A March-time view from NTG Jerbourg land, looking out over the islands.
We've Got the Party Started - NTG is 50 Years Young!
A warm welcome to The National Trust of Guernsey's website during it's year of 50th Birthday Celebrations. For details of an action packed year of events for members and friends of members just click on the events tab in the left hand margin.
In addition to the exceptional events planned for this year, the larger aspects of NTG are well worth considering - from trips to museums, shops and annual events, to brightening up dull days with an invigorating walk through NTG lands.
The Folk & Costume Museum in Saumarez Park is the focal point for NTG and is a showcase for some unique collections of items displayed to illustrate Guernsey as it was. A visit to the Museum provides a fascinating insight to Guernsey's heritage in the home, in local industries, farming and fishing. The recently expanded Museum is now able to display frequently changed displays of items from the NTG's extensive Costume collection dating back to the 17th Century.
No. 26 Cornet Street in St. Peter Port is not just NTG's registered office but is one of the earliest complete buildings of any age within the medieval boundaries of St Peter Port. In 1986 NTG renovated the building to include a Victorian Parlour and shop.
We have one major fund raising event each year, which is “Le Viaër Marchi” – a re-enactment of a 1900’s market fair, always held on the first Monday in July, at Saumarez Park on the former hockey field. There are stalls and tents selling all manner of merchandise including Guernsey Beanjar, Cider, Guernsey Gâche and much more. In the arena there are performances of music and traditional Guernsey dancing in which the crowd is encouraged to participate. One of the highlights of the event is the parade of those wearing traditional Guernsey costumes and the presentation of prizes culminating in the Peggy Carey Memorial Trophy for the best costume, a much cherished award.
This site is intended to keep members and non-members informed about other NTG Events and also to provide information for people who are thinking of considering a Membership.
We hope that you find the site useful and informative. If you have any queries or comments regarding the site, require further information about NTG Events and the National Trust of Guernsey then please contact us by using the Feedback Form, located at the top of this page.
A very warm welcome to your National Trust of Guernsey!
Roddy Dudley-Smith
President
NTG is a local self-funding charity, independent of The States of Guernsey, and as such is reliant on membership subscriptions, donations and bequests for the funding of its essential programme of maintenance, repair and renovation of its properties and the conservation and preservation of NTG's land. NTG also derives an important part of its income from the rental of its properties which can mean that there is limited access to some of its buildings. However, except for sensitive areas, most NTG lands are freely accessible, providing a valuable opportunity for people to enjoy and appreciate Guernsey’s landscape and coastline.
20/02/2010
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"Eyesore" Applications
Nigel Baudains of The Guernsey Press recently contacted NTG for Council's view on the current and contentious "eyesore" development issue.
A full copy of the ensuing Press article...
18/02/2010
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Delancey Park Monument to Admiral Lord James de Saumarez
Andrew Dyke, Cresswell Cuttle & Dyke proposes a monument to capture the spirit of Guernsey's famous Sea Lord, Admiral Lord James de Saumarez. The Council of the National Trust of...
15/02/2010
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Manora, Albecq - NTG Letter to Environment
Response to Environment re Manora, Albecq, Planning Proposals. Extracted from a letter to Environment dated Sunday 17th January 2010 re Manora, Albecq, planning...