Governance Update Memorials and Benches

The Trust receives regular requests to site benches and other memorials or plant trees in memory of loved ones. We understand that our members want to mark the passing of a loved one in a special place or at a location that holds precious memories. However, this can risk altering the character of these spaces especially when flowers and cards are left in situ making it rather awkward for people wanting to use them.

There is a more natural way of remembering loved ones and that is to consider supporting one of our existing projects that provides new habitats for wildlife. The Trust can plant a native tree, hedgerow or spring bulbs in memorium. Alternatively, we would also be extremely grateful for any donations that support our daily operations, such as maintaining a footpath, managing our woodlands or restoring historical buildings for everyone to keep on enjoying forever.

The annual INTO conference (International National Trusts Organisation) was held in Dundee and the National Trust for Jersey won the Excellence Award for ‘Highlighting Environmental Issues’. The Trust were Joint winners for the Puffin Sculpture Project at Plémont and for the Silent Garden Puppet Show which was staged throughout the summer at Le Moulin de Quètivel based on Penny Byrne’s book created for the Trust entitled

‘The Silent Garden with Cyril Squirrel and Friends’.

The Trust also fared very well at the Jersey Construction Awards again winning an award for the Puffin Sculpture Project and winning ‘Best refurbishment of an historic building Award’ for the conversion to selfcatering of Gréve de Lecq Barracks, St Mary in collaboration with Barnes, Collie and Fischer Architects.