The National Trust for Jersey's Discover Magazine, Autumn 2024 by The National Trust for Jersey

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WELCOME

Introducing your new CEO

P8 IN THE NEWS

Property Update

Sienna Article Hedge Fund Needs YOU 12 Bays of Christmas

P12 THE VISIT OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III P14 CHARLES TAYLOR MASTER PLAMBER P16 WOODLAND WONDERS

P18

SEASIDE CAFE AT GRÈVE DE LECQ

P20 INTO INCUBATOR

P22 BLACK BUTTER

P24 LE DON LE QUESNE P18 P22 P26

P26

STORM CIARAN

P30

SEABIRD SANCTURY

P32 BIODIVERSITY IS BEAUTIFUL

P34 JUDITH QUÉRÉE’S GARDEN

P36 BERMUDA

P39 HAVE YOU A GOOD EYE?

P42 BEACHWORKS – CREATIVE VISIONING FOR GRÈVE DE LECQ

P42 16 NEW STREET

P46 WALK OF THE MONTH

P48 CRAFT ACTIVITY

P50 EVENTS Dates for the Diary

WELCOME

ALAN LE MAISTRE CEO - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY

As this is my first opportunity to speak to our Members, I thought it would be useful to introduce myself and to give you a bit of a flavour of who I am and what I hope to bring to the Trust during my tenure.

First and foremost, I am a proud and passionate Jerseyman who was raised in deepest darkest Grouville before moving back to my family home in Trinity. I was brought up on winkles and black butter, on wonders and bean crock. My family have been farming their land for 8 generations and we’ve lived in our home for over 200 years. So, I understand the responsibility and the passion that people feel for their homes, for their land, for their family history and for our island.

I qualified from university as a biologist, and I care passionately about the natural environment and conservation. Before joining the Trust, I served on the board of a local charity, and I was the founder and director of a rural heritage business and sustainable farm which helped create the successful ‘Regen’ agricultural conference.

That said, I made my livelihood working as a financial professional; with 16 years management experience in the investment industry. I hold the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification and I spent my career managing investments and analysing business strategy. Having reviewed our books, I feel extremely fortunate that my predecessors have left the Trust in a relatively strong financial position, certainly from the perspective of our balance sheet. This gives us a lot of opportunity and flexibility moving forward. However, the Trust still runs at an operating loss every year and without regular government funding it is only through the generosity of islanders through grants, donations and bequests, and in particular through the dedicated support of you our members that our work to protect our Island is able to continue. So, whilst I am excited by the opportunity to invest for growth, the Trust also needs to be commercial and there is certainly scope to improve and optimise our financial performance.

My vision for the Trust hinges on one key principle. Our aim is to protect Jersey’s natural beauty, rich wildlife, and historic places for everyone, for ever. Since 1936 the Trust has done a fantastic job, and we

should look back with pride. We have saved 32 historic buildings and c. 2,000 vergees of countryside. We are succeeding in our goal to protect our Island for ever, but I think it’s time that we focussed our efforts on making sure that we deliver that benefit for everyone. We have a huge opportunity to use our buildings, our land, and our people to give so much more to the Island and in doing so to enhance the public perception and support for the Trust. There is only so much of the Island that we can protect by ourselves: I believe that our greatest opportunity is to inspire, encourage and mobilise not only our members, but the 110,000 people living on our island and everyone who visits. The best way to do that is not by telling people what to do, but by showing them what can be done, by engaging with them, by working more collaboratively to help others who share our goals and by telling our story.

Our property portfolio is the backbone of the Trust. It’s our most important source of predictable income. Over the last few years, we have successfully developed a strong pipeline of potential capital projects. We now need to thoroughly assess and compare their respective financial merit before progressing. The

majority of our properties are residential, they provide a large proportion of our income and that is unlikely to change. But where possible we should look to diversify our portfolio, to reduce the risk of being over exposed to one sector and to maximise the public benefit that we can deliver from our sites.

Complexes like La Ronde Porte offers so much potential; being a large site, close to town, with numerous outbuildings that could be used for a multitude of purposes to benefit our community. We are fortunate to be asset rich in an island that has limited resources, and we should look to collaborate with other charities, with government and others who are less fortunate to find new and more socially-oriented uses for these sites. Being more outward looking we can appeal to the interests of different stakeholders and potential supporters and more easily attract investment. This would significantly reduce the financial burden faced by the Trust in “doing it alone”.

There is also potential to create commercial utility from our sites for the Trust's benefit. Durrell and Hospice have developed incredibly successful shops

that have become critical sources of income for both charities. It would be foolhardy to try to replicate this success with a similar offering, but there are untapped opportunities in architectural salvage and upcycling, and we could look to fill that void; we have sheds full of old antiques and curiosities. There isn’t a single second handbook shop in Jersey anymore, despite this being one of the most important sources of income for the National Trust UK. We could create a tearoom serving high tea in our Georgian town house or a craft centre for traditional craftsmen at the mill. There are so many opportunities like this, that would allow us to connect with broad swathes of the local population and to offer transactional benefits and regular interaction with our members, we need to explore them with an open mind.

And perhaps the most glaring opportunity in our property portfolio is short stay and self-catering accommodation. Morel Farm, which many of you visited during our Heritage open day last year, was fully renovated with the help of the Government’s Covid Stimulus Fund in 2023. We started offering the property for short stay lets earlier this year and our occupancy rates and feedback have been phenomenal. The whole site was renovated to a superb standard and it really has become a crown jewel in our estate. The self-catering

market is one part of Jersey’s visitor economy which is growing strongly, and we have a number of sites that could be used to create fantastic and unique visitor accommodation with only modest investment

But I think perhaps the lowest hanging fruit for the Trust is in how we use our land. Everybody cares about climate change, everybody cares about conservation, and everybody cares about living in a beautiful, wild island, surrounded by clean seas. It is what makes Jersey special. The Trust is one of the largest landowners in the Island. We have more power and more responsibility to influence local conservation than any other body outside government.

We need to invest in our Lands team, and we need to shift our focus to delivering strategic conservation projects that make a visible impact on the island and that help people connect with our work and enjoy the Islands wild places. There is a fine balance between conservation and public access, but where possible I would like to see us open more of our sites to the public to improve access so that everyone, including a whole range of different users, can enjoy our countryside and coastline.

“I hope that during my tenure as CEO I can be a bridge between the financial and rural communities, between the old and the young and between traditional values and modern opportunities.”

There is a huge and growing demand for us to help local businesses achieve their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Social and Governance targets. Additionally, If Biodiversity Net Gain legislation is implemented in Jersey, as it has been in the UK, then the Island will be faced with a chronic shortage of ecologists. The trust needs to embrace these opportunities with ambition.

Finally, I come on to farming. The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and regrettably Jersey is no different - most of our countryside has been turned to farmland. Arguably our greatest opportunity to improve biodiversity, to tackle climate change and to enhance local conservation is to farm more sustainably. Farming is a key part of our Island’s heritage and identity, and the Trust is one of the largest agricultural landlords. We are in a unique position to shape and support the farming industry. We have an opportunity to work more collaboratively with farmers and to use our lands and buildings to support new entrants, to encourage diversification, and most importantly to promote more sustainable farming and food security. We should consider the feasibility of pursuing exciting projects on our land, from rewilding to agroforestry, and to set a precedent for others to

follow. We have already started conversations with government and key agricultural stakeholders to explore how our historic farm, La Ronde Porte, which I spoke about earlier, could be used to support the agricultural industry and rural economy.

I hope that provides a small taste of my vision and aspiration. Over the last 88 years the Trust has made a remarkable impact on our Island and Charles Alluto has been a huge part of that and I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank him for his service. I am so excited to build on that foundation and to do my part to serve you and our Island. I hope that during my tenure as CEO I can be a bridge between the financial and rural communities, between the old and the young and between traditional values and modern opportunities. My hope is that through inclusivity and the service of all members of our community we can take the Trust to new heights and that, together, we will create a better future for our Island: for everyone, for ever.

Inthe News _

LA RONDE PORTE

Planning application to bring in new services to the property and carry out essential repairs to the main house has been approved. We are in the process of finalising project costings and hope to start in Q4 this year. Unfortunately, due to vandalism, we have additional repairs (and costs) to factor in, with almost every window and door being damaged by vandals in July. For the time being the windows and doors have been boarded up to secure the property.

LE MOULIN DE QUÉTIVEL

Plans approved in 2023 to refurbish the roof at Quétivel Mill. Works are planned to start 2nd September for a duration of approximately 9 weeks. The plans include re-lining and re-tiling the roof using The Trusts’ existing supply of pan tiles. The scope of works will also enhance habitable areas for grey long eared bats which currently roost on the site.

THE ELMS WALLED GARDEN

A section of The Elms wall collapsed along the main driveway shortly after storm Ciaran. A planning application was recently approved to repair and reinforce the wall, with works now underway (commenced 16th July) and expected to be complete by 10th September. There are also plans for a redesign of the walled garden which will be reviewed once wall repairs are complete.

NO.4 PITT STREET

Locke’s café has now commenced works to connect No.4 Pitt Street (previously gallery) to No. 5-6 Locke’s café to create additional seating for the café. Works are due to be completed mid-October.

Sienna’s National Trust Work experience

Sienna Springett is a student at Beaulieu studying for her A Levels. She is going to Agricultural College in 2025 and recently spent some time working with the Lands Team at the Trust

“ For the last week of term before the summer holidays, students had the options of staying in school, going on a university trip, or gaining work experience. I couldn’t think of anywhere better to spend a week than at the National Trust for Jersey.

Most of my time was spent with the Lands team, but I also had the chance to work with Josh, the Trust’s Education Officer. As someone who loves the outdoors, I am always looking for the chance to be outside. I worked with the Lands Manager Johnny and his ranger team consisting of Ed, Codeil, and David. I was involved in a variety of tasks such as reed clearing at the Wetland centre with Ed, conducting site checks with Codeil, clearing up litter, doing bird transects and fitting gates with David.

Working with Josh was lovely as I helped out with rockpool rambles with Reception class children, it was wonderful to do, as I used to enjoy this activity myself and whenever I help with it, I remember the exciting feeling of turning over a rock and finding a Brittle star or seeing a Shore crab peeking from under a rock. I also helped with the seed bomb making with Year 2 students, this activity was important in teaching children about how vital wildflower patches are for the world’s pollinators.

My time with Louise, the Lands team’s Conservation Officer was educational. It focused on bird transects and butterfly surveys. The bird transects are part of a ten-year research project on Jersey’s declining farmland birds. I joined Louise at Grantez for one transect and David in St Peter’s Valley for another. Through carrying out these transects. I learnt how to identify bird song and species, a valuable and increasingly rare skill which these colleagues possess. I was shown the gorse and bracken

growth in the fields surrounding Grantez, along with learning about the protected field cricket species that is now found there. Along with conducting a butterfly survey at Sorel Point, where we counted and recorded the various species, these experiences deepened my understanding of local wildlife and will hopefully help me later with my passion in conservation.

There was always something interesting to do. Volunteering with the National Trust not only provided me with hands on experience but also the people there supported me and my passion to study and be like them after university. Spending time with the kind and hard-working people at the Trust who have so much love for their jobs has really made my future aspirations feel even more fulfilling and rewarding. "

YOUR Environment needs

AN APPEAL FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Trust owns and manages a large amount of the local environment, in the region of 1,800 vergees (800 acres or 325 hectares). This makes us the 3rd largest landowner in Jersey (behind the States and Jersey Water) and with this comes a lot of responsibility. Not all of it needs managing directly as a proportion is agricultural, with various lease agreements for grazing or the growing of numerous crops. The areas in need of intervention vary from field boundaries supporting hedges (both existing and recently planted), orchards, marshes to meadows, scrub land to woodland, coastal strips and clifftop heathland colonised by heather and gorse. We are lucky to have a number of keen and willing supporters who roll up their sleeves and get involved. They are very committed individuals who muster once during the week, and sometimes twice, with other likeminded individuals. However, people may dip in and out to suit their busy lives and other commitments.

If you would like to sign up to volunteer during the week, please contact Conrad Evans at: Conrad.Evans@nationaltrust.je

Other volunteers come from the commercial and corporate sector. Such entities kindly allow their staff to leave their usual workplaces to come out and combine as a

Apex Group at the end of a productive afternoon

Our volunteer group maintaining a hedge admiring some of their work

Hedge Fund Volunteer Shout-Out 2024

Up to July this year

See comparison between 2023 & 2024

Individuals / Non-Corporate

Hedgerow Helpers

Durrell students

Hedgerow Helpers

Durrell students

Childrens & Families Service Hub

Jersey Employment Trust

Highlands College students

Back to Work Foundations Group

Corporate

Altair

Zedra

Ocorian

Butterfield

Lloyds Bank International

Morningstar Wealth

PwC

JFSC

The numbers of those participating have doubled compared to last year with hours worked up by over 25%.

12 Bays of Christmas

An event run by Jersey Hospice Care and The National Trust for Jersey

Hot off the heels of the ‘30 Bays in 30 Days’ Sea swimming event this summer which raised over £10,000 for the National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice Care, the ‘12 Bays of Christmas’ event encourages local sea swimmers who brave our chilly waters every day throughout the year to take part in this festive challenge.

Islanders who have continued swimming since the summer or are seasoned year-round swimmers are encouraged to take a dip in 12 bays between 1 and 31 December. Each bay has a festively themed name, for example ‘Port let it Snow’, ‘Jingle all the Ouaisné’ and so on.

2024 will be the fourth year that this challenge has taken place and every year, participants get more festive! Participants wear Christmas themed bathing suits, hats and have even been known to get together pre and post swims to sing Christmas carols with a sea theme.

HSBC

RBC

RBSI

Baccata

Ogier

Altair

Corporate staff numbers have almost doubled from 276 to 468 hours.

1st - 31st December

visit of his majesty King Charles III

It was confirmed in May, following a review of the Royal Patronages by Buckingham Palace, that His Majesty, King Charles III, was to continue his Patronage of the National Trust for Jersey.

The Trust was therefore delighted to note that King Charles and Queen Camilla were visiting the Island on 15th July 2024.

A tea party was among one of the highlights of a packed itinerary for the King and Queen when they arrived in Jersey, and two members of the team were fortunate to be in attendance. Alan Le Maistre, the Trust’s new Chief Executive Officer and Clerk of Works, John Ovenden were both invited, initially to a party

in Liberation Square, which was then hastily moved to the Pomme D’Or Hotel as a result of the very wet weather.

The royal couple, whose visit marks the first time in 19 years that the Island has played host to a reigning monarch, were welcomed by a 21gun salute, and later had the chance to sample Jersey produce and watch a marching parade.

St Helier was the focus of the visit, where islanders had the first chance to see the King and Queen in the People’s Park as they watched the final seven rounds of a 21-gun salute by members of the 1781 Militia.

Both the States Assembly and the Royal Court held special sittings, with the latter including what the Bailiff’s Chambers described as “a special homage involving the Island’s Seigneurs”.

Jon Parkes, Lands Manager, was also invited to meet King Charles as part of a “Jersey Expo” at the Weighbridge. Their Majesties heard about the Island’s agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture industries on their journey to net zero. The Trust joined forces with the Environment Department and Trees for Life in demonstrating how the Trust looks after its sites to manage biodiversity loss and the impacts of Storm Ciaran.

Charles Taylor - Master Plumber

The Trust was recently gifted a range of lead casts and historic plumbing tools by Kay Carré. Kay's father, Charles, was a Master Plumber and here is his story.

Charles was born on 24 May 1931. He was one of eight children and grew up in St Peter’s Valley.

When he left school in 1946 aged 15, his father took him to Thomas Le Quesne Ltd where he started work as an apprentice plumber and was taught his trade by Albert Lucas. Charles worked at Thomas Le Quesne Ltd for 50 years and retired in 1996 and during that time he was known as “The Carpet Slipper Plumber” as he always took his slippers to work with him and wore them when working in clients houses to prevent carpets being stained by dirty work boots.

Plumbing was a very difficult job in 1946 as just after the Occupation materials were scarce, therefore

improvisation and maintenance was necessary to restore old, and sometimes neglected, equipment back to working order. Materials used in 1946 were very different to today, with iron and lead pipes being used rather than copper and plastic. One of the types of work Charles learned during his apprenticeship was to build and maintain lead pumps on farms which were essential for the pumping of water and manure.

When Thomas Le Quesne Ltd moved premises, they decided that the cast iron moulds used for making new lead pumps were no longer required by the business. Charles was very happy to give these moulds a new home as they had great significance to him back to when he was learning his trade.

During the years that Charles worked as a plumber, Thomas Le Quesne Ltd sometimes had to line coffins with lead or zinc and to solder on the lids

for health reasons. Charles said the worst job he ever had to do in his entire career was to carry out such work on the coffins of the 26 people who died in the tragic 1965 Dakota Air Crash in Jersey.

Charles was renowned for his skills and craftsmanship with sheet lead work, and with 35 years’ experience, he was one of the three craftsman who in 1982 covered the mansard roof of Cyril le Marquand House with over 14 tons of lead. The roof included 15 feature dormer windows, intricate parapet coverings and secret gutters.

In 2015, when Charles was in his 80's and well into retirement, he made good use of his extensive knowledge and skills to renovate an old Jersey Pump for John F. W. Carré who lived in St Lawrence. This was one of Charles’ last jobs as sadly he passed away a few months later.

Woodland Wonders

By Josh Feldman, Senior Education Officer

It is well known that spending time outdoors, particularly in woodlands, offers a myriad of benefits for both mental and physical health. The serene environment of a woodland provides a natural sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of daily life, fostering a sense of peace and relaxation.

Research indicates that exposure to nature can significantly reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and improve overall mood. The natural scents of the woodland are known to have calming effects on the mind, and the act of walking on uneven terrain, often found in woodlands, engages different muscle groups, and improves balance and coordination, promoting physical fitness.

The woodland ecosystem also provides an excellent educational environment, offering endless opportunities to learn about wildlife, plant species, and ecological systems. This not only enriches knowledge but also fosters a deep appreciation for nature and the importance of conservation.

Moreover, being in woodlands can enhance cognitive function. Studies have shown that children who play in natural settings demonstrate better attention spans and problem-solving skills. For adults, the tranquillity of the woods can enhance creativity and focus. This idea that children can thrive when learning in an outdoors setting is key with the founders of the Forest School movement - an inspirational,

child-centred, educational approach which promotes holistic development through consistent sessions. This long-term programme encourages play, exploration, and managed risktaking, fostering a confidence and self-esteem in the children through hands-on activities in a natural environment in which they would take the lead. As Senior Educational Officer, I have been lucky enough to take an Advanced Forest School course, and it was such an insightful and wonderful experience. The activities and skills I took away from that course soon trickled down into my educational and family workshops, and I was so pleased to be able to put into practice what I had learned.

For our Woodland Wonders activities, children can explore our wonderful woodland sites such as Le Don Sinkins below Hamptonne, St Peter’s Valley at Quétivel Mill and King Charles II Woods at Hamptonne. Activities such as ‘Leaf Bingo’, creating natural art and jewellery, collecting tree seeds to plant at home, making magic potions and den building will all consolidate the child’s learning about habitats, plants, and the changing seasons. Our Woodland Wonders are available all year-round.

Overall, spending time in woodlands at any time of the year is an holistic experience that nourishes the body, mind, and soul, making it an invaluable activity for enhancing well-being.

Oh, I do like to be Beside the Seaside!

By Donna Le Marrec, Marketing & Events Manager

The Trust has been working hard to bring the former Seaside Café at Grève de Lecq ‘back to life’ since the States of Jersey approved the acquisition of the land and property at the beginning of the year and gifted the site to the Trust.

After opening the car park, the ambition was to empty the interior of the building and to clean and refresh the site so that it looked more attractive and welcoming, and could potentially be used as an event space.

The Properties team had a mammoth task on its hands: the building had been closed for several years, so was stale and stuffy; fridges and freezers still contained food: stock from the gift shop was still in situ (so many fridge magnets!), along with the

fixtures and fittings associated with a large commercial kitchen and retail outlet. The team cleared shop fittings, counters, shelving and even a pool table – all of which were repurposed or given away, or if neither of those options were attainable, recycled at La Collette. There had sadly been quite a lot of vandalism, so the site had to be secured, broken glass and tipped paint cleaned up before we could replace some of the large panes of glass in the windows, repair locks and install an alarm system.

Expressions of interest were sought from activity providers and food truck operators to offer a service from the site, and the Trust was inundated with ideas and suggestions for the spring and summer of 2024.

The old and rotting pergola over the terrace was removed and, with the help of a group of wonderful corporate volunteers (thank you to the Jersey Financial Services Commission), the outside of the former café building was scrubbed cleaned from top to bottom, inside and out, and repainted in a fresh white and blue colour scheme, and bunting erected to scare away the seagulls. Picnic tables were also painted thanks to a volunteer group from HSBC.

Seaweed & Sand Jersey, selling their wonderful Jersey ice cream and The Ugly Oyster food truck with their home-grown oysters and freshly caught sea food, have been in residence since the beginning of June and will be at the site for the summer season.

A series of open-air concerts have taken place with an evening of music provided by Les Conteurs Singers, Dominic Pallot, Hilton Packies, The Jersey Saxophone Quartet, The

Harmony Men, Simone Garton, The Progressive Choir and The Jersey Hospice Choir. All of the concerts were free and included a glass or two of Pimms!

The launch of the 30 Bays in 30 Days sea swimming challenge took place on a balmy Sunday morning and was really well attended. A free exhibition of memorabilia and art was staged that same weekend. The exhibition featured the history of the bay and included articles and illustrations on tourism, fishing, historic buildings, heritage, wildlife, the Grève de Lecq Boat Owners’ Association, and life during the Occupation. It was a lifetime of memories produced by local resident John Syvret.

Regular yoga sessions take place on a Sunday morning with Nature Nuture Wellness Jersey, and Stefan Rousseau has been introducing beach goers to the joys of classical music and jazz every Saturday between 12 and 2pm... Over the coming months the Trust

has activities planned from tabletop sales to a quiz, musical evenings, films, and a Christmas craft market. More information can be found on our social media channels and our website.

The Seaside Café, formerly the Romany Café, has been part of Greve de Lecq since the 1940’s and witnessed many changes during the heydays of tourism. Caesar’s Palace, the Stable Bar, the Grève de Lecq Hotel, and the Hotel des Pierres, have all since disappeared but Grève de Lecq is still a magnet for local families and holidaymakers. The National Trust for Jersey is honoured to have been gifted the site which is now safe from development and still accessible to the people of Jersey.

Discover the past, Enjoy the present. Protect the future.

INCUBATOR PROGRAMME

By Jon Parkes, Lands Manager

In May our freshly appointed CEO Alan and I attended the International National Trust Organisation’s Incubator Programme, sponsored by the Helen Hamlyn Trust.

As part of the INTO membership, the NTJ was eligible to attend the programme, which we quickly learned was not a course, but an opportunity to learn from other likeminded organisations, as well as discussing shared challenges and opportunities and reflecting on our own professional practice.

Previous Incubators have focused on accelerating the establishment of new INTO member organisations, but this year’s cohort represented small islands and coastlines, all eager to learn from each other, and the National Trust teams we would be visiting over the week across three different locations in the southwest of England.

Delegates attended from Fiji, Taiwan, Jersey, Scotland, St Helena, the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda and the USA, and were thrown into a student-like living scenario, where we shared cooking duties and a well-deserved glass of wine in the evening.

The first day was spent at the National Trust’s Head Office “Heelis” in Swindon. Named as a tribute to Beatrix Potter, a significant figure in the early days of the National Trust. Heelis was Potter’s married name. Heelis is an innovative example of sustainable building, using timber from National Trust woodlands and wool from Herdwick sheep, grazed on Trust farmlands, to create a unique and refreshing work environment.

The rest of the week was spent visiting sites managed by the National Trust and meeting their teams of passionate and skilled staff, who offered a unique perspective on a wide variety of issues and who were keen to showcase some of their important and inspiring projects.

SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

• Woolacombe Bay – NT Rangers showed us their continuing sand dune management and access work, followed by a look at Woolacombe Down where the North Devon NT team have been restoring former agricultural fields into wildflower meadows, which looked fantastic after being reseeded only 18 months earlier.

We also discussed visitor experience, tourism pressures and the NT membership model, and met with some NT local business tenants, one of whom just happened to be serving cream tea with scones.

• Holnicote Estate – On the edge of Exmoor National Park, the estate spans ancient woodland, peat bogs, moorland and rolling green hills. We were guided by the Estate’s Rangers and General Manager, Simon Larkin, and were first shown a large reforesting project, on the site of a clear-felled conifer plantation. We then ascended the hills to spend time on Exmoor to admire the stunning views and look at the Trust’s efforts to restore areas of peat bog.

In the afternoon we met with the Trust’s “Riverlands” project managers, who explained the theory and practicalities of their landscape scale approach to develop alternative ways of managing land and water.

One of my personal highlights was an opportunity to see an enclosed family of Eurasian Beavers which the Trust hope to legally reintroduce in Britain. They were hunted to extinction in the 16th century. Natural engineers, beavers can slow water courses and create new niche habitats by felling trees and building dams, which can also help reduce the risk of flooding and drought by increasing an area’s capacity to retain water.

The Estate’s Beaver enclosure is a great of example of the benefits brought about by these fascinating and charismatic rodents, and the increase of biodiversity is not only obvious but has surprised even the experts.

• Lundy Island - Another highlight was a day trip to Lundy Island, a small island in the Bristol Channel. Owned by the National Trust, but leased and managed by the Landmark Trust, Lundy became Britain’s first Marine Nature Reserve in 1986.

In 2002 a collaborative project, between the RSPB, Natural England, the Landmark Trust and the National Trust, began to eradicate introduced brown and black rats, in an attempt to save the island’s dwindling seabird population.

From just 5 puffins recorded in 2003, the island’s population had increased to 1,335 by 2023, following the rat eradication programme. Joe, Lundy’s wonderfully enthusiastic Seabird Warden, was hopeful that this year’s offspring would increase the puffin population to over 1,500, but it was too early to say at the time of our visit in May.

The project also benefitted other species, such as Manx Shearwaters. Once almost extinct on Lundy, the island is now home to 95% of England’s breeding population.

Lundy is not only a haven for bird watchers, but a testament to the dedication and hard work of the conservationists involved.

• Dunster Castle - The final day was spent at Dunster Castle and Watermill where we met various staff members and discussed the site’s business model, volunteering and the challenges and benefits of concessions and Trust run tea rooms and cafés.

The grounds of the castle are immaculately kept by the team and views over the coast and countryside are worth a visit alone.

Black Butter - Lé Nièr Beurre

By Donna Le Marrec, Marketing and Events Manager

Volunteers are invited to participate in this annual festivity tradition staged at The Elms, the headquarters of the National Trust for Jersey. There are a number of tasks, some gentle such as apple peeling, aided with a cup of tea and a Jersey wonder, and aided with a cup of tea and a Jersey Wonder, others more energetic, such as the stirring of the Black Butter and taking place in the in the middle of the night with a glass of wine to pass the hours - a wonderful way of getting together, having a chat with old and new friends and contributing to this piece of Jersey history. All of

Programme

Thursday 3 October (2PM - 5pm)

Embrace the community spirit and peel apples at The Elms. Meet old and make new friends, enjoy tea, homemade cake and Jersey Wonders whilst you work… peelers and gloves provided…

FRIDAY 4 October (10Am - 10PM)

The wood fire will be lit first thing in the Bakehouse, peeling continues, and the prepared apples are cooked in the large copper bachîn over the fire and stirred until Saturday morning. Come along to peel and stir and enjoy a community supper and some live music in the evening in the marquee on the front lawn of the Elms Main House. No need to-pre book.

Parking is available at The Elms on Thursday and Friday.

SATURDAY 5 October (10Am - 4PM)

The apple mixture is taken off the heat to cool and spices added, including liquorice, mixed spice and cinnamon by mid-morning – the intoxicating smell of Christmas. Once cooled and ladled into jars the Black Butter is sold in the produce market.

Enjoy homemade sausages and cider, wood fired pizza and homemade cake. Stock up on artisanal products such as chutneys and jams, honey and homemade art and crafts. Children can enjoy apple themed activities and pumpkin carving.

Parking is kindly being made available at Granite Products on Saturday with a free shuttle to and from The Elms.

Le Don Le Quesne & the jersey Eastern Railway

By Jonathan Bull, Properties Officer

Le Don Le Quesne was kindly gifted to the National Trust of Jersey by the Le Quesne family who lived above in the property Maryland. As a child I spent many an hour playing in this idyllic spot which we all called Maryland.

Located seaside just over the crest of Le Hocq hill running towards Pontac, it is nicely tucked away and can provide an oasis of shade amongst the trees on a hot day. Steps lead down from the hill and also up from the beach itself, which has a private feel being tucked in between le Hocq and Pontac beaches. It's a walk with your sun beds, picnic and whatever else you take but you are rewarded often with few other people around you. If the beach is too hot, you can rest under the trees drinking in the seaside location; trees and their branches framing a sea view with Icho Tower distant on the horizon offshore.

In 1870, the Jersey Railway heading out west and back was proving very successful and in 1872 works began on the Jersey Eastern Railway. The project was significant with land being bought, cuttings and stations constructed, bridges built and track laid. Like most projects there were delays; the weather in winter of 1873 was terrible and an extension of time was given to the contractor. Finally, after manpower issues, the project was being handed back to the States to complete. In August 1873, the first train finally ran.

The line started at Snow Hill and headed east and inland snaking through the St Clement flat lands before arriving at Le Hocq station and then entering a rock cutting and continuing under a bridge (Pontac Bridge) which spanned the top of Le Hocq hill allowing the road traffic to pass above the line. The roads at the top of the hill were diverted to allow the bridge to be built so the train could pass under the road, a massive engineering endeavour itself! The

bridge was the twin of the bridge which still spans the entrance of Snow Hill carpark. It’s hard to imagine it in place now but the fantastic photo courtesy of Jersey Heritage can be lined up using the wall on the lefthand side of the lady which is still there today.

The train went under the bridge and entered Le Don Le Quesne and the beginning of the coastal parts of the line. It must have been amazing the first time you came out of the cutting and under the bridge to the coastal views, whether at high or low tide and the differing landscapes showing this afforded.

Courtesy of Jersey Heritage

The passengers must have been fighting for the correct side once they knew what awaited them on the journeys, either heading to Gorey or back to Snow Hill!

Pontac was the next station after the train exited Le Don Le Quesne and continued downward towards the slip.

The track crossed the slip and up to the station. Looking from Pontac to Le Don Le Quesne, It is hard to imagine the train heading in there but the sketch by Alfred Wright is the only image I have ever seen of the train doing just that!

Today's view back; so much has changed with significant infill, levels of the gardens where the track once ran raised by about 5ft and the sea wall raised to match.

The JER’s final run was the 21st June 1929 after 2 years of posting losses. The railway's usefulness ended after only 57 years with the advent of buses and their superior route flexibility.

After liquidation, the receivers came in, and land, sheds, trains, carriages, track, stations and fencing was sold off during 1929, 1930, 1931. There was much ado about the removal of Pontac bridge and alterations to the dangerous road. The JEP reported it with suggested improvements in January 1930.

In July 1930, the bridge was mentioned again in the Jersey Evening Post and the States of Jersey. The Parish agreed to buy the bridge and the land.

April 1931 and the Parish of St Clement decided to go with Jersey Evening Post suggestions but by August 1931 the States and St Clement were still arguing about costs to remove the bridge and the States offered a third.

The final straw was in June 1932, the Jersey Evening Post reported that a horse crashed into the bridge smashing panels and the rider sustained cuts and abrasions. Shortly after in June, Chas Le Quesne Builders , Le Geyt Street, were appointed to carry out the works which were to shortly begin soon.

The cutting had been gradually filled in by locals since the line closure, I suppose you would call it fly tipping these days, but eventually it was completely filled in during 1932 and 1933, with the bridge also being removed running up to Christmas 1932 and into January 1933.

Today, Le Don Le Quesne is an oasis of shade and views and well worth the beach walk or entry through the gate on the coast road and down the steps. The Lands Team only ask that you take any litter with you and leave it as you would like to find it.

Credit: Jerripedia

Artist credit - Alfred Wright

What became of the trees AFTER THE GREAT STORM OF 1987?

By Conrad Evans, Arborist

With Storm Ciaran fresh in our minds and evidence still of fallen trees and ongoing building repairs, my thoughts go back to 1987. “The Great Storm” of October 15th occurred 3 years into my arboriculture career with the National Trust for Jersey. My time was to be shared evenly between working for the Trust and The, then, Men of the Trees. I was the newly trained arborist carrying out woodland management, tree surgery and planting, sometimes “aided and abetted” by Eddie Bechelet and Pat Gautier. They must have been in their 60s at the time and worked as a team, helping with all aspects of the Trust’s property maintenance and land management and were affectionally known by Management and Council as “The Boys”! Me and my wife slept through the storm whilst we were living near the top of Le Mont de Grève de Lecq. My main recollection of the next morning is attempting to drive to The Elms and trying all the routes I could think of only to be turned back by fallen trees blocking the road or being told by other drivers that the there was no way through. I eventually found my way to the workshop and the chainsaws and the work of clearing fallen trees began.

Another long-lasting memory is planking fallen trees in fields at La Rue de Belin, St Martin, beyond the Methodist chapel. The resultant wood was to be used at Hamptonne

Country Life Museum. A well-known and notable tree contactor, Peter Stansfield, had extracted some large fallen tree trunks from St Catherine’s Wood using his huge Mercedes Unimog and placed the trunks near the road. We had a Stihl chainsaw mill which comprised 2 engines connected to a 4 feet long bar and a very long chain. Roy Cabot, the Trust’s carpenter and cabinet maker was on hand to oversee the work and drove a small Ford mini tractor to move the cut 2.5 to 3 inch thick “boards” of wood around the field and to the Trust’s Nissan flatbed truck. The cutting process started with securing a long ladder to the top of the trunk with wooden blocks and long nails. The rollers above the bar of the saw ran along the ladder with the chain cutting parallel to the ground, at a depth that could be varied to suit each “log” or “stick”. It was vital to allow enough clearance when cutting this first slab, so the bar was below the depth of the nails, so the chain avoided hitting them and blunting the teeth. The top slab was covered with bark, branch wounds, trimmed branches and knots on its upper side and discarded. From there on, the ladder was put to one side so the rollers above the chainsaw bar ran along the top of the next slab to be cut. There was very little decay and very few splits (or “shakes” which occur when a tree hits the ground when felled) in each of the logs and

they were mainly English oak and a few ash. All in all, Roy and “The Boys” spent about 2 weeks cutting this rough sawn timber whilst I dipped in and out as required, usually to sharpen the chain and to assist when needed. The timber was used in a number of ways but extensively to replace the roofs of the Langlois and Hamptonne houses. Despite the wood being “green”, meaning it had not been seasoned, a little bit of “movement” or warping would not be too much of an issue. The resulting beams that were cut from the timber were so large they were never likely to distort and followed the traditional methods of building back in the day before kiln dried, coniferous and highly machined timber existed. Off cuts were also put to good use, being made into window frames, doors and frames and shutters for the windows. The Hamptonne house (the building in the centre of the courtyard) had the roof removed completely and the process of dismantling enabled the contactor to learn how to construct its replacement. In the Langlois house, on the other hand, 3 of the roof beams were in good condition and retained and can still be seen in situ to this day. However, a new roof was created and set on top of the existing one meaning more modern techniques of construction were needed. This involved using metal roof supports and stainless-steel bolts and nails.

- The Langlois House roof timbers during construction

Dr Warwick Rodwell, an eminent architectural archaeologist from the UK, headed the project, having had many years of experience with ancient buildings like this farm complex. Harry Tumblety led his local building team, and he came out on site to St Martin several times to see the progress of the timber cutting.

In those days, Norman’s Limited at Five Oaks had a large band saw which they used to cut “logs” into boards that people brought in for a fee. They would initially and painstakingly try and detect and remove any metal or

even stones that had been enveloped by the tree. I believe this service came to an end due to the cost and the wear and tear on the machinery that made it less economical and attractive. To enable lumber and wood to be put to good use for construction and furniture making, a lot of time, effort and money needs to be invested. The wood ideally needs to be stored in the dry for many years in a building with good air flow. With the ends covered in bituminous paint to prevent them drying too quickly, each slab must be stacked and separated with strips of wood (“sticked”) to allow for air

circulation between the boards. To prevent warping, the timber needs to be turned from time to time for up to 5 years. All in all, these processes take space, time and effort and unfortunately, those commodities seem to be in short supply nowadays. The States’ ‘tree gang’ did stockpile, plank and store timber in their yard and timber shed at Warwick Farm. Oak, Pine, Elm and Monterey cypress (Macrocarpa) was turned into rustic benches and used in parks and in numerous places along various coastal paths and recreational areas.

It is hard to compare the number of trees that were brought down by the 2 respective storms. There has recently been a call to put more of the felled wood to good use rather than having it logged up as firewood. Where it is difficult or impossible to extract the timber from isolated woodlands, it is best left in situ to rot down and decay and become part of the carbon cycle. Our flora and fauna will undoubtedly benefit as a result. However, with the number of tree contactors we currently have and the amount of machinery available, it would make sense to use this amazing resource for more useful purposes. This would take investment in time as well as money in order to process the timber,

find space and or a covered store and turn it from time to time. As a rule of thumb, air drying takes about 1 year per inch to get the moisture content to 10-15%.

If locally grown and processed wood is to be used eventually for fine furniture work and cabinet making it would then have to be further cut down (“ripped”) into lengths and kiln dried, a facility which I do not think we have locally. In other countries, giant microwave ovens are used to greatly speed up the seasoning process but again, Jersey lacks such specialised equipment. However, the storing of wood to be processed at a later date should be encouraged for the future

making of rustic items of furniture or fencing materials which a number of people can lend their hands to. The more this is talked about and covered by the media the more likely it is to happen. Funding is key and perhaps grants could be made available by the States, either through Environment’s Countryside Enhancement Scheme or The Rural Initiative Scheme. They form part of The Rural Economy Strategy “through which the States demonstrates its commitment to the importance of the natural and farmed environment and the rural industries which have created and manage the Island’s diverse countryside.”

- The Trust staff during a teaching session on the mobile planking saw

PLEMONT SEABIRD SANCTUARY

Time To Draw The Line

By Cristina Sellares,

Birds on the Edge

Officer

If you have been following the Birds On The Edge work to save Jersey’s puffins over the past ten years, you will probably be familiar with the plan to create a predator-free sanctuary to protect their nesting sites near Plémont.

A conservation fence is needed to exclude all non-native predators from the colonies (mainly ferrets and rats). We will also need to remove all predators inside and ensure they don’t re-invade the site. The other half of this project will be the restoration of coastal habitats such as grassland and heathland, by removing the dense carpet of bracken which is so detrimental to native biodiversity.

Since 2021 we have been engaging directly with the community, asking the public for their views and ideas

on this project. In 2023 we conducted a thorough consultation on the visual impact of this type of fence, aided by a section of sample fence, placed where the proposed one would sit. As indicated from our Discover Spring update, 1,127 people participated in the survey and 92% of them supported the conservation fence and the seabird sanctuary.

Taking on board concerns raised during the consultations, the fence will be fitted with special gates to enable access to favourite angling spots below the cliffs, and the fence itself will be much shorter than originally planned - 907m long - and a minimum of 52 meters away from the public footpath, in order to reduce its visual impact on views.

Encouraged by the public’s overwhelming support, we have been

preparing a planning application. By the time you read this, the application will have been submitted and we’ll be encouraging everyone to participate and to put their views forward to the Planning Department. We aim to continue engaging with, informing and inviting all members of the community to help us create something positive for everyone.

The seabird sanctuary will hopefully protect 3.34ha (18.6 vergées) of coastal cliffs and inside it, more than 30 species of native flora and fauna will be able to thrive without the pressure of rats and ferrets. The benefits to our wildlife will be matched by the benefits to the Island itself. The creation and management of the sanctuary will require new skills for new jobs, and with an increase of iconic wildlife for locals and visitors, there will be more business

opportunities for tour operators and the hospitality industry. The community programme will expand to pack the year with activities and collaborations for all ages, and the creation of the first predator-free sanctuary in Europe will affirm Jersey’s place at the forefront on the global stage of wildlife conservation.

These benefits would be provided at no cost to the Island. We have secured provisional funding for the first 25 years of the sanctuary, including installation of the fence and its maintenance. This source of funding would be external to Jersey, ensuring that we will avoid competing with local projects for financial resources.

We appreciate that having to live with a one kilometre-long fence below the cliffs is a big ask for the community, and although the majority supports

the project and looks forward to the positive results, we commit to monitor such benefits and to prove that the seabird sanctuary is working as intended. We have pledged that, if in the first 15 years the sanctuary has not produced agreed biodiversity targets, the fence will be discommissioned.

In fact the fence is meant to be only a temporary solution. Every five years we will review emerging techniques, to see if another way exists that will produce the same results. Until then, the fence will protect the future of our seabirds and other native wildlife from their main threats from land.

From the original Government of Jersey’s Puffin Action Plan in 2008, which pioneered the idea to fence the seabird colonies to protect them from invasive predators, via Durrell’s report

of 2018 identifying further solutions, the past seven years of research and trials, the production of the Feasibility Study Report in 2021, and culminating in the technical assessment by seabird and fence expert Biz Bell in 2022, it is our view that this is the only feasible, sustainable, socially acceptable, and ecologically responsible option to save our seabirds from extinction; to future-proof our Island for our endangered wildlife.

The results of the public consultations give us hope that Jersey is ready to draw a line in the sand for our seabirds, to give the cliffs back to those who need protection, so that they too can keep calling Jersey their home.

Biodiverse is beautiful: Changing the perception of beauty

By Louise Whale, Conservation Officer

Many garden fans seek out a pristine, homogeneous lawn as the ultimate goal, but biodiversity is more likely to thrive in areas that are perceived as ‘untidy’ which can result in conflicting opinions. Louise Whale, the Trust’s Conservation Officer, is passionate about changing perspectives in what is conventionally seen as beautiful to focus on boosting our biodiversity.

but even decreasing mowing to every 2-3 weeks could increase the number of flower species and associated bee species according to Susannah Lerman’s 2018 study published in Biological Conservation (vol 221). From experience, allowing even small parts of a lawn to grow longer would encourage other insects such as shield bugs.

An area surrounded in wildlife to me is far more beautiful than one that is empty.

Francis Ratnieks published in the Journal of Applied Ecology (vol 59) showed the many ‘injurious’ weeds (such as ragwort and creeping thistle) averaged double the number of visits from pollinators than ‘recommended plants’ for agrienvironment schemes (such as knapweeds, yarrow and vetches) that we often plant in our pollinator patches.

Changing the mind of people closest to me is challenging as even the Trust’s own staff have had conversations with me about managing mole hills on our properties and the ‘untidy’ nature of one of our wildlife ponds. My own family maintain a tidy green lawn, historically seen as a symbol of status, but to my eyes a lawn is often an ugly ecological desert. Mowing can be an important tool to maintain grasslands

Take our headland at Plémont as an example which is far from a manicured landscape. The Trust acquired this site 10 years ago in 2014 to save it from residential development and it has evolved to become a biodiversity haven. Of all the sites I have surveyed since joining the Trust two years ago, it has averaged the highest number of plant species at any location so far. Speaking of plant species, some people are not shy to say which they ‘like’ and which they ‘don’t’ onsite but may forget the wider ecosystems these plants support.

A 2021 study by Nick Balfour and

‘Scrub’ habitat made up largely of bramble and other bushes is seen as an undesired habitat due to its messy aesthetic and ability to encroach upon other habitats. Whilst conservationists aim to create a ‘mosaic’ of different habitats, scrub is definitely not the worst enemy as it supports several of Jersey’s declining butterfly species such as the gatekeeper. Another habitat that may be considered unsightly is deadwood which arguably supports more biodiversity than a living tree.

I won’t be able to change everyone’s mind, but I hope to encourage even a few people to see landscapes from a different perspective.

Judith Quérée’s Garden

As well as keeping chickens, geese and quail, with 8 babies, I also have a male and female guinea fowl. Guinea fowl are endemic to Africa and follow herds of animals on the African grasslands to forage for disturbed insects and they play an important and useful role in eating ticks that can be the cause of Lyme disease.

About two years ago I placed some fertile eggs under a broody bantam and she hatched and raised the’ keets‘ the name for baby Guinea fowl.

I kept two and they are now the proud parents. Guinea fowl are very noisy and not easy to keep if you have close neighbours!

The female kept disappearing into the garden and together with the very distinctive noise she made, alerted me to her egg laying. After about 28 days the keets started to hatch, the male who was extremely attentive, let out a loud call as if to announce that ‘Hey everyone I’m a dad’ ! After a day and a half, she had hatched all 16!! Like so many birds they have large clutches as they will inevitably lose many to predators.

With the help of my gardener Murray and my window cleaner Glen, who luckily had arrived just at the right time, we managed to gather the keets and corral mum and dad through to the chicken area.

So, as I write we are now down to 9. Those that have died are most likely weak and not strong enough to keep up with mum and dad. Much is expected of them as they follow mum and dad through the long grass up hill and down dale. Luckily, they hatched late in the season so most predators will have raised their young and won’t be interested in taking them. Despite the dangers I won’t shut them in a coop as they would get very stressed and like all my birds, they have the freedom of the field.

Unlike cockerels who show no interest in their offspring, guinea fowl are monogamous and are very good dads, protecting, feeding, and even brooding the young.

Now to talk a bit about what is happening in the garden.

The cooler and wet winter and summer have combined to ensure a fantastic display in the garden, and it is a real joy this year. Also working in it has been a pleasure and as someone who hates the heat it has been a relief.

The wildflower strips look absolutely gorgeous, and it really lifts the spirits when I walk round them. It is so satisfying that my visitors have enjoyed the mix of flowering plants and the huge variety of insects feeding on the flowers. But now is the time to enjoy the last of the plants and flowers before they seed and start to die back under the ground to reserve their energy until next spring.

For myself and Murray there is no reserving our energy, now the hard work really begins! More of that next time.

WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 CONSERVATION ISSUES YOU ARE FACING IN BERMUDA?

By Myles Darrell, Head of Natural Heritage Bermuda

• Invasive species which now dominate too much of the landscape.

• The current and potential impact of climate change, with increased storm/hurricane activity and a rise in sea level.

• Habitat loss due to overdevelopment on a beautiful small island where property is at a premium.

To any of our members, who may be thinking of visiting Bermuda, what would you recommend doing, seeing and eating?

There’s so much to see and do in Bermuda. We are small but we definitely punch above our weight. As a conservationist and lover of Bermuda’s diverse and interesting heritage, here’s my shortlist of the activities I’d recommend to visitors on a Bermuda holiday.

• Walk through the green necklace of Bermuda - the Railway Trail. Between 1931 and the end of World War II, the Bermuda Railway was in operation, carrying passengers and freight from the west to the east of the island, mainly along the picturesque coastal areas. In 1985 the trail it covered in its heyday was officially designated a park. The Railway Trail boasts about 18 miles of mostly scenic walking trail with various offshoots, known as tribe roads, leading to other must-see areas. Many of the Bermuda National Trust (BNT) nature reserves are close to the Railway Trail, adding more opportunities to enjoy Bermuda’s unique natural and

cultural heritage. BNT’s Spittal Pond and Paget Marsh nature reserves are worth a visit, as are the three ‘Buy Back Bermuda’ nature reserves we own with the Bermuda Audubon Society.

• You can’t come to Bermuda without spending time at the beach. We believe we have the best beaches in the world –although we are obviously biased! If you haven’t seen pink sand, then you need to spend some time at one of the many beaches and coves across the islands. It’s still possible to have a pink sand beach all to yourself many days of the year. The sand is made pink by the shells of a marine organism called foraminifera.

• If lounging around at the beach is too slow for you, Bermuda is a wonderful place to pursue all sorts of ocean activities: boating, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, deep sea fishing. Bermuda has it all.

• If you’d like to take in some culture the Bermuda National Trust operates three fascinating historic building museums – telling the story of the people who built Bermuda.

Visit https://www.bnt.bm/ for more information and opening times. The original 17th century capital of Bermuda, St George at the eastern end of the island, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site (two of the BNT museums are there). At the western end of the island the National Museum of Bermuda provides more about our multi-faceted past, set in the stunning surroundings of the 19th century Dockyard. In the heart of Hamilton, capital city since 1815, the Bermuda National Gallery, in the iconic City Hall building, is well worth a visit. The Corporation of Hamilton also offers walking tours of the city. From Hamilton you can always get out on the water by hopping on to the ferry and viewing Bermuda from another aspect.

• Lastly, I think every visitor needs to experience a Bermuda fish sandwich, and while there are many places to get a good one, I would encourage people to consider Woody’s Restaurant. It’s a real hangout for locals so you can take in a good sandwich and the best of what Bermuda has to offer, time with her people.

For a tiny island it is surprising how much there is to do in Bermuda.

Q WHERE WOULD I GET INTO WITH MY NTJ MEMBERSHIP?

A NTJ membership will give you free entry to BNT’s three museums – Verdmont, Globe Museum and Tucker House (though the latter is presently closed for renovations). You will also receive a member discount if you attend one of our tours or Trust Talks. Events are listed on https://www.bnt.bm/

Q WHAT ARE BERMUDA’S MOST ICONIC ANIMAL OR PLANT SPECIES?

A The Cahow (Pterodroma cahow) is our national bird and was saved from apparent extinction by our internationally famous Bermudian conservationist, Dr David Wingate. The Cahow was in fact thought to have been extinct for almost 300 years when in 1951 a few pairs were discovered. The species is still in recovery but has risen from 18 nesting pairs to more than 160 pairs.

That said, for many visitors and Bermudians alike our most iconic species could be considered the native Longtail or White-tailed Tropicbird. These beautiful, elegant birds have distinctive, long tail feathers, hence the name. You will often see Longtails adorning jewelry, T-shirts and souvenirs. In the spring and summer months they can be seen soaring along the coastline, especially the South Shore. This is one of the few native breeding sea birds to have maintained numbers to match the abundance which would have existed before human arrival.

Our most iconic plant species must be the Bermuda cedar (Juniperus bermudiana), an endemic species which once dominated the island's landscape. Settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries used the trees for construction, and the wood was particularly sought after for shipbuilding. In the 1940s, the Bermuda cedar was decimated, with 99% of the trees dying off after the unintentional introduction of a deadly scale insect. Only the trees with resistance to the scale have survived. The Bermuda cedar is prized by Bermudians

Myles

Myles playing the drums

Q WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB?

A Being patient! Conservation work is about the long game. Change is constant but the change we are working to create is one that takes decades to come to fruition. I will never see much of my vision realised because it takes so long to re-establish habitat, resurrect species and educate the public so that everyone becomes engaged in the process. I am motivated and excited to do what I do but find it challenging that my whole life will be dedicated to something I likely won’t see.

Q DOES BERMUDA HAVE A DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE?

A Bermuda’s architectural heritage is especially interesting and a huge draw for visitors. The vernacular architecture is a unique coming together of local materials, climate and geological conditions. Bermuda’s soft limestone, historically abundant cedar, regular hurricanes, and the lack of fresh water are at the foundation of traditional Bermudian architecture.

Bermuda’s buildings are also remarkable for their colours. They come in a rainbow of shades – pink, blue, green, purple –and with their white roofs they provide a picture-perfect scene for new arrivals. If you were to ask the first-time visitor to Bermuda the three things they found most distinctive, they probably would say, in no particular order:

• The sparkling turquoise-coloured ocean and soft pink beaches

• The charming colourful white-roofed houses

• The friendly and welcoming residents.

Q IS THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE REAL AND IF SO, WHY DON’T YOU PUT ALL THE INVASIVE SPECIES IN THERE?

A We don’t think it is real – but that would be a great idea if it were! That is not to say the triangle motif isn’t used by locals as branding for the island and locally made items. After all, everyone has heard of the Bermuda triangle – and Bermuda shorts, of course.

Figure 1: Verdmont Historic Home Museum

Figure 2: Paget Marsh Boardwalk.

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Beachworks Creative Visioning for

In January 2024 Deputy Lyndon Farnham lodged his proposition to The States to approve the acquisition of the land and property of the former Seaside Café at Grève De Lecq for the sum of £3,600,000 and to agree that, following the acquisition of the land, it should be gifted to the National Trust for Jersey subject to a condition that the National Trust for Jersey utilise the land for environmental, cultural, and social benefit to the public. The site now belongs to the people of Jersey, a really important milestone which recognises that Jersey’s coastline, beaches and public amenities are spaces that should be protected for the enjoyment of everyone forever.

At the National Trust for Jersey’s AGM, held in April, Alan Le Maistre, Chief Executive Officer, confirmed the Trust was launching a public consultation process regarding the future of the former Seaside Café and the surrounding areas at Grève de Lecq.

Alan said “We are immensely excited by this opportunity. We already have the funding in place for some redevelopment of the site, but ultimately, the full scale and potential of our plans will be determined by the additional support that we receive. Together we have the chance to make this tired and neglected site into a beautiful, environmentally conscious space, with wonderful public amenities which will enhance Grève de Lecq now and into the future.”

Grève de Lecq

by Donna Le Marrec, Marketing and Events Manager

Phase 1 of the consultation was an on-line survey undertaken by 4Insight Ltd, a local marketing and research agency, over several months from April to July. Hard copies were also sent to all Parish Halls. 3,291 responses were eventually received which, after quality control checks and data cleaning, resulted in 4Insight having over 2,683 data sets to analyse. This number, according to the statistician who analysed the data, was a huge response in comparison to other surveys.

Phase 2 took place over the weekend of 26th and 27th July, in the form of a clay-based drop-in workshop held at the former Seaside Café. Sasha Gibb, of Public Voice: Common Ground, and London-based artist Jo Pearl joined the Trust along with local potters and volunteers to stage the workshop. Members of the public, youth groups, visitors and local residents were all

invited to ‘drop in’ and participate in creating a 3D vision of the site.

Last year Jo brought her distinctive Earthworks Clay public engagement to St Helier as part of a pilot scheme looking at the public realm. Jo said “It’s more creative and fun than a questionnaire. Beachworks is a highly engaging and playful way to draw out ideas and envision new possibilities for the future of the site at Grève de Lecq. Participants spend time thinking, discussing, and modelling their ideas in clay for how the site could be improved. Not intended as an architectural masterplan, it will instead be an ideas-scape capturing hopes and suggestions.”

Sasha Gibb said “there is often a misconception that public engagement slows things down, costs more money and achieves nothing. However, asking the right questions

of the right stakeholders and creating a proper commission brief based on the problems and aspirations of those on the ground is the secret to delivering the best outcome. The National Trust for Jersey understand the need to make decisions based on fact, on multiple perspectives and dares to ask questions they don’t yet know the answers to.”

The Trust will now analyse the key findings of the online survey and the ideas and suggestions collected from the Beachworks workshop with the Grève de Lecq working party established for this purpose. The outcome of this consultation will influence any architectural/ landscaping commissioning brief and should ultimately meet the condition to utilise the land for environmental, cultural, and social benefit to the public.

To help the Trust understand what the environmental, cultural and social benefits might be, a two phase public consultation was launched.

NEW AUDIO-VISUAL INSTALLATION AT 16 NEW STREET

By Catherine Ward, Museums Manager

Kindly supported by The Jersey Community Foundation with funds from the Channel Islands Lottery

To celebrate 12 years since The Georgian House first opened its doors to the public, the Trust commissioned an immersive audio-visual installation ‘Layers of Time’ to bring the remarkable story of 16 New Street and its former inhabitants to life.

Created by Tom and Annigna Kennedy of Little River Pictures, and supported by the Jersey Community Foundation with funds from the Channel Islands Lottery, ‘Layers of Time’ is screened in the former staff office on the top floor of 16 New Street, a room that was deliberately left untouched during the building’s refurbishment, making the backdrop for the installation hugely evocative.

Catherine Ward, the Trust’s Museum's Manager, explains why she was inspired to commission the installation, ‘It is ironic that most of our visitors have no idea that 20 years ago 16 New Street was threatened with demolition, its splendour as one of the finest remaining 18th century houses in St Helier concealed beneath layers of paint, pigeon detritus and discarded shop fittings. “Layers of Time” pays tribute to the resilience of the team who courageously fought to save the building, the skill of the craftsmen who were intimately involved in the building’s restoration and the people who lived and worked at 16 New Street over the past three hundred years.” As visitors experience the stories of the past, and discover what might have been lost had it not been for the intervention of the Trust, it is hoped they will feel empowered to do more to save Jersey’s historic buildings, which are still at risk today.

“ The approach was to save as much of the historic fabric as possible. We had to get it right with the small team we had. "

“ If you feel an historic building is worth saving, stick with it and don’t ever let go … because once it’s gone, it’s gone. You won’t ever get it back. "

“ The importance of 16 New Street was it was the last significant 18th century house in town. "

“ The problem is that when buildings are abandoned and they look awful…it’s easy for people to say, well, we might as well demolish them. "

SELF GUIDED WALK

Plémont Short Walk

This is a very short walk around the Plémont headland, formerly a holiday camp and which has been returned to nature after a lengthy campaign to save it from development. This walk offers wonderful views of the other Channel Islands on a clear day and is an excellent place to spot Puffins and other sea birds.

Directions

Walk up the lane past the green pumping station and turn onto the footpath denoted by the granite boulders.

There is a small viewing area as the path turns toward the east, offering stunning vistas of Plémont Point, west toward Grosnez and north to the Paternoster Reef and Sark beyond. The ruins of a Jersey Militia building and German coastal fortifications can be seen on the slope below, and during the summer months, the inshore waters

Starting Point

National Trust car park

Directions: located to the right and past the main upper car park to Plémont beach.

Public Transport

Bus Route 8 to Portinfer Junction.

Difficulty

This walk has been attributed an easy rating.

Duration

Estimated walk time 45 mins.

here offer the best opportunities to see Puffins and Razor Bills in local waters. As you move along the gently rising path, the views inland open up across land that now contains regenerating heathland which complete with wildlife ponds.

It is difficult to visualise what the site looked like when it was a derelict holiday camp - such has been the success of the National Trust for Jersey’s project to return the site to nature.

Halfway to the German bunker, there is a seating area on the seaward side consisting of a group of large granite blocks ideal just to sit and watch for a few minutes. The path curves inland after the bunker and leads you down through the commemorative wall and on toward the lower gate. The pond on the left is situated where the carpark used to be and the path ahead was once the approach lane for coaches visiting the holiday camp.

All the drystone walls on the site have been rebuilt in such a way as to blend sympathetically into the surroundings, and are home to Green lizards, toads and

lots of rabbits, while the fir trees on the left contain an active barn owl box as well as bat and bird boxes.

The fields either side of the path contain long term pasture rich in plant species providing perfect habitat for a wide selection of insects, especially bumble bees and butterflies, as the weather warms. Just before the gate, turn right through the cut in the bank and follow the footpath back to the carpark keeping an eye to the sky as this is the realm of the Peregrine falcon and the raven. Why not pop into the Plémont Café for a hot drink and something to eat at the end of your short walk.

Create your own Seaside Garden

Design and create your very own seaside garden made from recycled and natural materials. You will first need to spend some time down at the seashore, beachcombing for natural items such as shells, loose vegetation, driftwood, stones and sand.

Other materials:

PVA glue, glue gun, shoeboxes, lollypop sticks, coloured tissue/ paper, plastic toys for decorating, fabric scraps, double-sided tape, any other decorative items such as ‘googley’ eyes, ribbon, paper and pencils, paint, cardboard letters etc.

Method:

• First, take some paper and a pencil and design how you would like your seaside garden to look. Perhaps look at the natural items you collected for some inspiration.

• Take a shoe box and cut/shape it to how you need it to be for your garden. You may need to turn your box inside out.

Begin to decorate the shoe box and start to attach your items inside, using the glue gun.

• Blue sweet wrappers make a great ocean or river. Lollipop sticks can be glued together to create benches and swings.

• If you wish to use sand, make sure you spread the PVA glue onto the box first, and then sprinkle the sand onto it.

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 resources 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

september october

Thursday 12 September

TWILIGHT WALKING TOUR

– ST HELIER IN THE GEORGIAN ERA

Join the Living History Cook from the Georgian House for an immersive tour of St Helier circa 1814. Imagine the scene... Jersey is still at war with France, St Helier is bursting at the seams with French emigrés and English militia. Follow Louisa as she explores the back streets of St Helier in this twilight tour starting in the Royal Square.

Meeting Point: The Royal Square

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Price: Trust Members £5; Non-members £10

Kindly supported by Ogier

Saturday 14 September

OPEN DAY – 16 NEW STREET

GEORGIAN HOUSE

To celebrate 12 years since The Georgian House first opened its doors to the public, the Trust has commissioned an immersive audio-visual installation “Layers of Time” paying tribute to the team who courageously fought to save the building, the craftsmen who were intimately involved in the building’s restoration and the people who lived and worked at 16 New Street from the 1730s onwards.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Price: Free entry for all

Kindly supported by the Jersey Community Foundation with funds from the Channel Islands Lottery

Saturday 28 September

REGENCY AFTERNOON TEA

AT 16 NEW STREET

Enjoy a vintage cream tea in the splendour of the Georgian House, followed by a guided tour of 16 New Street with Louisa, the Living History Cook.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Price: £16

Kindly supported by Ogier

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 October

BLACK BUTTER FESTIVAL LÉ NIÈR BEURRE

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: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Friday 10:00am - 10:00pm

Saturday (Market Day) 10:00am - 4:00pm

Price: Free

Kindly supported by Apex

Thursday 15 October

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO AT 16 NEW STREET

A concert performance of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro (comprising excerpts from this marvellous comedic opera (all sung in Italian) linked by an English narration, guiding you between the scenes. The soloists are all Jersey residents who have trained with professional vocal tutors. The source material was considered to be controversial in Mozart’s own time because the action depicted servants outwitting their masters, felt by the nobles of the day to be a subject which would inspire insurrection! Mozart (and his librettist, da Ponte) overcame the apprehension regarding the origins of the piece by giving us real characters rather than stereotypes, and infusing the whole piece with wit, comedy, pathos, and affection, not to mention the most sparkling music. We hope that the presentation of some of the pieces from this very famous opera will bring you joy.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Trust Members £14; Non-Members £16 including a glass of bubbly on arrival

Wednesday 30 October

- Friday 1 November

OCTOBER HALF TERM: GRUESOME GEORGIANS AT 16 NEW STREET

Enjoy a gruesome family day out at 16 New Street this half term. Learn some Horrid History facts, find out about gruesome Georgian medicine, view some foul food and enjoy spooky craft activities. Dressing up encouraged.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10:00 - 4:00pm

Price: Free for Trust Members; NonMembers £7/ £3

Kindly supported by Ogier

november

Wednesday 6 November

CLASSICAL GUITAR

RECITAL AT 16 NEW STREET

Join local classical and flamenco guitarist Dominic Pallot in the intimate setting of 16 New Street for an exciting programme of music including works by Villa Lobos, Paco de Lucia and Paco Pena.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Trust Members £14; Non-Members £16 including a glass of bubbly on arrival Kindly supported by Ogier

Thursday 21 - Thursday 28 November

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES AT THE GEORGIAN HOUSE

Soak up the festive atmosphere of 16 New Street as you shop for imaginative gifts for family and friends. All profits go towards the work of the Trust.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Free

december

1 - 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.

Wednesday 4 December CREATE A 'GREEN' CHRISTMAS DECORATION

Join Sarah Hill from Sustainable Jersey Blooms to create a Christmas decoration. You can make a wreath, swag or a table centre piece – all from foraged greenery from Trust sites. Enjoy mulled wine and home-made mince pies.

Meeting Point: The Elms Pressoir Parking: The Elms

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: £50 for Members; £55 for Non-Members.

Thursday 5 December, 12 December and 19 December CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES AT THE GEORGIAN HOUSE

Soak up the festive atmosphere of 16 New Street as you shop for imaginative gifts for family and friends. All profits go towards the work of the Trust.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Free

Saturday 30 November

A GEORGIAN CHRISTMAS AT 16 NEW STREET

Step back in time and discover the sights and smells of a traditional Christmas at the Georgian House. Bring the family along to stir the Christmas pudding, admire the traditional decorations and participate in festive craft activities around an open fire in the Club Room.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Price: Free for Members; Non-Members

£7/£3

Thursday 5 December, CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT 16 NEW STREET

Join us for a magical Christmas Concert at 16 New Street with local acapella quartet Harmonious Friends. Formed in 2012, the quartet has performed at numerous events over the years, including Heritage Open Day, and has often sung carols in the garden of 16 New Street. Comprising Nicola Austin, Annette Blanchet, Richard Joynt, and William Millow, the group look forward to sharing a varied selection of sacred and secular Christmas music in the elegance of the Club Room. The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of latenight shopping. Get into the festive spirit with live music, carol singing, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Trust Members £14; Non-Members £16 including a glass of bubbly Kindly supported by Ogier

december

Saturday 7 December

A GEORGIAN CHRISTMAS

AT 16 NEW STREET

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Price: Free for Members; Non-Members £7/£3

Saturday 7 December FESTIVE FAMILY

SING-ALONG WITH GEORGI MOTTRAM AT 16 NEW STREET

Children of all ages are invited to dress up and join us for a Disney-themed Musical Extravaganza at 16 New Street with ‘Princess' Georgi Mottram. Sing-along with Georgi to festive Disney favourites including ‘Let it Go’ and ‘Do you want to Build a Snowman’.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm NOON OR 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Price: £8/£3 for Members; £10/£5 for Non-Members; Free for Babes in Arms (0-2 years)

Kindly supported by Ogier

Sunday 8 December

CREATE A 'GREEN' CHRISTMAS DECORATION

Meeting Point: The Elms Pressoir

Parking: The Elms

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Price: £50 for Members; £55 for Non-Members.

Monday 9 December

FESTIVE MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT WITH JONATHAN HILL AND NICK MILLER

Back by popular demand… violinist Jonathan Hill and pianist Nick Miller fly into Jersey to perform their festive favourites in the magnificent setting of 16 New Street Georgian House to get you in the mood for Christmas.

Ticket price: Members £14; Non-Members £16 to include a glass of bubbly on arrival.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm OR 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Price: £14 for Members; £16 for Non-Members. Kindly supported by Ogier

Thursday 12 December – Sunday 15 December

FATHER CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE AT 16 NEW STREET

Christmas in Jersey wouldn't be complete without a special visit to see the ‘real’ Father Christmas at 16 New Street.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: Times vary - see Eventbrite for further details

Price: £12.50 for one child and up to two adults including a gift. Please note that this is a Members Only event. Kindly supported by Cannaccord Genuity Wealth Management

Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December

CHRISTMAS CRAFT

MARKET AT THE SEASIDE CAFÉ GREVE DE LECQ

Come along and browse stalls selling Christmas crafts. Enjoy pop up food stalls and festive music.

Meeting Point: Seaside Cafe Greve de Lecq.

Time: Friday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 18 December

CREATE A CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE

Join Beverley Speck for an afternoon of needle felting. Create a Christmas keepsake and enjoy mulled wine and homemade mince pies.

Meeting Point: The Elms Pressoir

Parking: The Elms

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Price: £30 for Members; £35 for Non-Members.

Thursday 19 December

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES AT THE GEORGIAN HOUSE

Soak up the festive atmosphere of 16 New Street as you shop for imaginative gifts for family and friends. All profits go towards the work of the Trust.

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Price: Free

Saturday 21 December

A GEORGIAN CHRISTMAS AT 16 NEW STREET

Meeting Point: 16 New Street

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Price: Free for Members; Non-Members £7/£3

As well as the events listed, there will be regular walks, children’s activities in the school holidays such as the rock pool rambles, bug safaris, woodland wanders, and craft events at the White House as well as regular craft activities at 16 New Street.

Please keep an eye on www.nationaltrust.je/events and the regular emails we send out confirming ‘What’s On’.

If you don’t have access to email or the internet, please call the office on 483193 and we can let you know what events are taking place.

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.

Contributors: Alan Le Maistre, Bryony Lee, Conrad Evans, Sienna Springett, Donna Le Marrec, Jon Parkes, Josh Feldman, Myles Darrell, Catherine Ward, Louise Whale, Kay Carré, Judith Quérée, Jonathan Bull, Cristina Sellares.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Credits to: Rod Bryans, Gary Grimshaw, Little River Pictures, Max Burnett, Visit Jersey, John Ovenden, Donna Le Marrec, Judith Quérée, Josh Feldman, Jo Pearl, Louise Whale, Charles Taylor, Jersey Evening Post, Beverley Speck, Jon Parkes, Myles Darrell, Johnathan Bull, Jersey Heritage, Jerripedia, (artist) Alfred Wright, Stefan Rousseau.

Front Cover: Clarence House

The publisher, editor and authors accept no responsibility in respect of any errors, omissions, misstatements, mistakes or references.

Correct at the time of print Autumn/winter 2024.

Discover is printed using only paper from FSC/ PEFC suppliers from well managed forests. This magazine can be recycled and we encourage you to do so at your recycling point. Passing the magazine onto a friend counts as recycling too.

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

In

issue

WELCOME

Inthe News _

LA RONDE PORTE

LE MOULIN DE QUÉTIVEL

THE ELMS WALLED GARDEN

NO.4 PITT STREET

Sienna’s National Trust Work experience

YOUR Environment needs

AN APPEAL FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Hedge Fund Volunteer Shout-Out 2024

12 Bays of Christmas

1st - 31st December

visit of his majesty King Charles III

Charles Taylor - Master Plumber

Woodland Wonders

Oh, I do like to be Beside the Seaside!

INCUBATOR PROGRAMME

SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

Black Butter - Lé Nièr Beurre

Categories

Programme

Le Don Le Quesne & the jersey Eastern Railway

What became of the trees AFTER THE GREAT STORM OF 1987?

PLEMONT SEABIRD SANCTUARY

Time To Draw The Line

Birds on the Edge

Biodiverse is beautiful: Changing the perception of beauty

Judith Quérée’s Garden

WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 CONSERVATION ISSUES YOU ARE FACING IN BERMUDA?

Have you a good eye?

Beachworks Creative Visioning for

Grève de Lecq

NEW AUDIO-VISUAL INSTALLATION AT 16 NEW STREET

SELF GUIDED WALK

Plémont Short Walk

Create your own Seaside Garden

september october

BLACK BUTTER FESTIVAL LÉ NIÈR BEURRE

november

december

december