The National Trust for Jersey's Discover Magazine, Spring 2024

In this issue

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VIEW FROM THE TOP Charles Alluto

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IN THE NEWS

Free passes for 16 New Street Thinking about a spring break?

Seabird Sanctuary Update Walking Through Springtime National Trust Research Report

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CAPITAL PROJECTS PROPERTIES

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INVASIVE SPECIES

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GREVE DE LECQ SEASIDE CAFE

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ANNUAL DINNER

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RESPONSE TO JERSEY MARINE SPATIAL PLAN

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STORM CIARAN UPDATED

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SPOTLIGHT ON JOHN OVENDEN

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WILDFLOWERS

Louise Whale

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PREPARING FOR SPRING Judith Queree

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NATIONAL TRUST HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND SITES IN THE SOUTHWEST

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THE JERSEY BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST

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CELEBRATING JERSEY'S ONLY REMAINING WORKING WATERMILL

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ECONOMIC VALUE OF THE TRUST

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SELF-GUIDED WALK

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CRAFT ACTIVITY

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EVENTS

Dates for the Diary

View from The Top

CHARLES ALLUTO CEO/SECRETARY - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY

There is an expectation and in many ways a tradition that when leaving an organisation you reflect on the past and celebrate your achievements. In that vein I am glad to say that the past 24 year years have been an amazing experience for me, and I will be forever grateful that I was given the opportunity to be part of a team delivering something meaningful for the benefit of our Island. From my very first day in the Trust’s small office in The Elms main house, I was immediately struck by the immense trust and faith that had been placed in both myself and my position, and the enormous support and encouragement provided to me by fellow staff, Council, members, volunteers, donors and supporters. On that early Autumn day I had become part of an organisation and a team, which was bound by shared values and an inherent belief that we could help protect the character and beauty of our Island home. This belief could be found in every part of the structure from the unassuming volunteer who produced 100's of mince pies and jars of jam to sell at the mill to the President who gave up his free time on a weekly basis to both mentor me and update my list of tasks!

Undoubtedly such support and trust in the early days enabled me to grow professionally as well as find the confidence to help the Trust deliver such important initiatives as the Coastline Campaign, the saving of

Plémontz, 16 New Street, the Foot Buildings and hopefully Le Marinel! Many of these projects were challenging and involved considerable risk, including a degree of public debate, but this was mitigated by an underlying recognition that these projects were the very reason why the Trust was established in 1936. Of course there were times when one could have adopted a more pragmatic and compromising approach, but the Trust has been extremely fortunate to have a number of Presidents and Vice Presidents with incredibly strong backbones. Such spirited defence and courage are becoming increasingly rare attributes for any charitable organisation, particularly in light of increasing regulation, governance, service level agreements and social media scrutiny. However, I wholeheartedly hope that the Trust continues to cherish its ability to freely speak its mind and defend our heritage with true gusto and determination. I am certain such characteristics will not only ensure the Trust remains relevant but also continue to secure it the support it so richly deserves.

It's inevitable that I depart from the Trust with a somewhat heavy heart, I am also delighted to be leaving at a time when Jersey is in sight of delivering 30by30 for both our marine and terrestrial habitats. The Trust should be incredibly proud to have had a role in supporting these conservation goals, which will be absolutely crucial for our Island’s future health and wellbeing. Undoubtedly, many

“The Trust is a noble thing, and humanly speaking – immortal. There are some silly mortals connected with it; but they will pass ”

more challenges lie ahead, but it is deeply heartening to see the Island heading in this direction. Equally the gifting of the Seaside Café at Grève de Lecq to the Trust is a milestone victory in many ways. Not only does it give the Trust a unique opportunity to deliver coastal regeneration for the benefit of the Island but also it demonstrates how the political landscape has changed since we started campaigning to safeguard Plémont. The political recognition that our coastline is worthy of investment and protection for the benefit of our community is worthy of celebration.

Finally I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported me in one way or another over the last 24 years. I have had a wonderful career at the Trust and it has been an honour and a privilege in so many ways. I would not change it for the world.

As a final sign off I sincerely hope that my successor enjoys the role as much as I have. If I was asked for any words of advice or tips, I would suggest that being passionate about

the cause, holding your steel, honing your diplomatic skills and remaining calm with keyboard warriors are all key prerequisites. Of course you will also need to be a jack of all trades but you will have the support of a dedicated team of staff and many, many volunteers including the Trust’s Council. On a personal note I have always sought to never take myself too seriously and remember that I am one cog in a big wheel. As, Beatrix Potter, who was one of the most important benefactors of The National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, once stated:

“The Trust is a noble thing, and humanly speaking –immortal. There are some silly mortals connected with it; but they will pass”

Not only was Beatrix displaying her wicked sense of humour but also reminding us all that the National Trust cause is truly about the long term and so much greater than any single individual.

Inthe News _

Free passes for 16 New Street

Kindly supported by

This summer the Trust has teamed up with Ogier and the Children and Families Hub, who currently support around 400 disadvantaged children in Jersey, to offer free passes for 150 families to attend events and activities at 16 New Street during the school holidays.

‘Visiting a museum as a family is a really enjoyable experience’, says Museums Manager, Catherine Ward ‘an opportunity to engage with real objects, real stories and real people.

Here at the Georgian House our aim is to welcome the whole family unit.

We hope this year’s programme of family activities, which includes sensory trails, a new treasure hunt, activity sheets and hands-on craft activities will create lasting memories.

Gavin Quenault is our new Properties Assistant

supporting the small team that look after and repair and refurbish our 30 historic properties.

Gavin has worked for his family firm and over the years has been involved in landscape gardening and the building trade.

Thinking about a spring break?

SeabirdSanctuary Update

from birds on the edge

In 2023 the Birds On The Edge partnership undertook a public consultation, which involved a short section of fence being installed on the cliffs east of Plémont for demonstration purposes. As part of the consultation process, the public was asked whether they would accept a mile-long fence to create a predator-free sanctuary. This is considered to be the only feasible solution to halt the decline of native species and to allow them and other species to return to Jersey and increase their numbers safely. The project also aims to remove bracken and restore heathlands and coastal grasslands, which support a large number of native birds, reptiles and plants threatened locally.

We were overwhelmed by the level of public engagement of the consultation, with 91% of the participants voting to support the project. The reasons that the public has given to support the sanctuary include the biodiversity gains that it will produce, protecting our natural heritage, taking responsibility of a problem caused by humans, and becoming an example for other ambitious conservation initiatives for the UK and Europe.

Presently the partnership is finalising the planning application for the creation of the sanctuary, which will be submitted during the spring.

New CEO Appointed

Following a thorough recruitment process involving support from the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO), the National Trust for Jersey is delighted to confirm the appointment of Alan Le Maistre as Chief Executive Officer designate.

Mr Le Maistre, who currently works for the Trust as its Fundraising Officer, will take up the appointment at the Trust’s AGM in April 2024.

The Trust’s President, Charlie Malet de Carteret, said:

“We are delighted that Alan has accepted the role as the Trust’s CEO. We are confident that he will build upon the strong foundations which Charles Alluto has established over the last 25 years and take the Trust forward towards its 100th anniversary in 2036. The Council and all our staff very much look forward to working with him.”

In accepting the appointment

Mr Le Maistre said:

“We are blessed to live on an island so rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Our island unites us, and we have a shared responsibility to protect it, for the enjoyment of all islanders and for future generations. I am very grateful for the opportunity afforded to me by the Trust. It is an exciting time for the organisation. We have the chance to build on our past success and to use our lands, buildings, and people to give back so much more to the island. I very much look forward to being part of that journey.”

Charles Alluto said:

“I am pleased to be handing the reins over to such a dedicated and committed supporter of the Trust’s vision and values. Alan has the skills needed to continue developing the Trust’s important work in the Island and I wish him every success in the coming years.”

Walking SpringtimeThrough

The Trust has joined forces with Connect Me and is staging a walking festival celebrating the wonders of springtime from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 April.

The Trust is also creating a series of regular guided walks throughout the year which started with a Valentine’s Day walk looking at the myth, magic and folklore of flowers especially those associated with love and romance with local Botanist, Tina Hull.

The Connect Me: Connecting our Communities Grant Scheme is a Government of Jersey initiative to provide opportunities for Jersey residents to participate in cultural and

physical activities. The scheme, which is administered by Customer and Local Services (CLS), aims to address the effects of the COVID-19 and related isolation on the physical and mental health of islanders.

The Trust is fortunate to care for many beautiful natural spaces and what sets its walking apart, aside from the sheer diversity and beauty of the lands and sites it manages is also the opportunity to access places not normally available to the public during these seasonal walking festivals.

A full walking programme and festival guide will be published in due course.

National Trust Research Report

January 2024

AIM & OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH

The research aim was to gain insight on islanders’ views on the National Trust for Jersey plus identify members key motivators and help shape future strategic, marketing and communications plans.

Specific objectives included:

• Assessing awareness levels of the National Trust and identifying other memberships islanders have

• Identifying what motivates members, what they value about their membership

Exploring members expectations and what matters most for them

• Exploring what islanders perceive the National Trust cause to be

• Identifying their perceptions of the National Trust’s lands/ownership

• Exploring perceptions on future priorities

• For non-members identify key reasons why not and if they are members of other organisations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4insight is an independent, professional, Jersey-based opinion research agency. It was commissioned, in October 2023, by the National Trust for Jersey (NTJ) to run an anonymous survey on islanders’ opinions, to obtain views on awareness level, how it is perceived and its' future priorities.

A total of 662 respondents answered the survey, 304 (46%) of whom were members, and 358 (54%) were not members.

Key survey findings included:

Awareness - There was good awareness of all the long-established organisations, active in the National Trust for Jersey's sector, but slightly less awareness of the newer organisations, viz. Jersey National Park and Jersey Marine Conservation. As regards the Trust itself 24% of the respondents thought it was part of the UK National Trust and 38% thought it was funded, in part, by Jersey Government grants.

Protections - Over 85% thought it was 'very important' there was protection, in Jersey, for the Natural Environment/ landscape, the marine environment and biodiversity/wildlife. There was lesser support for the protection of historic buildings (72% 'very important') and cultural heritage e.g. Jerriais (42% 'very important'). A clear majority (64%) thought that more protection was needed for coastal and green spaces, whereas, for historic buildings, it was more mixed, with some (31%) advocating more protection, while 39% thought the protection was currently about right. On the need for an umbrella organisation, in Jersey, to prevent the duplication of efforts, in this field, a small majority (54%) thought it would help, although the need for each existing organisation to maintain its' independent voice was also seen as important.

Focus & Priorities - Broadly speaking Nature Conservation and Restoration were seen as the most important future focus activities, of the National Trust for Jersey, particularly on-shore, with Historic Building protection a lesser element. This was also reflected in how the respondents said the Trust should use its' buildings and land holdings. Both the buildings and land were

seen as public access facilities and as platforms for encouraging tourism and craft skills. The land holdings were also seen as a major platform for nature/ wildlife restoration, with other access capabilities, such as allotments, being seen as desirable.

Future Campaigns - There was very strong support, over 85%, for the Trust to campaign for 30% of both Jersey's land and marine environments. to be protected, by 2030. There was slightly less support, 72%, for Jersey to become a pesticide-free island.

What would encourage Non-Members to join - The major draw is free access to Trust facilities, in Jersey, with the reciprocal free access, to National Trust facilities in the UK. There appeared to be a marketing opportunity in giving this type of access overseas, particularly for France.

Overall, the survey findings showed that the National Trust for Jersey is valued and its' efforts are appreciated. However, on the specific question of planning involvement, it is sometimes seen as over-zealous, and not willing to accept that there are trade-offs to maintain the public good. The Trust is seen as a major platform, though, to protect a lot of what is seen as desirable to conserve, in Jersey's environment/heritage, and in particular to encourage the restoration of the natural environment where this is in danger of disappearing with time. The future campaign proposals, 30% land/greenspace/marine environment protections by 2030 are strongly supported, as is the move to a pesticide-free island.

There were some significant differences between the responses coming from NTJ members, as opposed to the younger cohort, non-members and off-island visitors to Jersey. Chief amongst these differences were, in non-members, a slightly more relaxed attitude to protections and a wish for there to be an umbrella organisation, in this sector, to reduce confusion and the overlap/duplication of access and efforts.

proposed restorations and extension of habitable accommodation

at La Vallette ,

la rue des barraques, st. john

Located down a long carriage driveway, off a small public lane above Bonne Nuit bay, is the secluded historic farm property known as La Vallette. This attractive example of local, rural, vernacular architecture was bequeathed to the Trust in 1965 by the late Mr. Philip Le Masurier. It has a Jersey marriage stone over the front entrance of 1796 and there is evidence of earlier construction on the site.

The ‘L’ shape formed by the south facing main house and west wing, face onto a delightful secluded, garden on two levels, bordered to the south by agricultural land, also in Trust ownership, and to the east by an apple orchard.

Some limited ‘modernisation’ of the main house was carried out during the early 1970’s but only essential maintenance has been completed since that time. The property is now in need of general sensitive upgrading and to maximise the use of the buildings it is proposed that an additional bedroom suite be created within the roof space of the west wing.

Work to the central main house will include new electrical heating and improved bathroom facilities, a new electrical installation, lime pointing to a fireplace and complete redecoration. The ground floor of the west wing, which includes the main entrance hall, will be replanned to achieve

an improved internal reception hall, a new replacement kitchen with breakfast area and a pair of French doors opening onto the south garden. This will be achieved by the removal of the existing window and infill panel below and will not require disturbance to the historic external wall.

The first floor of the west wing will also be replanned to achieve an improved bedroom layout and an additional bedroom and bathroom in the roof space over the garage. Modern dormer windows will be replaced with heritage range Velux rooflights. Improvements to the surface of the yard areas to the west and north of the house will also be carried out and a new open fronted garage will replace the existing storage shed.

Many of the restored Trust properties now have rainwater recycling systems, high levels of thermal insulation and air source heat pumps in lieu of oil fired boilers. It is proposed that these facilities will also be incorporated within this project. Subject to receipt of Planning and Building Permissions it is hoped that the work at La Vallette can proceed during the second half of 2024.

- Robert Le Mottée MCIAT

Le Bourg transformer station

The Electrical Substation in Grouville was built in 1943 during the German occupation by Organisation Todt and was gifted to The Trust by Mrs Wheeler in 2022, in memory of her late husband, Advocate Laurence Wheeler.

After the Occupation, the building was used as a potato store but in recent years has remained unused. The Sub Station or “Schalthaus” was one of 3 located on the Island, but sadly it is the last remaining example, with the others being demolished in the late 70s.

The National Trust has prepared plans to convert this building into a one-bed self-catering unit, seeking to give the building a new and sustainable purpose without compromising its historic integrity. The Trust’s aim is to ensure the building remains in keeping with its rural surroundings.

Attached are the draft plans and we plan to submit these to Planning in early 2024.

La Casabie timber hut

With lots of talk about fallen timber from storm Ciaran and the possibilities of its use, a project currently in the pre-application phase would provide the perfect opportunity to use some of this timber.

I was approached by the National Trust to explore the possibility of bringing a vacant one-bedroom dwelling in the grounds of Bellozanne Abbey, back into use to assist with the housing crisis to provide a desirable one-bedroom rental unit.

The project was to also explore the use of a timber construction that could be part prefabricated and crafted to provide a sustainable low carbon dwelling, sympathetic to its surroundings and listed buildings such as the Grade 2 listed

La Casabie was built as an annex to Bellozanne Abbey and is a single storey rectangular plan building with a pitched corrugated metal roof and black horizonal timber boarded walls, sitting on a raised brick plinth. My first glimpse of La Casabie was on a barmy summer day, the black boarded gable end, with its corrugated roof nestling in the mature bushes of the garden to Bellozanne Abbey. The existing shrubs

providing privacy and almost making La Casabie invisible.

The existing construction and fabric of La Casabie would need to be substantially renovated to make it habitable under current standards and regulations. Initially I explored reusing the existing footprint of La Casabie but found that with the increase in depth of walls required for thermal standards the footprint would need to be increased. After various designs, it was proposed to retain a rectangular plan rotated 90 degrees in relation with Bellozanne Abbey on the same orientation and roughly above the existing plan. The mature trees and bushes are to be retained to maintain privacy The proposed dwelling will replicate the existing form of the black timber single storey rectangular plan with a pitched roof. There will be openings in the south gable and to the west, and only a high-level opening looking toward Bellozanne Abbey to maintain privacy to both properties. A further single storey wing to the west, will be added to provide additional living space.

The interiors are proposed to be open to the roof structure above with rooflights enhancing the spatial quality within the space.

Pampas Grass - The Silent Invader

If you were to take a walk or drive into Jersey’s countryside, it wouldn’t be long before you come across the characteristic, dramatic, silvery, feather-like flowers of a pampas grass plant, floating above a mass of long, narrow leaves. Whilst these plants may look in keeping with Jersey’s mix of environments, pampas grass is in fact an ever-increasing invasive nonnative species (INNS) that has silently colonised much of the island, and which now threatens both our local wildlife, environment, and economy.

Originally from South America and native to countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Chile, pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) was first recorded as being established in Jersey in 1925. First introduced as a popular plant for landscaping and gardening, it has now been allowed to escape into the wild where it is beginning to act as a non-native invasive species.

Pampas grass is a long living, dense tussock-grass with long, narrow, razorsharp leaves (in fact Cortaderia is from cortar, the Spanish for cut) and large “feather-like” flower heads. Individual plants can grow up to 4 metres tall and below ground, the roots can extend up to 12 feet out into the soil.

In its native home of South America, pampas grass is common in the wet soils of meadows, dunes, and river habitats. Closer to home, similar habitats have been colonised in areas where it has been introduced. The plant is considered a generalist which means it’s a “survivor” and can tolerate a wide range of habitats and conditions, including those of woodlands, grasslands, and coastal environments. As a result, pampas grass is becoming increasingly common across the countryside especially in areas close to human development or on unused farmland. In the UK, the species is increasing in range, particularly in the south and south-west of England. In Jersey, the plant was recorded as rare in Frances Le Sueur’s 1984 publication, “Flora of Jersey”, but the plant has now spread across most of the island, colonising unused fields, coastal escarpments, banks and deteriorating walls and many other natural and semi-natural areas.

Pampas grasses’ potential as an invasive species is partly down to its adaptability but also its ability to disperse seeds quickly and at great distances. When it was first brought to the island, most of the plants grown were female and therefore little seed was produced. However, in recent years, imported seed has introduced bisexual plants which can now fertilise with one another and produce seed – a trait known as gynodioecy. When flowering, the flowerheads of pampas grass can be large and densely packed with seeds - each flowerhead able to produce up to 100,000 seeds per head! Individual seeds are small and light meaning that they can be carried far afield by wind, water or by catching a lift on the fur of animals, the clothes of humans and in our garden waste. In some cases, seeds can be dispersed up to 20km away from their origin!

The large and dense impenetrable stands produced as the plant grows, along with its rapid growth both above and below ground, allows it to outcompete and exclude other native plants from a location. The impacts of this are that it reduces the native biodiversity of the area whilst also preventing human access to the special environments that we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy. Plants growing along the roadside can affect visibility of car users and can be destructive to walls and other infrastructure which they grow upon. Large plants also contain a large amount of flammable material especially when dead which can create fire hazards in areas where they are densely populated. The large “feather” flowerheads can also trigger pollen allergies or hay fever in sensitive people and the sharp leaf edges can create a nasty cut when handled carelessly. The management and removal of the above and below ground sections of the plant is a costly, time intensive endeavour that requires the use of a digger and other control methods. In some cases, this work itself can even cause damage to the environments where the plant has colonised.

The rapid potential spread of pampas grass, its tendency to be a generalist in terms of where it can grow and its possible impacts have warranted its consideration for inclusion as an INNS of concern both in Jersey and further afield. On the Iberian Peninsula, representatives from France, Spain and Portugal have come together under the LIFE Stop Cortaderia strategy to coordinate, monitor and manage pampas grass in western Europe. This strategy includes actions to raise awareness about pampas grass and its effect on biodiversity, stop the spread of the plant, reduce its presence in coastal protected areas and test new methods for its control with the hope of replicating this elsewhere.

Here in the Channel Islands, representatives from Jersey and Guernsey recently came together to risk assess all INNS species (both animal and plant) present in the Channel Islands which are understood to have high to medium impacts on native biodiversity. In Jersey, pampas grass was ranked eighth out of the 186 invasive species assessed with high scores given to its ecological impact and invasive potential. A similar result was produced for Guernsey with the species being ranked tenth out of 140 species. The next stage for both the Jersey and Guernsey governments is to determine management strategies for this species to stop its spread and to ensure that it is effectively removed from sensitive ecological areas.

This work has already begun; the Biosecurity team within the Government of Jersey has begun recording sites where the plant is growing so that a baseline island wide distribution map can be created. The team are also working alongside the nonnative species secretariat (NNSS) of the UK to promote best practice advice and raise awareness of the plant, amongst others, and how it can be controlled.

One of the UK initiatives led by the NNSS, spreading the message about the dangers of allowing an ornamental garden to escape into the wild, is “Be Plant Wise”. Through this, members of the public can continue to enjoy their garden whilst acting responsibly and helping to protect the environment. The three key elements of this are:

• Know what you grow – choosing the right plants for gardens, pond and water features and avoid planting invasive plants.

• Stop the spread – Keeping plants to the garden and not planting them or allowing them to grow in the wild.

• Compost with care – Disposing of your unwanted plants, roots, weeds, seeds and seed heads in a responsible manner.

So, what can the public specifically do to control the spread of pampas grass in Jersey? Quite simply, if you already have one you could consider removing it and planting something else. The NNSS has created a free guide that provides alternative plants to pampas grass, and others, that can be planted in your garden. This guide is available on their websitenonnativespecies.org.

If removal isn’t an option, then its spread can be controlled by carefully removing the seed heads in the winter months before they begin to disperse. Larger plants can also be heavily cut back and reduced in size to avoid them becoming unmanageable. Of course, any material removed from plants should be composted appropriately and care should be taken not to spread seeds further by including them in garden waste.

In the last century, pampas grass has escaped from the gardens of Jersey’s residents and has silently begun to colonise our semi-natural areas of the island, changing their character and the balance of our native ecology within them. However, this silent invasion has now been discovered and work is underway to prevent further spread of the plant. By following best practice advice, members of the public can assist in this work and help ensure the spread of pampas grass is reduced. In doing so, this will help to protect our local, rich, native wildlife and our local heritage.

Alastair Christie and Adam DallasChapman work at Natural Environment as Invasive Species Officers. The work encompasses controlling Asian hornet to preventing the spread of non-native plants to dealing with the occasional coypu sighting!

Grève de Lecq

Seaside Café

The National Trust for Jersey is delighted that Deputy Lyndon Farnham’s proposition to The States Assembly to acquire the former Seaside Café at Grève De Lecq was successful and that the site will be gifted to the National Trust for Jersey subject to a condition that the Trust utilise the site for environmental, cultural, and social benefit to the public.

The Trust is very honoured to be gifted the site and is going out to public consultation regarding future uses for the site. The Trust has landholdings in the Bay which include Le Catel Fort and Grève de Lecq Barracks and restoring the site would further protect the natural beauty and rich heritage of the bay. Restoring public access to the beach and re-opening the car park is a priority.

Through the generosity and support of Islanders and from staging events including the annual Sunset Concerts at Mont Grantez, the Trust has managed to save Plémont, restore Devil’s Hole, and acquire several additional, undeveloped sites. The acquisition of Grève de Lecq would meet this long-term vision of having a coastline protected forever and for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions:-

Background

The Seaside Café was sold to its current owner in May 2021, who put forward plans to demolish the existing building and replace it with a new café together with a large private house. Provision for parking was to be reduced from around 80 spaces to 15 for the café. Planning permission for this scheme was approved in March 2022 and the site was put on the market for £5m in July 2022.

What Are the Trust’s Plans for the site?

The Trust’s Council has commissioned Socrates Architects to produce a number of outline schemes and is intending to put these out to public consultation.

These will range from refurbishment of the existing buildings, to include a café, interpretation area and education facilities; to complete demolition and restoration of the duneland landscape. All of the schemes will safeguard public access including free parking provision and pathways.

How will the Trust Pay for the refurbishment?

The Trust will use £500,000 from its Coastline Campaign and will fundraise for any additional costs similar to the Plémont campaign.

Why is the Trust Willing to take on the site?

The Trust’s Council considers the former Seaside Café to be a key strategic coastal site which should be permanently safeguarded for the benefit of the Island. It is happy to work in partnership with the States of Jersey to deliver such an outcome.

The Trust does not underestimate the financial challenges involved but it is equally of the view that such opportunities are extremely rare.

What Experience does the Trust have of restoring and running commercial ventures?

16 New Street

Threatened with demolition in the 1990s, 16 New Street was owned by A De Gruchy & Co and had been used as a YMCA in the past. A De Gruchy’s was subsequently acquired by the Merchant Retail Group, who in 2003 decided to donate the property to the Trust. Since then, the property has been fully restored and refurbished and is now a Georgian house museum. It is also hired out for private functions, weddings and used by the Trust as an event space.

The Foot Buildings

In November 2016, the Trust embarked on one of its largest capital projects to date by undertaking the repair and refurbishment of 3 modest but important early C19 town houses, colloquially known as the Foot Buildings. After a 10-year campaign, the Trust was given the opportunity by the Channel Islands Co-operative Society, to purchase Nos 4, 5 & 6 Pitt Street for the princely sum of a £1. It then had to source over £1.5m to secure their long-term future within a very tight deadline. The Foot Buildings now consists of three tenanted apartments and a busy cafe which is managed by Ella and Drew Locke.

Grève de Lecq Barracks

The Trust purchased Grève de Lecq Barracks, the last remaining in a long line of British fortifications to be built in the vicinity, in 1972 and carried out a sympathetic programme of restoration. Initially a museum/interpretation centre, the site included a unit of self-catering accommodation in the Officer’s Quarters which was further developed and increased to three self-catering units promoted via the Trust and Freedom Holidays. The site was subsequently rented to ArtHouse Jersey which moved to the Barracks in September 2019 providing a cultural hub for the island.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

The Trust acquired Hamptonne in 1987 with pound for pound match funding from the States of Jersey. Thereafter the renovation was funded by the Société Jersiaise and the Country Life Museum is now run and managed by Jersey Heritage. This partnership enabled Hamptonne to be safeguarded from unsuitable development and has delivered an exceptional heritage museum site for the benefit of the Island.

Annual General Meeting & Annual Dinner

Friday 19th April at La Mare Wine Estate at 6pm followed by the annual dinner in The Winery.

Our speaker for the evening is Philip Long OBE.

Philip Long joined the National Trust for Scotland as Chief Executive in 2020, accountable to the Board of Trustees for all aspects of the work of the charity.

From 2011 he was founding Director of V&A Dundee, which opened in 2018 as a new international museum with a mission to enrich people’s lives through understanding of the designed world, its heritage and its vital role in our future. Prior to V&A Dundee, Philip was Senior Curator at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

His academic specialisation is in historic and contemporary Scottish and wider British art and design, on which he has curated many exhibitions and written widely, including on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Sir Basil Spence, the Scottish Colourists, the Edinburgh School of Artists and many contemporary artists. He was co-editor of The Story of Scottish Design (published in 2018), the first comprehensive history of Scotland’s design heritage.

Philip’s international work has included the curation of Scotland’s presentation at the Venice Biennale (2007), responsibility for the UK presentation at the Milan Design Triennale (2016) and advising museums and government agencies on the development of new cultural and heritage organisations.

He is an Honorary Research Fellow of St Andrews University and a Board member of Creative Scotland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and in 2019 was the recipient of a unique award for Transforming Scotland from the Institute of Directors. He received an OBE in the New Year’s Honour List in 2020 for services to Culture and Heritage.

PHILIP LONG - CHIEF EXECUTIVE, NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND OBE FRSE

Starters

HOME CURED SALMON GRAVADLAX

Cucumber vichyssoise, shellfish oil, avocado, salmon caviar, chervil Or CRISPY BEED RILLETTE

Beetroot salad, yoghurt, chives, pomegranate Or PUY LENTIL PATE

King oyster mushroom, roasted butternut squash, vegan feta, spinach, mushroom sauce vierge ***

Main FILLET OF SEA BREAM A LA PLANCHA

Crushed Jersey Royals, fennel, lemon, asparagus, saffron & caviar cream

Or

CHICKEN SUPREME

‘Bubble & Squeak’, green beans, bacon, Diane sauce Or

GRATIN BAKED FLAT CAP MUSHROOM

Tomato, spinach walnuts, roasted vegetables, feta, crushed Jersey Royals

Dessert

TREACLE FLAN

Clotted cream ice cream, summer berries, lemon balm

Or

WHITE CHOCOLATE PANNACOTTA

Biscotti crumbs, passion fruit gel, raspberries, candied rosemary ***

Coffee £45.00 per Person ***

Response to Jersey Marine Spatial Plan

26th January 2024

National Trust for Jersey's vision is to permanently protect Jersey's natural beauty, rich wildlife and historic places for everyone to enjoy and experience.

The Trust believes that Jersey, with its dramatic coastline, rich marine environment and extensive maritime history, retains a strong sense of place, identity and above all beauty. However, its rural character, ecology, and heritage remains threatened, possibly more than at any other time. This is due to unsuitable development, unsustainable fishing practices and short-term economic policies in addition to the threat of climate change. As a result, wildlife is in serious decline, the health of our environment is at risk, and sense of place is becoming increasingly elusive. For these reasons, the Trust welcomes the Minister for the

Environment's publication of the Jersey Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) consultation.

Both the vision and the aims of the MSP align very closely with the Trust's own in respect of our marine environment. The vision to create "a thriving, marine environment providing environmental, economic, cultural and social benefits" is surely one we can all support and the three aims below are most pertinent to the Trust's ethos:

Seascapes are valued and their character is retained and enhanced;

• The natural environment is restored and biodiversity is thriving;

• Cultural heritage is understood and protected.

The Trust believes the MSP provides framework for putting Jersey in a very strong position on a local and international perspective in managing our marine territory. Following the adoption of the MSP, the trust sincerely hopes the Minister and States Members seek to move the required regulatory structures and mechanisms as soon as practicable to ensure legal basis for the MSP. It is vital that this step is taken and that all the work done so far is, not effectively wasted. This plan cannot remain a policy document only - it must be given the legal teeth to cement the vision and goals of the plan in law.

Charles Alluto - For and on behalf of the Council of The National Trust for Jersey.

Seascape

The Trust believes that seascape and landscape are critical to the identity of Jersey and have been at the forefront of coastal and marine conservation and protection for many years, including the campaign to protect Plemont and the Coastline Campaign. The coast and marine environment provide the tranquillity that is so needed in today's busy society. It is critical that these spaces are protected now and the future and the Bridging Island Plan {BIP) and future iterations ensure that the highest level of protection is afforded to these parts of our Island and seas.

Natural Environment and Biodiversity

With respect to Marine Protected Areas {MPAs) the Trust supports the evidence-based approach that has been taken. Clearly setting out the stages as to how the proposed network of MPAs was assessed was extremely helpful. However, the Trust feels that Jersey must also ensure it fulfils our international obligations, specifically the recent "30 by 30" commitment by the Minister. In addition, the Trust also advocates for the establishment of Highly Protected MPAs (i.e. No Take Zones) in the network. We would emphasize the importance of resisting the pressure to reduce the benefits in exchange for short term economic/ political gain. The Trust does acknowledge the impact MPAs can have on existing use but in our view the benefits far outweigh the costs. Our partner, Blue Marine Foundation, together with the New Economics Foundation, has published research into the value of ecosystems services provided by marine habitats, highlighting the economic benefits of habitat protection. Clarification as to whether the MPAs network would enable and support aquaculture development would be helpful.

Fishing/ Aquaculture

The Trust is fully aware of the cultural and societal importance of fishing and its history in the Island and is supportive of well regulated, sustainable fishing activity into the future. The Trust would encourage high environmental and welfare standards in all fisheries. We would also encourage Government and industry to aim for sustainable certification for all fisheries. Furthermore, we would support any programmes or opportunities for diversification from higher impact to lower impact fisheries as well as diversification into other maritime opportunities.

Globally, as well as locally, wild caught fisheries are under significant pressure and so we would support low trophic aquaculture/ phytoculture of appropriate species and volume (little point in high volume fertilizer, need high end pharmaceutical/ nutraceutical) due to terrestrial space. The MSP lacks specific allocation of space for new/ innovative aquaculture and this should be considered in the final iteration of the plan.

In addition, the Trust would support any measures that reduce the risk of any unintended entrapment or injury to people, or to marine fauna and birds.

The fishing zones proposal would appear similar in many ways to the MPA network other than zones to protect cables, which would, on the face of it, be logical. However, the use of the terminology "lightly regulated" could sound like a bit of a lack of regulation or a "free for all". Surely the aspiration for all Territorial Waters should be "well regulated" and not "lightly regulated"? We suggest this could just be the "regulated zone" as the vast majority of fishing legislation and licence conditions apply to these areas and perhaps gives a better signal as to the intentions of Government in this aspect.

Cultural Heritage

The Trust fully support the aims to protect and conserve coastal heritage including military and archaeological sites in coastal, intertidal and subtidal locations especially in the light of an absence of appropriate legislation for the protection and conservation of historic wrecks. There have been a number of reports to Government with certain recommendations in respect of underwater cultural heritage. These have been summarised in the MSP report and we would support the development of these recommendations. We would highlight the nature conservation value of wrecks, in additions to the other cultural and societal values, not to mention the war graves designation.

We also have a number of culturally significant navigation marks and the Trust would support some statutory recognition for these structures with an obligation to ensure Ports of Jersey recognise and maintain/conserve such marks under their public service obligations. We would also like to highlight the importance in protecting the intangible cultural heritage, as was also recognised in the Heritage Strategy for Jersey published in 2022. We would support these aims fully.

Infrastructure, Energy and Transport

The Trust understand the need for critical infrastructure but are keen to ensure the right checks and balances are in place when authorities are considering such development. With respect to submarine cables we have no issue provided rigorous environmental assessments in place.

The Trust is likely to provide further narrative on its position in respect of the offshore wind through the specific consultation but, in brief, support the principle of renewable energy provision for the island. As above the Trust would expect authorities to ensure the most rigorous environmental and socioeconomic assessments were in place for such a significant project. The Trust remains open to the development of other offshore renewable energy technologies but would require further detail before commenting.

Storm Ciaran Update

With an estimate of between thirty to forty thousand trees felled by the storm, across the island, it’s not surprising that the Trust’s land holdings were severely impacted. With a team of just three Countryside Rangers, the Trust’s Lands Team are facing a sizable challenge, as they look to ensure that our sites can be open and safe for the public to use.

Prioritising:

With 185 sites to manage, including SSIs, publicly accessible woodland and tenanted agricultural land, the first job was to prioritise what jobs the team could undertake without feeling totally overwhelmed! This was done by assessing damage across all sites, clearing trees and limbs from neighbour’s gardens, removing obvious dangers and anything that hadn’t already been cleared from public by ways.

Some sites, such as Fern Valley and Grantez, had to be closed due to the risk posed by hanging branches and unstable trees, which could potentially

Having the right skills for the job:

Cutting up fallen trees with chainsaws is dangerous. Not only from the risk of the chainsaw, but windblown trees can have hidden tensions, which can snap back at you with incredible force once you start to cut through them. It is therefore essential that anyone undertaking this work is trained and has the appropriate safety gear.

The cost of training is significant. But the Trust has been fortunate enough to be supported by the Howard Davis Farm Trust, who have kindly helped the Trust train our staff to be able to deal with such situations.

Whilst we can deal with some of the storm damage trees, the Trust still requires the expertise of Arborists

who use specialist equipment and are trained to the highest degree, for jobs which require climbing trees. Jersey is fortunate to have a number of skilled professional Arborists. But they have been inundated with work and so aren’t always available.

Think of the wildlife:

Before the chainsaws come out, the Rangers undertake a pre-work checklist. This is a risk assessment process to make sure that no one is put in danger during the work. It also ensures that the tree or limb is checked for potential roost features, that may contain bats or other wildlife. If any wildlife is discovered, work would stop, and an Ecologist would be called to rescue any animals at risk.

Blocked Pathways!

Tree Roots

Elms Valley!

What to do with all that wood?:

In many cases, removing all the brash (branches and twigs) and timber, from a fallen tree, is neither practical nor achievable, given the scale of the current situation. As a conservation organisation, we don’t feel that would be the best option either. Birds don’t really mind what angle the tree is growing, and both standing and fallen deadwood are a vitally important and scarce habitats for many invertebrates. So, we are minded to keep some fallen trees where they are, if they don’t pose any risks.

Sometimes, once the weight has been removed from the canopy, a fallen tree will suddenly sit back in its hole. This can be quite a shock to whoever is doing the chainsawing! If the root plate fits back in the hole, there’s a good chance it will continue to grow.

In some cases, we can construct ‘dead hedges' or habitat piles with the brash. These seem to be quickly utilised by Robins and Wrens, who dart amongst them looking for insects. Even before we turn the chainsaws off! Later on, along with the standing and fallen deadwood, fungi will take hold and help with the natural recycling back into soil and nutrients.

Although they are noisy and can appear terrifying to the uninitiated, woodchippers have their place in this clear up. Not only can they reduce the amount of brash to an eighth of its original size, but they produce a useful product that is great for mulching around young trees. This means that, if you need to transport the material off site, it will require 1 load rather than 8. In some situations, brash material does need to be removed from a site, where

there is a risk of someone setting fire to it, once it’s dried. But, in some cases, woodchip can be thinly broadcast over an area, where it will slowly breakdown and return back to the soil. You would have to be sure you aren’t smothering any important plants or protected species.

In some cases, timber can be obtained from fallen trees, but there are a variety of reasons why windblown trees might not make suitable timber.

1. What is the species and what is the wood intended for? Some wood is durable and is good for outside use. Others might be good for furniture or musical instruments.

2. Where is it and how accessible is it? Many of our fallen trees are on steep wooded côtils. Removal, in these cases, would create more harm than good and is not practical.

3. Does leaving a fallen tree in situ provide more benefit? As already mentioned, standing and fallen deadwood is an important and rare habitat. Deadwood is vital for a healthy and diverse woodland.

4. How straight is it? Commercially grown timber is cultivated to grow tall and straight, with little brash, junctions and the knots they produce. Parkland and woodland grown trees are quite different, so the lower section of the truck is sometimes the only useable part. Any rotten sections are obviously no good.

5. Shake – When a large tree falls it is subjected to huge amounts of energy. Shake is a term used to describe an internal longitudinal crack in the wood, often confined

to the central ‘heartwood’. It is therefore not noticeable until the tree is cross-cut. This could deem any timber useless. Although it’s difficult to predict, trees fallen on a slope, or caught up in a canopy of another tree are less likely to contain shake damage.

6. Somewhere to store the timber –Depending on what you decide to do with the timber, you will need somewhere to dry it. Ideally you want somewhere that is covered from the worst of the weather, but has airflow, so it dries slowly and evenly. Typically, the rule for hardwoods, like oak, is that a year for each inch of thickness is required. But for some uses, using the timber ‘green’ is perfectly fine.

Timing:

As a general rule, we try not to do any tree work once nesting season has started in March, unless it’s an emergency.

We feel that it’s important to put wildlife first, and remember that our breeding bird populations are, in most cases, declining. Our very human desire to make things neat and tidy shouldn’t come before nesting habitats for our feathered friends.

We will continue to clear dangerous trees and limbs, where they pose a problem for people on our sites, whilst doing what we can to ensure that no wildlife is harmed in the process. But we also may have to consider leaving some sites closed for longer than we’d like, to give birds and other wildlife, a chance of reproducing. They, after all, have surely felt the impact of Storm Ciaran more than any of us.

SPOTLIGHT ON JOHN OVENDEN

Clerk of Works

My Role

I am the Clerk of Works for the Properties Team at the National Trust for Jersey. This entails undertaking joinery and all aspects of the building trade, including rooves, leadwork, tiling, fitting bathrooms, making kitchens and looking after all the maintenance and restoration of the National Trust properties. I programme the works and over see the work of the team. We have a joiner, painter and a property assistant.

What I enjoy most

I enjoy seeing the properties brought back to their former glory and being part of their history. It’s a privilege to work on some of these wonderful historic properties and see them brought back to life to become useful and lived/worked in again.

Where I worked before my role

I worked for Paul Haslam as a fitter for 22 years before joining the Trust. My role at Paul Haslam was part of the team which built and installed high quality, hand-made furniture for kitchens, bedrooms, and studies.

The biggest challenges

The biggest challenge for myself and the team are restoring those properties that have been left to the Trust that are in need of repair.

The Foot buildings on Pitt Street was my first job for the Trust. I really enjoyed working on these buildings and the shop. We uncovered so much history during the refurbishment from gramophone advertising to Grace Darling memorial tickets (She played a part in the rescue of survivors from a wrecked merchant-ship in 1838). I really enjoyed being part of a great team that restored this beautiful building that I grew up seeing as a youngster.

What I love doing in my spare time

Living in a beautiful island with so much nature is a privilege. I love photographing and capturing images of the amazing wildlife we have from Dolphins, tuna, rare seabirds and sun fish. On one, very lucky day I encountered two humpback whales. The sea is like home to me. It never fails to amaze!

Spring Wildflowers

After a long, dark winter, it is time to look out for the first colour signs of spring. The Trust’s Conservation Officer, ( Louise Whale) who has recently completed the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland’s Indentiplant course, will guide you through some of the wildflowers you will start to see emerge as wildlife begins to spring into action.

Lesser Celandine

The lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is a bright yellow flower with fleshy green leaves and can be found in graveyards, woodlands and roadside verges. Its name is deceiving as it’s actually a member of the buttercup family. Whilst these flowers are less well-known compared to other spring wildflowers, they are a vital early nectar source for insects waking from hibernation. They are also said to be able to predict weather since the petals close just before raindrops fall.

Best time to see: January - April

Best place to see: most graveyards and damp woodlands

Bluebell

The characteristic bluebell is a symbol for ancient woodlands in the UK but they can also be seen in Jersey. Most species seen across the Island and throughout the UK will be ornamental garden hybrids (Hyacinthoides x massartiana) with blue anthers (the ‘club’ at the end of the stamens inside the flower). They are rapidly displacing the native bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta, pictured) which are more fragile looking, with most of the flowers drooping to one side of the stem and their anthers are usually white. Bluebells are a part of the asparagus family.

Best time to see: April - May

Best place to see: woodlands such as Fern Valley or St Peter’s Valley

snowdrops

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are one of the first flowers you will see the in the year and are often viewed as a symbol of better times ahead. They are not native to Jersey or the UK but are now naturalised. Like daffodils, they are a part of the amaryllis family and grow from blubs. Their scientific name translates to ‘milk flower of the snow’ .

Best time to see: January – March

Best place to see: most roadside verges and The Elms

Common dog violet

Common dog violet (Viola riviniana) is the most common violet you’ll see but very similar to the sweet violet except it lacks scent. Violets and pansies belong to the same family and have an ‘irregular’ flower shape with 5 petals. Violets are known for their benefits to butterflies as several species lay their eggs on them; it is therefore best not to pick them if you spot them.

Best time to see: April – June

Best place to see: garden lawns, wet meadows or damp woodlands

red campion

Red campion (Silene dioica) is a pink or white flower very commonly seen on roadside verges. The plants are dioecious which means that some plants only grow female flowers (with ovaries) and some flowers only grow male flowers (producing pollen). The plant secretes a ‘gummy’ substance on the stem, which could be why its genus name Silene is said to originate from the Greek word for saliva ‘sialon’.

Best time to see: May – September

Best place to see: Roadside verges, The Elms

wild daffodil

The wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is more subtle than its cultivated relatives with paler yellow petals (or strictly speaking tepals) with a darker yellow trumpet in the centre. They are less common than cultivated daffodils but can be found in damp areas. Daffodils get their genus name from an Ancient Greek myth where Narcissus drowned in a pool from starring too long at his own reflection. The flower of the daffodil drooping over water is said to resemble Narcissus.

Best time to see: February – April

Best place to see: Woodlands near water such as St Peter’s Valley

Three-cornered leak

The three-cornered leak (Allium triquetrum) is the slight odd one out here as they are, believe it or not, considered one of the most invasive species in the whole of Jersey! Whilst most of the other flowers mentioned live in harmony with each other, the leak outcompetes them to the point its spread becomes completely uncontrollable. However, if you want to help and remove some from your own land, apparently it is quite tasty in a salad (but at your own risk!)

Preparing for Spring

SJudith Queree

pring is just around the corner and before we know it will be knocking at the door. So now is the time to get back out into the garden and finish preparing for all that wonderful new life.

The main type of plants I grow in my garden are herbaceous perennials. Those are plants where the top growth dies down in the winter, but the roots and buds stay dormant under the ground. In preparation for spring all the plant material above ground needs to be cut away, removed and put on the compost heap. This is very important to allow the new growth to come through cleanly. Slugs and snails love to lay their eggs under the rotting plant material, so prevention really is the easiest way to deal with tackling any pests and diseases and saves a lot of work later in the year.

Once you have it looking clean then you can lift and divide any plant that has outgrown its spot and now is the time you may need to move it to a more suitable place. If a plant like an herbaceous geranium has a ‘bald middle’ you need to dig it up and cut in half with a spade and then turn it ‘sides to middle’ and replant and this will give it new vigour.

Compost should then be spread around the plants using homemade or any that you can buy in. This will do a magnificent job of improving the soil. Don’t waste energy digging it in, just spread it generously on the surface and the worms will do the rest.

I have spent years applying compost to our very thin dusty soil and it really is the best thing you can do in the garden. You will reap the reward over and over;

it not only improves the performance of your plants but will hold onto the moisture and thereby reduce watering. The answer really does lie in the soil.

There are three different types of Clematis and I know that pruning them can be confusing so here is a tip. The basic rule is if it flowers before the longest day, June 21st, just trim back after flowering but if it flowers after the longest day you cut those Clematis right down. I mainly grow the latter type so I try to get the job done January into February.

NATIONAL TRUST Historic Properties and Sites in the Southwest

- Donna Le Marrec, Marketing and Events Manager

Iam a frequent traveller to Devon and Cornwall having fallen head over heels with the south-west of England since the Trust was invited to mark HRH King Charles’ 70th birthday at The Royal Cornwall Show in 2018.

That was my very first visit and every year since, I have visited Cornwall and Devon.

My sister has also now moved from Jersey to Tiverton, so I am a Devon devotee now more than ever! I spent time there at Christmas and returned in the New Year when I visited the rather fabulous Knightshayes in Bolham, just outside of Tiverton. With acres of glorious garden and park, surrounding a spectacular Gothic Revival house, Knightshayes is full of quirks and curiosities. The formal and woodland garden is one of the finest in the county

with over 1200 plant species unique to Knightshayes and an ever-changing display, it has a walled kitchen garden, a lovely café, shop, second hand bookshop and plant sales. Out in the parkland, there are woodland walks and acres of land grazed by Exmoor Horn sheep and dogs are welcome on a lead. At Christmas time the house was stunning with every room nostalgically decorated and all the grounds and paths lit up with coloured lights.

The previous year, I visited Coleton Fishacre, in Kingswear - a stunning 1920’s country retreat complete with tropical gardens by the sea. This was the home of the D’Oyle Carte family that owned the Savoy hotel and theatre with connections to Gilbert and Sullivan. Although not a large property, it was built in the Arts and Crafts style, full of Art Deco elegance where you get an idea of life ‘upstairs and downstairs’

in the 1920’s and where you could imagine living a rather wonderful life by the coast.

My favourite National Trust property however is Agatha Christie’s summer house, Greenway in Galmpton near Brixham. This atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, when Agatha and her family would spend holidays there, relaxing by the river, playing croquet, and reading her latest mystery to guests. The house is filled with collections, including first editions of her novels. It is also home to artefacts from the Middle East where Agatha accompanied her husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan on excavations. There is a frieze painted in the library when the house was requisitioned by the US Coastguards as part of the preparations for D-Day in 1944 which is both beautiful and a sad reminder of how far from home the US Coastguards were.

In the garden a large woodland drifts down the hillside towards the Dart estuary. The walled gardens include a restored peach house, as well as an allotment. We accessed the house on the river Dart via a boat from Dartmouth – a wonderful and relaxing way to visit Greenway especially as you sail past the Boathouse, scene of the crime in 'Dead Man’s Folly' for all Agatha Christie fans! As with most National Trust sites there was also a fabulous shop and café.

A trip to Devon is so easy as there are daily flights to Exeter International Airport, a wonderful, small airport where your bag is usually waiting on

the baggage carousel before you arrive in the terminal building. Pick up a hire car and you are good to go, armed with your National Trust membership. Access to the sites and houses are free although depending on where you are, you will have to pay to park – as you would do here if visiting 16 New Street.

There are over 70 National Trust properties to visit in Devon alone including gardens and parks, houses, castles, forts, and Abbeys – situated in the countryside and along the coast. Opening in 2024 are A La Ronde, a quirky 16-sided house, Bradley – an unspoilt medieval manor house set

in woodland and meadows, Finch Foundry, the last working waterpowered forge in England and Compton Castle with its fortified manor house and small formal garden.

Why not make the most of your Jersey National Trust membership and visit some of these wonderful places this summer and become a fellow Devon devotee?

For more information on places to visit go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Devon

The Jersey Building Preservation Trust Repairing Jersey’s Handmade Buildings

Training the next generation of retrofit operatives and professionals to repair hand-made buildings.

The success of the National Trust for Jersey’s Pitt Street regeneration programme, which provides a home for a busy café and some sensitively restored accommodation, shows what the restoration of historic buildings can do for a town. It now seems unimaginable that the owner of the site wanted to demolish them.

But one of the practical problems of restoring buildings like these is the lack of trained craftspeople with the skills to carry out the work. Jersey is not alone in this: there is an increasing lack of traditional building skills in all developed countries. This has been recognised in England since the second half of the 20th Century with the formation of COTAC (The Council on Training in Architectural Conservation). More recently, the (English) National Trust’s Heritage Craft Apprenticeship Programme started in September 2022 which provides training in historic building skills.

The Jersey Building Preservation Trust, which was launched in late 2023, will help plug our own skills gap. It will offer training here in Jersey for both tradespeople and construction professionals. The trust ran 4 courses in 2023 and our spring series will start in April, with more courses to follow later in the year.

For some the courses will offer both

continuing professional development and the opportunity to become accredited in historic building conservation. At present there are only two construction professionals in Jersey who are accredited by their respective institutes. For others, enhancing existing skills and learning new ones will help start a career in the restoration of period properties. Some builders are already active in this part of the market, but more are needed.

Helping out with the Island’s move towards Net Zero is also part of the mix. Almost a third of buildings in Jersey are of traditional construction, with solid masonry walls. Ensuring they are not demolished and retrofitting them to optimise their energy efficiency will lessen the carbon emissions associated with new build. I’m particularly pleased that the trust is offering a NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 course in energy efficiency measures in traditional buildings in April.

The JBPT has been helped hugely by the support of a grant from the Community Foundation to develop courses in 2024. The National Trust for Jersey, Andium Homes and Jersey Heritage are also helping by offering buildings as case studies where students can see real-life examples of building conservation in action. Most importantly the courses will start

to spread the word about the joy of repairing hand-made buildings. Before 1919 – when the first building act to introduce the concept of cavity walls was introduced – almost all buildings in Jersey were hand-made. During the 20th Century, mechanisation resulted in buildings becoming increasingly machine made, and modern buildings have become a kit of factory-made parts.

If anyone reading this feels like joining one of the JBPT’s courses in 2024, please get in touch - no experience in building conservation or construction is necessary*.

* (Level 3 NVQ is easier with some background in construction).

2024 Spring course dates are:

16th-17th April Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings (NVQ Level 3)

19th April Lime plastering

1st May Surveying Historic Buildings

15th May The repair of traditional joinery

Further details are available at: www.jbpt.org

Antony Gibb, Historic Building Consultant

“ With a capital programme to deliver 3,000 new rental and first-time-buyer homes by 2030, we're delighted to be working in partnership with the JBPT, the National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Heritage to provide these specialised construction courses.

At Andium Homes, we recognise and value the need to maintain and restore historic buildings in the Island and believe these courses are a fantastic way to upskill local people while keeping traditional building methods alive. “

- Daniel Le Crom Andium Homes’ Senior Surveyor

“ We are always in need of the traditional construction skills and increasing the level of these specialised skills and making it easier for people to access courses to learn them is vital if we are to continue to protect and preserve Jersey’s unique historic environment. “

- Jon Carter Chief Executive of Jersey Heritage

“ It was essential for the owners of historic buildings to be able to identify the craftspeople able to undertake this work.

Safeguarding traditional construction skills and having an increased awareness of conservation principles are absolutely crucial to successfully maintaining and caring for Jersey’s rich heritage estate. “

- Charles Alluto Chief Executive of The National Trust for Jersey

celebrating jersey's only remaining working watermill

For more than 800 years watermills have been a feature of Jersey’s landscape, from the outside so scenic and romantic, from the inside so industrial and magnificent. How many mills there were in Jersey, exactly, we do not know. However, in St Peter’s Valley, we know of at least eight in existence, all powered by the little stream that flows through the valley from north to south.

Over the years Le Moulin de Quétivel has changed hands and been rebuilt on many occasions, but this is no way detracts from the antiquity of the site, and the fact that this watermill has made flour for the people of Jersey, in war and peace, for more than 700 years.

Today milling still lives on at Quétivel thanks to the Trust - who repaired the building and restored the ancient mechanism in the 1970s, following a prolonged period of neglect - and a small team of enthusiastic volunteers who keep the ancient craft of milling alive on Heritage Milling Days. The Trust’s volunteers are what make Quétivel special, sharing their knowledge so that future generations can appreciate the value of this important industrial site that has been part of the Island’s heritage since at least 1309.

New Visitor Films for Le Moulin de Quétivel

Kindly supported by the One Foundation.

This spring the Trust is excited to release two new visitor films: a documentary focusing on the history of the mill and a ‘living history’ movie showcasing aspects of social history during the heyday of milling, circa 1860.

Created by Little River Pictures, a collaboration between Jersey photographer/film maker Tom Kennedy and Swiss director/actress Annigna Kennedy, the films have been generously supported by the One Foundation and will launch in spring 2024, when the mill reopens for the season.

‘Our current visitor film, which was shot in the 1970s, does not feature the actual milling process – which is a real disappointment for some visitors – so we are excited to have received funding from the One Foundation to enable us to create two new visitor films to educate and inspire our visitors,’ says Museums Manager, Catherine Ward. ‘The documentary covers important factual information about the site – from the mill’s origins in 1309 to its restoration by the Trust –as well footage of the milling process, filmed at last year’s Heritage Milling event. The second film gives visitors an appreciation and understanding of the social context of the mill. Shot as a “scene from a movie” it introduces audiences to the Hawkings family who lived at the mill during the heyday of milling in the mid-1800s: miller John Hawkins, his wife Rebecca and their twelve children aged 1-21 years.’

The new visitor films were created with the support of a committed team of volunteers – including former Trust ranger, Neil Harvey, who plays the part of John Hawkins; Rhona and eleven young performers from the JYPA who brilliantly play the part of John’s wife and children; researcher Barbara Pitman; able millers Stuart Mason and Mac Macready; and the very patient ‘Zoro the Horse’. Filming a scene from a movie set in 1860 under a noisy flightpath and alongside a main road meant Zoro had to repeat his scene multiple times, due to the

endless traffic noise, so special thanks to Rose Hull, Zoro’s owner, who kept Zoro engaged, and on his best behaviour, at all times.

The new visitor films will launch at Heritage Milling on Saturday 27 April.

Le Moulin de Quétivel Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday (10am – 1pm) from 1 May – 30 September

enhancement of the visitor areas at le moulin de quétivel

Last year the Trust submitted a successful application to the Jersey Community Foundation for funding to engage an architect to draw up plans to significantly enhance the visitor areas at Le Moulin de Quétivel.

'It is ironic that the watermill is set in a valley alongside a stream and yet historically there has never been any running water inside the building,' explains Catherine Ward, Museums Manager. ‘Over the years, since the Trust took on a 99 year lease from Jersey Water to care for the property, we have totally refurbished the building, repaired the ancient mechanism that allows us to mill wheat into flour (including refurbishing the water wheel in 2016) and brought in electrical services. Last year we were granted planning consent to refurbish the roof, in order to make the building wind and watertight, and recently we secured funding from a private benefactor to employ roofing contractors to carry out the work, which is due to start imminently.’

‘As a self-funding charity, it is vital that we generate income at our visitor sites in order to cover our costs and, in recent years, we have improved the offering at Le Moulin de Quétivel by creating a small pop-up café, run by Trust volunteers, and an improved gift shop. However, in order to attract more visitors to the site, our next priority is to bring the visitor services up to date. Thanks to the generous support of the Jersey Community Foundation, we have recently engaged the services of architect Jeremy Barnes to prepare drawings and submit an application to the planning department to significantly

enhance the visitor areas, including: improved accessible visitor parking, enhanced inclusive access, enhanced inclusive toilets, an enclosed outdoor seating area to minimise traffic noise, an enhanced café area and improved access to the education and exhibition spaces on the upper floors.’

One of the Trust’s regular volunteers, Barbara Pitman, explains how the project will positively impact the volunteers and visitors: ‘Volunteering at the mill for the last eight years has been a real pleasure… small improvements such as installing the bean-to-cup coffee machine last year has improved the quality of our offering and since the small seating area was created alongside the cycle track we have started to draw in more local visitors on a sunny day. However, looking to the future, I think the mill has so much more potential. With no heating inside the building it can get really cold even on a warm day - one of the volunteers wears a heated jacket when she is on duty! - and when it is raining we need an umbrella to fill up the kettle for the café from the outside tap! It’s like stepping back in time!’

‘Le Moulin de Quétivel is an important heritage building’, says Catherine Ward. ‘We believe this project – to sensitively redesign the space, improving the visitor areas including the exhibition space and café – will bring more visitors into the building which, in turn, would introduce them to the historic environment of the mill and the work done by the Trust to conserve the Island’s historic buildings and natural environment.’

Working towards a century of conservation:

The National Trust for Jersey's Reflections and Future VisionS

As the National Trust for Jersey works towards its centenary in 2036, the occasion is not merely a celebration of a remarkable milestone but a moment for reflection. Since its establishment in 1936, the Trust's journey has been marked by significant changes on the island, moulding its role within the community and evolving over the years to meet the shifting needs of islanders, the environment and heritage. Despite these successes, we recognise that the Trust also needs to continue to further evolve and be future-focused.

To help us with this, we wanted to explore a future vision and better quantify the value that the Trust provides to society. We were delighted that local consultancy firm PwC CI offered to support us through their Impact Accelerator Programme. Over the past six months, we have developed a clearer narrative and vision for the future, together with a framework to better assess and report our impact. As part of this, the Trust took part in a ‘theory of change’ workshop, which brought renewed clarity to our long-term aspirations and strategic activities. We look forward to engaging our members further on this soon.

Analysis suggests that in 2022, the Trust generated over £10 million in social, economic and environmental value for the island. Specifically, for every £1 spent by the Trust, it's estimated that we generate more than £2 of direct value to society. When also accounting for indirect benefits to islanders, this value increases to more than £4.5 per £1 spent. While quantifying this value is not an exact science, it does provide valuable insights into the areas where the Trust makes a significant impact.

The insights gained underscore the National Trust's pivotal role in society, encompassing the protection of wildlife, provision of wellbeing benefits through access, preservation of built heritage, support for education and contribution to a healthy policy debate on the environment. Drawing everything together, we now have an Impact Framework through which we can continue to collect, articulate and

communicate the impact of the National Trust, its members and volunteers on the island.

Looking forward, we aim to apply these insights to make data-driven decisions, building confidence in how we allocate our limited resources to those areas needing support most, and where we hope to have the greatest positive impact.

As the National Trust for Jersey progresses towards its centenary, our commitment to preserving the island's beauty and heritage remains steadfast. Through a century marked by evolution, challenges and successes, the Trust is ready to continue supporting islanders through its renewed focus and a dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of islanders and the environment we all call home.

- James Linder, Economist and Member of Council

SELF GUIDED WALK

Seymour Slip to Fort Henry and back

- Bob Tompkins

Directions

Walk down the slipway that was built in the 1800s to facilitate the extraction of Vraic “seaweed” as well as the removal of quarried stone from the surround reef noting that the beach is much higher on the right side of the slip than the left.

This is caused by the islands gyratory tidal system whereby there is a dominant flow from west to east till an hour and a half after high water. As the water flows against and over the slip it slows down and so losing much of the sands carried in suspension. The cobbles set into the floor of the slip would once have been

Starting Point

Seymour Slip.

Public Transport

Bus Route 1.

Difficulty

This walk has been attributed an easy rating.

Duration 1 hour.

set at a steeper angle than today to give traction to the horse and carts as they hauled their loads off the beach. Some of the large edging blocks of granite have thumb sized cut outs along their edge caused during the quarrying process when a series of drill holes would have been made to aid splitting the rock.

If you have brought your canine companions with you, please remember that there will be large numbers of shore birds busy feeding and it is crucial that they are not disturbed so keep to the upper beach zone collecting any plastics that you

can along the way for disposal. Although your main focus is likely to be the beach and immediate surroundings, it is worth casting a critical eye on the Round Towers spread along this section of coast. Construction of these towers was ordered by General Seymour Conway to defend the island from French invasion and though of a standard design, vary in the type of materials used in their construction especially relating to the window apertures and machicolations (the sticky out bits at the top) where some are brick and some granite.

The next slipway you pass is Le Hurel a very common name in Jersey that stems from ‘hure’ (high, rocky, stony, barren ground). Built in a similar manner to Seymour slip, though here some of the stone in its construction and that of the immediate sea wall comes not from the reef but a large rock outcrop that used to exist in a field off of Rue du Pont near to St Pierre de la Rocque Chapel that also contains some of the same stone.

Those with a keen eye will note that the sands and gravels change slightly as you move toward Gorey becoming finer. Again this is due to the tidal drift depositing finer lighter material as it slows up nearer the harbour.

Although up until where the golf course starts, the coast is heavily built up (thank goodness for the golf

course), it was once all sand dunes and low rocky outcrops and of course that too is what the golf course is built on. It is at this point that the sea wall changes to concrete being built by Organisation Todt the German civil and military engineering division during the Occupation.

On the rare occasions when stormy weather strips away the sands and lowering the beach, it is possible to see the outlines of old field boundaries dating back to the Iron Age.

As you near your turning point at Fort Henry - if the beach level is low you will come across large round timbers sticking up out of the beach. These are all that is left of the bridge that supported a railway built by the occupying forces to transport stone from the hillside above Le Chemin

des Maltières. Fort Henry is the large square structure situated just inland from the sea wall and was constructed at a similar time to the Round Towers. Turning back, one of the structures that draws the eye is Seymour Tower built in 1781 on the outer rim of the Violet Bank to protect the island from French invasion.

Another is the ‘refuge tower’ that lays further ashore and is placed there for those that take no notice of incoming tides. The lower beach here is dominated by oyster beds, proof if needed, that our nutrient rich local waters are perfect for the rapid growth of these much sort after shellfish.

Remember to leave nothing but your footprints on the beach while keeping the memory of the walk.

Decorating Jars and Bottles

– Create your own stained-glass lantern

Before you take your glass bottles and jars off for recycling this Springtime, keep some at home so you can decorate them and turn them into your own beautiful bottle lanterns.

A boring old glass bottle can be transformed into a pretty lantern with some colourful decorating and a tea light or set of string lights, giving a beautiful stained-glass effect. With which lovely colours will your bottle light up a room?

Method:

• Using the sponge, gently dab on a base layer of colour. (The light will shine through the bottle better this way than if you used a paint brush to apply the paint.)

• Place the bottle outside to dry.

• Start being creative! Use the wire to thread beads or shells, and then wrap this around the neck of the bottle. Make stars – blob some paint onto the bottle with the blunt end of your stick/skewer, then drag it to a point and repeat. You could also just do many dots.

• Plait string and ribbon to tie around the bottle neck. Wait until the evening time, turn off your lights impress everyone in the room with your pretty new bottle lantern!

You will need:

• A cleaned, old glass bottle or jar

• Acrylic & metallic paints

• Sponges

• Sticks/skewers for dotting on paint

• Sponges

• Tealights & bottle lights

• String & ribbon

• Glue

• Shells & natural materials for sticking onto your bottles

• Sweet wrappers

• Double-sided tape

• Wire & cutters

• Beads

Events

We would like to encourage our members to book events online. This helps us not only to monitor ticket sales more effectively, but also helps to manage our limited resource within our small office team.

Of course if you would prefer not to book online you can telephone 483193 or call into the office between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Log onto: www.nationaltrust.je/events

Saturday 30 March

EASTER BUNNY WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

Join textile artist Christine Witham for an afternoon of crafting using re-cycled and re-purposed materials for a sustainable but beautiful Easter bunny to grace your home! We will provide all the materials but if you have any ribbon or fabric flowers, please bring these along.

Meeting Point: The Elms

Time: 2.00pm until 5.30pm

Price: £25.00 to include refreshments

march april

Wednesday 3rd– Friday 5th

Wednesday 10th – Friday 12th

FAMILY EASTER EGG TRAIL

AT 16 NEW STREET

Join us at 16 New Street over the Easter holidays for a nature-themed egg trail and Easter craft activities. Meet the cook and learn about Easter food traditions such as Jersey Wonders and Jersey Crepes. Advanced booking recommended.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10am – 4pm

Price: £7 Adults; £3 Children; Under 6s and Trust Members Free Kindly supported by Ogier

There will be rock pool rambles, bug safaris and pond dipping as well as Shark Egg Hunts over the Easter holidays. For more information go to www.nationaltrust.je/events

Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 April

SPRING WALKING FESTIVAL

Enjoy a series of guided walks around the Island walking to and nearby National Trust sites and properties. Enjoy themed walks such as wildflower walks, nature and bird tours and heritage and town trails. Visitors can enjoy ‘behind the scenes’ opportunities.

Meeting Point: Various Supported by Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities Grant Scheme

Friday 19th April

AGM AND ANNUAL DINNER

The National Trust for Jersey Annual Dinner for members and their guests will follow the Annual General Meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Philip Long OBE, Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland.

Meeting Point: La Mare Wine Estate Time: 7pm–10pm

Price: £45

may

Sunday 26 to Friday 31st May

#LOVENATURE FESTIVAL

The National Trust for Jersey is staging its annual environment festival #LoveNature over the beginning of the May half term. Set in and around St Ouen’s Bay in Jersey’s National Park and at other Sites of Special Interest owned by the Trust, the event coincides with and showcases the open afternoon at Le Noir Pré to see the wild orchids in all their glory. Participants are invited to enjoy a week of all things ‘green’ such as scenic walks, bird tours, dawn chorus and sunset activities, rock pool rambles, bug safaris, and a host of other wildlife activities.

Meeting Point: Various

Full programme to be produced in due course

june

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June

SUNSET CONCERTS AT MONT GRANTEZ

Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st May

FAMILY FOOD TRAIL AT 16 NEW STREET

Join us at 16 New Street this half term for a family food trail ‘The Gourmet Georgians’. Enjoy a food demonstration in the Georgian kitchen with foods to taste and food themed craft activities. Advanced booking recommended.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10am – 4pm

Price: £7 Adults; £3 Children; Free for Under 6s and Trust Members Kindly supported by Ogier

Enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of the natural amphitheatre at Grantez overlooking St. Ouen’s Bay. Bring a picnic and enjoy fantastic live music as the sun sets. This is the ultimate way to experience the delights of Jersey at this very special time of year.

Meeting Point: Mont Grantez, St Ouen

Time: 5.30pm – 9pm

Price: £10 Members £15.00 Non-Members (free parking but we would encourage attendees to walk, cycle or get public transport) Kindly supported by the Jersey Opera House

july - august

Saturday 1 to Monday 31 July

30 BAYS IN 30 DAYS

Jump in this July and swim in a variety of bays throughout the month. A fun way of making the most of our beautiful island and the feeling of having achieved something in the summer rather than it just flying by. Sea swimming has proven benefits for health and wellbeing and participants can visit new places or those bays they haven’t visited for years. Sea swimming makes you feel alive and loving life! Join the group swim at the start of the month then decide where and when to swim, joining the final group swim at the end of the month.

Meeting Point: There will be a launch event and celebratory swim in St Brelade’s Bay. We also hope to stage a mid-month swim at la Rocque. All details to be advertised nearer the time.

Wednesday 24th July to Friday 30 August (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday only)

GLORIOUS GEORGIAN TRAIL AT 16 NEW STREET

Join us at 16 New Street over the summer holidays for a glorious Georgian trail and Gorgeous Georgian craft activities. Meet the cook, who will be making Georgian beauty products in the historic kitchen, and see if you can spot an imposter in each of the museum rooms. Advance booking recommended.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10am – 4pm

Price: £7 Adults; £3 Children; Under 6s and Trust Members Free Kindly supported by Ogier

october

Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 October

BLACK BUTTER FESTIVAL LÉ NIÈR BEURRE (SUPPORTED BY APEX)

Embrace the community spirit and participate in the ancient art of making Black Butter which takes place over three days at The Elms, the headquarters of the National Trust for Jersey. Apples grown for cider were once Jersey's main crop. Today fewer cider apples are grown but the making of black butter (Le Nièr Beurre) carries on. Come along and peel apples, which are then cooked in a large copper pan or ‘bachin’ over an open fire or help to stir the mixture which is cooked until dawn. The event culminates in a produce market where the freshly made Black Butter is put into jars and sold.

Meeting Point: The Elms

Time:

Thursday 2pm – 5pm

Friday 10am - 10pm

Saturday (Market Day) 10am - 4pm

Price: FREE

december

1 to 31 December

12 BAYS OF CHRISTMAS

The 12 Bays of Christmas event is back for 2024! The festive challenge encourages islanders who have continued swimming since the summer or are seasoned year-round swimmers to take a dip in 12 bays listed on a map between 1 and 31 December. Each bay on the list has a festively themed name, for example Port let it snow, Jingle all the Ouaisné.

20

7 staff full time part time

agencies

£685,367 Rental Income

465

2023 Statistics

hours historic buildings

30 vergées of land

£313,472 bequests and donations

1,800

19,000+ metres public footpaths

£7,479

£313,581 Corporate Support and Sponsorship event income

6,124 people attending events made with volunteers over the three days

hedging whips

Measuring 42,224 meters planted (including a small number of trees) measuring Hedge Fund in 2023 planted 2,507 plants measuring 1,872 metres.

616 attend activities during the school holidays.

76 SITE HIRES

3,836+ Members

58 corporate members

813

2,963 children attend school sessions including fruit trees in the walled garden at Morel Farm

8,900 Followers

2,800 Followers

241,553 reached 15,400 reached

5,668 Followers

CONTACT DISCOVER

Get in touch. We would love to hear your questions, comments and ideas.

The National Trust for Jersey

The Elms

La Chève Rue

St Mary Jersey JE3 3EN

Telephone 01534 483193 enquiries@nationaltrust.je

MAKING IT HAPPEN DESIGN & PRODUCTION TEAM

The Idea Works Limited

Regency House

Regent Road

St Helier

Jersey JE2 4UZ

Telephone 01534 755400 info@theideaworks.com

EDITORIAL TEAM

Donna Le Marrec and Charles Alluto.

Contributors: Charles Alluto, Cristina Sellares, Donna Le Marrec, Jon Parkes, Bryony Lee, Bob Le Mottee, Josh Feldman, Greg Morel, Antony Gibb, James Linder, Alastair Christie, Adam Dallas-Chapman, John Ovenden, Catherine Ward, Louise Whale, Judith Queree, Alison Horton, Bob Tompkins, James Linder.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Credits to: Rod Bryans, Gary Grimshaw, Visit Jersey, John Ovenden, John Lord, Donna Le Marrec, Nigel Queree, Tori Orchard, Little River Pictures.

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