Meet the Guides

AMANDA BOND

Amanda is a Member of the ANFT – a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and has worked with the National Trust for Jersey on its #LoveNature Festival leading Earth Walks. Forest Bathing is a new venture.

TOM BUNTING

Tom has drawn on his 20 years’ experience as a Blue Badge Guide and 30 years as a teacher to inform hundreds of people about the many amazing features of Jersey all delivered in his engaging, relaxed and humorous style.

MELANIE CAVEY

Jersey born and with a local Bronze Badge qualification (she) Melanie has a passion for the island and its fascinating history and beautiful environment. Her main aim is always to make Jersey more than ‘just an island’, by bringing it alive through the stories behind buildings, places and some of the many people who have contributed to Jersey’s society

TINA HULL BSC (HONS) BOTANY.

Tina read Botany at Durham University and has a particular interest in how plants are adapted to their environment and their place in folklore and medicinal uses. Tina works closely with the National Trust for Jersey and is a Bronze Badge Guide.

STEPHEN LE QUESNE

Stephen is a Naturalist, Conservationist and Forest School Leader. He has worked and studied around the world on conservation projects including in South Africa and Namibia as well as working for the BBC on Springwatch. He has recently returned to Jersey after becoming qualified as a Safari Guide in Botswana. One of his passions is in the area of nature connection within communities, families and society.

NICKY MANSELL

Nicky is a Jersey Blue Badge guide and retired geography teacher. She has lived in the island for 36 years and is especially interested in uncovering the secrets of our landscapes from the first rock formations through ice ages and prehistoric times to today. Nicky is a keen adventurer, walker and sea kayaker.

ROGER NOEL

A Blue Badge Guide, and proud Jersey man who can trace his island roots back to the 14th Century. Roger’s love of history, nature and wildlife will provide you with a wealth of knowledge about Jersey’s famous Ramsar* sites, and our many Sites of Special Interest.

KAZZ PADIDAR

Kazz is the Director of Wild Adventures, a company that provides adventure activities in Jersey as well as overseas. Jersey is a playground for the adventure enthusiast with a great variety of outdoor pursuits to choose from. With towering sea cliffs, stunning coastline, and award winning beaches.

JON PARKES

Jon is the Lands Manager at the National Trust where he has worked for the past 20 years. Jon looks forward to taking walkers around some of the areas and projects that he and his team have managed and maintained over the years.

JOHN PINEL

John trained in Botany and has been working as an Ecologist for the past 25 years. He is involved in numerous local natural history groups and enjoys sharing his passion for our environment with others. John is a Council Member for the National Trust for Jersey.