRIL Saturday 4th / 10am - 2pm

Easter Egg Trail

sponsored by Waitrose If you go down to the woods today, you’ll be more than a little surprised!

Bring the kids along to meet the Easter Bunny and search out the answers to the quiz to receive your chocolaty reward.  Start at the Mill Pond, St Peter’s Valley  £3 Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*  483193 - Book and pay in advance

10am - 4pm

Weekend Pop-up Art

GALLERY Now you see it, now you don’t!

Our 'pop-up' gallery is helping talented local artists to showcase and sell their work for one weekend only.

Grève de Lecq Barracks - Every weekend during the festival (except Easter weekend) Saturday 11thParking / 10amon-site. For artist FREE Entry. details visit www.nationaltrust.je

* Become a member today www.nationaltrust.je/registration

Plémont Unsprung A walk along the cliff paths from Gréve de Lecq to enjoy the restored landscape of Plémont – from eyesore to wilderness.

Discover what the achievements and aspirations are for this magical site before returning through the lanes and farm tracks back to the start point.  Gréve de Lecq - Public car park next to round tower  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th / 10am - 4pm Thursday 9th / 7pm - 9pm

‘Sparkling Fantasies’ A Talk about Peter Fabergé

Birds on the Edge Spring Walk

Peter Le Rossignol gives a special talk on the Russian Imperial Easter eggs and other opulent fantastical gifts which emanated from the Fabergé workshops.

Join the Birds On The Edge Project Officer for a walk through coastal habitats being restored back to nature to help our endangered birds, flowers, insects and reptiles.

 16 New Street  £25 Trust Members, £30 Non-Members* including wine and canapés  483193 - Book and pay in advance

 Devil’s Hole upper car park  Approximately 2hrs  Retiring collection for Birds On The Edge No booking needed, just turn up on the day.

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Sunday 12th / 10am

National Trust Sketchbook Workshops (Watercolour/Pens)

An opportunity to work with London artist, Victoria Francis, to develop a collection of works on paper in response to National Trust properties.  Meeting point given at time of booking  Sat 11th - For Beginners. ‘How to draw’ & ‘experimenting with materials’ sessions. Sun 12th - For experienced artists who want to devote a day to drawing, painting National Trust properties in the company of other artists.  £75 per session including Ploughman’s Lunch  483193 - Book and pay in advance

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Thursdays 16th, 23rd & 30th April, 7th May / 6pm - 8pm

19th, 21st & 27th / 10.30am

kindly sponsored by Jersey Tourism

A guided walk with the National Trust’s Mike Stentiford MBE to Le Noir Pré and the Wetland Centre.

The Colour Purple

Blockhouse Blockbusters

Exactly 70 years after the Liberation of Jersey, what better location can there be to view some cinematic highlights of the Occupation than our unique bunker theatre.  National Trust for Jersey Wetland Centre  Bring a jumper!  £10 including a glass of wine  483193 - Book and pay in advance

Sunday 26th / 2pm

Strongpoint Plémont Matthew Costard, Vice-President of the Channel Islands Occupation Society (Jersey), will be leading a guided walk around the German fortifications of Strongpoint Plémont.  Meeting point given at time of booking  Duration: 2hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

MAY Sunday 10th / 2pm

Make Tea not War with Bob Le Sueur

Take a vintage coach tour visiting a number of National Trust sites with Bob Le Sueur.

Hear his anecdotes on ‘The Lighter Side of Life during the Occupation’. Finishing with a sumptuous afternoon tea at Grève de Lecq Barracks.

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LIGHT

Thu 21st - Fri 22nd / 10am - 4pm

Dawn Chorus – Shhhhhhh!

As buds begin to burst and birds open their springtime ‘twitter accounts’, why not join us on our ‘up with the lark and to bed with a blackbird’ guided walks. Under the watchful eye and sensitive ear of the National Trust’s Mike Stentiford MBE. Greet the morning on ‘The Forgotten Forest Amble’ at Val de la Mare reservoir.

WALK

STARTS

 Sunday

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26th April

 Val de la Mare Reservoir Car park

 Duration 1 hour  FREE - Trust Members £5 Non-Members*

 Meeting point given at time of booking  Look your stylish best – wear wartime hats  £20  483193 - Booking essential

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 Car park opposite Kempt Tower  Duration: 2hrs

* Become a member today www.nationaltrust.je/registration

Glorious Georgian Gastronomy kindly sponsored

by Jersey Tourism

As Part of the Jersey Food Festival visit 16 New Street where the cook will be preparing sweet and savoury creations of the 18th century table.  16 New Street  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

Sunday 24th / 2pm - 4pm

Orchid Field (Le Noir Pré) Open Afternoon

Be the first to see a cresendo of colour at Le Noir Pré, our orchid meadows.

Learn about the flowers with expert Jer sey Orc hids botanist Tina Hull, discover how to photograph them, and keep the children entertained with Bug Safaris with a National Trust Ranger.  Le Chemin de L’Ouziere, St Ouen’s Bay  FREE entry - Donations Welcome

Saturday 30th / 2pm

Roses, Butterflies & Orchids

IN A DIFFERENT

LIGHT

As buds begin to burst and birds open their springtime ‘twitter accounts’, why not join us on our ‘up with the lark and to bed with a blackbird’ guided walks. Under the watchful eye and sensitive ear of the National Trust’s Mike Stentiford MBE.

Walk amongst the wild flowers, reptiles and insects that thrive in the reserves of La Mare au fl y Common Blue Butter Seigneur and La Mielle de Morville and revel in the beauty that is the gem of the west.

Bid farewell to the day on The Hamptonne Woodland Walk

 Meeting point given at time of booking  Duration: 2.5hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

 Hamptonne Country Life Museum Car park

 Car park opposite Kempt Tower

 Upper car park at Devil’s Hole

 Duration: 1hr

 Duration: 2hrs

 Duration 11/2 hrs

 FREE - Trust Members £5 Non-Members*

 FREE - Trust Members £5 Non-Members*

 FREE - Trust Members £5 Non-Members*

WALK

STARTS

 Sunday

6 30 .

PM

3rd May

The ‘Wild West early morning Wetland Circular’

WALK

STARTS

 Sunday

8 30 .

AM

10th May

‘L’amour Le Mourier’.

Le Mourier Valley and coastal headlands

7 30

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PM

STARTS

 Sunday

17th May

JUNE Friday 5th June / 10am - 1pm

Coffee for our Coastline Fancy a cuppa? You are invited to a fundraising coffee morning in aid of the National Trust Coastline Campaign.

There will be tea, coffee and cake for all, along with musical entertainment, raffle prizes and extra surprises on the day.  Blampied Farm, Rue de la Scelleterie, St Lawrence (signposted on the day)

Saturday 13th / 2.30pm

Thursday 18th / 7pm - 10pm

Enter the magical world of the honey bee and learn how long it takes them to produce a spoonful of honey. Discover how the ancient craft of beekeeping plays an important part in world food production and what the world would be like without the honey bee.

Antiques expert Peter Le Rossignol hosts this gastronomic celebration of the event that brought the Napoleonic Wars to their conclusion, ending the political and military career of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Beez Kneez Taster Session

 The Elms Pressoir and Orchard  £10 Trust Members, £15 Non-Members*  483193 - Booking essential

Waterloo Bi-Centenary Dinner at 16 New Street

Du ke of Wel ling ton

 16 New Street  £99 per person - 3 course meal, including wine  483193 - Book and pay in advance

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JULY Saturday 20th / 2pm

Saturday 4th / 2pm

Walk the high country and lowlands of St Ouen and experience the wild and secret places that help make this parish such a special place to explore.

Take a walk back in time and tide in the East of the Island, nothing is as it seems in this world of water and stone.

Wade the Oregan Trail

JUN2E 6TH

FRIDAY RDAY & SATU H 27T

BY ASH BUR SPONS

* Become a member today www.nationaltrust.je/registration

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 Car park opposite Kempt Tower  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

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£5 PARKLLECTION ING

Saturday 11th / 10am - 12.30pm

Join Jean Treleven for a journey around the mills and bunkers of rural St Lawrence and St Peter, with a chance to consider some of the Island's Norse place names. The walk includes a very steep hill. There will be the opportunity to visit Quétivel Mill.

Gargate Mill, 1958

Courtesy of Société Jersiaise

The Tea Party

2PM CHILDREN SESSIONS LAST APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS

 Room 4 Grève de Lecq Barracks

 FREE parking - public car park. Few spaces for limited mobility  £6 per person. All proceeds go towards maintaining Plémont Forever and for Everyone.

AUGUST Saturday 1st / 1pm

Water World

The water world of Coup Isi lies on the outer reaches of the Violet Bank beyond Seymour Tower. This is a magical place of mini monsters and hidden worlds for you to discover.

MUST BE ACCOMPANIED

BY AN ADULT

Stride through the wild grasses of Le Noir Pré to our secret hideaway beside St Ouen’s pond to discover and learn about the abundance of invertebrates hiding in this unspoilt habitat.

Come enjoy a cream tea at Grève de Lecq Barracks, with scones and tea and a fabulous raffle in a unique setting.

 Meeting point given at time of booking  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

DISCOVER

HAVE FUN

STARTS AT

Vikings, Mills and Bunkers Walk

Saturday 25th / 2.30pm

SUNSE

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 Meeting point given at time of booking  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

 Mill Pond, St Peter’s Valley  Duration: 2.5hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

EXPLORE

JULY   

Monday 27th Tuesday 28th Thursday 30th

GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING BOOKING ESSENTIAL

 483193 TRUST MEMBERS

AUGUST       

Monday 10th Tuesday 11th Thursday 13th Monday 24th Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th Thursday 27th

Suitable for children 4 -11 years old.

Unsuitable for buggies.

CHILD 5 PER NON-MEMBERS

BRING WITH YOU  WEAR LONG TROUSERS AND CLOSED SHOES.

Splash through the rock pools at low-tide to discover ginormous shore crabs, tiny spider crabs, colourful anenomes and beautiful starfish. Learn to look at this familiar environment in a new way and discover creatures you have never seen before!

JULY Mon 27th / 9am Tue 28th / 10am  Wed 29th / 11am  Fri 31st / 1pm

AUGUST Mon 10th / 9am Tue 11th / 10am  Wed 12th / 11am  Wed 26th / 9.30am  Thu 27th /10.30am  Fri 28th / 11.30am

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SESSIONS LAST APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS

BRING WITH YOU  CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

 Given at time of booking  Suitable for children 4-11yrs old and unsuitable buggies

 FREE - Trust Members, £5 Per Child Non-Members*

 483193 - Booking essential

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

8th 9th & 10th / 7pm - 8.30pm

Sunday 4th / 11am - 4pm

1st, 8th, 15th, 22th / 1.15pm - 1.45pm

Showcasing Jersey’s rich musical talent over three evenings in the pleasant atmosphere of the gently illuminated 19th century Club Room.

Following Guernsey's lead, The National Trust for Jersey is holding its first conker championship! Tear the kids away from their iPads and teach them how to play the good old-fashioned way. With a trophy for the victorious ‘conquerer’ and a variety of nostalgic games and activities, this is sure to be a fun trip down memory lane for all the family.

Discover the wealth of interesting and unusual crafts practised by members of the Island community in this series of lunchtime talks/ demonstrations.

Twilight Tunes by Candlelight

 16 New Street  £10 including a glass of wine  483193 - Book and pay in advance

Saturday 12th / 2pm

Hidden Ways

Meander through the hidden lanes, bridle paths and wooded valleys of St Martin from Forge to Ford and back again.  Car park opposite St Martin's School  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members £5 Non-Members*

Bonkers for Conkers

 Location TBC. Visit www.nationaltrust.je closer to the time

 Conkers for the main competition will be supplied on the day.  Free Entry

Living Craftsmen

Traditional Skills  16 New Street  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*  483193 - Book and pay in advance

BU KING MA ELMS AT THE

Thursday 22nd October Friday 23rd October

Suitable for all ages

Sunday 11th / 10am

Restoration Progress

Peeling will start again at 10am until late. Stirring will commence mid-morning on Friday, continuing until Saturday lunch time. In the evening there will

 Le Moulin de Quétivel, Mont Fallu, St Peter’s Valley  FREE under 10s and Trust Members, £3 Non-Members*

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 Les Landes car park (sign posted on the day) /  Duration: 3hrs  FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

Saturday 24th October

Market day - from 10am to 4pm, pumpkin carving, music and most importantly jar filling and then buying your hot fresh Black Butter.

WOODLAND

WANDERS 10AM & 2PM

APPROX. 2HRS

As the seasons change, come and walk through crunchy leaves and squelchy mud in the beautiful setting of Hamptonne Woods.

With brand new activities for autumn 2015, children will experience the season in a fun and educational way.

Wednesday 28th October Thursday 29th October  Friday 30th October  

Saturday 17th / 10am

Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st / 6pm

Join Andrea Simoncelli for a guided walk on National Trust land to identify edible mushrooms. Walkers will gain a true appreciation of the fungi world, regardless of their ‘pot’ potential, the colours, forms, shapes and quirks that species display.

Prepare yourself for a feast of screams as your ghost host leads you along the dark paths of Jersey’s supernatural past, through tales that will freeze your blood and shatter your nerves. You have been warned!

 Meeting point given at time of booking  Duration: 2hrs. Bring basket & pen knife  483193 - Booking essential

 Quétivel Mill Pond car park, St Peter’s Valley (Uneven terrain)  £10 for adults, £5 for children  483193 - Book and pay in advance

Mushrooms for the Pot

Plémont revisited is an opportunity to walk the freshly landscaped former Holiday Camp site. Learn about the work being carried out by the National Trust to restore the site to nature and get to know the new pathways and viewing areas.

be food and entertainment for all the volunteers.

 The Elms, St Mary /  To volunteer to stir, peel or jar up, or alternatively bake a cake or make a bean crock for Friday evening, please call Karen Evans on 483193 /  FREE

Open Milling Day

North Coast - Plémont

Come along and get involved with our annual Black Butter making event, it’s a real community affair with all ages welcome and it’s free!

Apple Peeling - from 2pm to 5pm

Saturday 26th / 10am - 4pm Come along to the only working water mill in Jersey to view the milling process. Meet the Miller, buy freshly ground Moulin de Quétivel 's Miller flour and visit our shop for gifts and refreshments.

For full details visit our website www.nationaltrust.je

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Tales of the Unexpected

 Given at time of booking

 Suitable for ages 4 -11 years old.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear long trousers and closed shoes that you do not mind getting muddy.

Unsuitable for buggies.

 FREE - Trust Members, £5 Non-Members*

 483193 - Booking essential

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SATURDAYS FROM

NOVEMBER Saturday 7th / 10am

Birds On The Edge Autumn Walk

Join the Birds On The Edge Project So rel Officer for a walk through coastal habitats being restored back to nature to help our endangered birds, flowers, insects and reptiles.

Wednesdays: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th / 7pm - 9pm

Films by the Fireside

Let the cares of the day fall away as you are drawn into the enchanting tale of a fine period drama.  16 New Street  £10 including a glass of wine  483193 - Book and pay in advance

Tuesdays: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th / 1.15pm - 1.45pm

Nature comes to New Street Environmental Talks Have you ever wanted to find out more about our local wildlife, but find you never quite have the time? Then join our Rangers and local experts who can tell you what you can find, and how you too can help protect our diverse environment.

Thursdays: Nov 26th - Dec 17th / 4 - 8pm

Late Night Shopping

Lose yourself in the National Trust shop, laden with imaginative and beautiful gifts, as you are served seasonal refreshments.

 16 New Street  Museum also open  FREE entry to shop

10AM - 5PM

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 Devil’s Hole upper car park  Duration: 2hrs approximately No booking needed, just turn up

CELEBRATION

Retiring collection for Birds On The Edge

Be enthralled by the magic of Christmas past as you are drawn into the palpable atmosphere of this festively adorned Regency building.

Father Christmas welcomes you into his apartment to share tales of the Yuletide yesteryear, and receive a special gift all of your own.

Monday 30th / 7pm - 9pm

Never Felt Better! with Gina Rive

Learn to create your own needle felt Christmas decoration in this fun taster session.

You will make Needle Felting a Christmas decoration to take home and go away with a head full of ideas. All equipment is included along with Christmassy refreshments!  Room 4, Grève de Lecq Barracks  £20

 16 New Street  Please feel free to bring your lunch Seats limited - first come first served  £5 per person

DECEMBER Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 December / 6-7.30pm

Candlelit Tours of 16 New Street Get into the real spirit of Christmas by immersing yourself in the magical feel of this glorious Regency property, brought to life by costumed actors. Enjoy seasonal refreshments by the fireside afterwards.  16 New Street  £10  483193 - Booking essential

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28 NOVEMBER TILL 19 DECEMBER

* Become a member today www.nationaltrust.je/registration

Club Room

 16 New Street  £4 for children to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift to take home

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COME AND STAY WITH US A weekend break in one of our historic buildings offers an opportunity to getaway from it all. Whether you are seeking a romantic get away, a peaceful beach stay or to celebrate a family occasion, then a National Trust for Jersey short-term let could be the perfect choice for you.

HOLIDAY COTTAGES

HISTORIC VENUES

HISTORIC VENUES

Grève de Lecq Barracks

Le Câtel Fort

Le Don Hilton

The Officers’ Quarters offer a unique opportunity to experience living in a 19th century barracks situated on Jersey’s beautiful north coast.

Located at Grève de Lecq, the accommodation has a sea view and is within two minutes walking distance of a golden sandy beach, stunning north coastal walks, and a number of local pubs and excellent beach cafés.

Handsomely refurbished by The National Trust for Jersey in 2000, this high quality, centrally heated accommodation has been carefully created within the Officers’ Quarters, whilst still retaining the historic fabric, including features such as the original fireplaces. There is spacious and modern accommodation for up to six people.

During the summer season, the rest of the Barracks is open to the public, with special events being held on a very occasional basis during the evening.

History greets you at every turn in this 18th century guardhouse, situated high on the eastern cliffs that dominate Grève de Lecq Bay. Although it was initially built to protect the Island from invasion, it has now become the perfect spot for a peaceful and tranquil break. Surrounded by stunning views and a refreshing sea breeze, this site is an ideal base for beach activities, exploring Grève de Lecq Bay, or just relaxing around a BBQ with friends and family.

Known colloquially as the ‘White House’ due to its distinctive whitewashed exterior, this 18th century building was used as a powder magazine up until the end of the Napoleonic wars.

After the wars, with no further need to defend the Island, the property was converted into a simple cottage. Today its basic facilities perfectly lend itself to use as a stone tent in one of the most beautiful coastal locations on the Island. An ideal venue to get away from it all.

Despite the simplicity of this accommodation, the location of the building, as well as its attractive and quirky facade, makes it a superb and exciting place to stay for a few days.

With a grassy front lawn, stunning views and a beautiful heritage building to enjoy, Le Câtel Fort is a picture perfect location to enjoy a short break with friends and family.

Weekly hire fees range from £800 up to £1,300 during peak season.

Children are very welcome, but unfortunately no pets are allowed.

For further details please call Macole’s 488121 or Freedom Holidays 725259.

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Listen to stories and be creative in the great outdoors with Tots’ Tales Squelch in the mud on a Woodland Wander Hunt for clues then meet the Easter Bunny and receive your chocolate egg at Le Moulin de Quétivel

Woodland Wander

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Journey back in time and Learn how to be ladies and gentlemen at 16 New Street

Come face to face with an awesome wasp spider on a Bug Safari

Uncover amazing creatures on a Rockpool Ramble

Hire an activity backpack

bursting with fun and

games for the Wetland Centre

Get ready to battle your opponent at ‘Bonkers for Conkers’

Tinkle the ivories at 16 New Street

Easter Bunny

Visit 16 New Street to meet the REAL Father Christmas and receive a gift (only if you have been good!)

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Would you like to discover more about The National Trust for Jersey and be the first to hear about our news and events? Then why not

• Access to over 300 houses and gardens owned by The National Trust in the British Isles

and enjoy these benefits and more.

• A range of events throughout the year including Sunset Concerts, Black Butter Making and CI Heritage Festival events

become a member

• Exclusive discounts for members • Free regular guided walks and talks

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• Free educational programmes such as Rock Pool Rambles, Bug Safaris and Woodland Wanders

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• Reduced rates for the hire of Trust properties

JOIN TODAY

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• Free entry to Le Moulin de Quétivel, Grève de Lecq Barracks, 16 New Street and Hamptonne Country Life Museum • The National Trust Conservation Volunteers and community projects • Free handbook worth £15.00

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fresh air. charming countryside. spectacular views.

VAL DE LA MARE & queen’s valley RESERVOIRs Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Val de la Mare and Queen’s Valley Reservoirs are both open for your enjoyment 365 days a year.

Home to many species of birds, wildlife and rich greenery, the reservoirs are perfect for long, leisurely walks or running whilst you take in the spectacular views.

You can find out more about Val de la Mare and Queen’s Valley Reservoirs, including walking routes, freshwater fishing and birdwatching on our website.

jerseywater.je/leisure