NTG Welcomes 2012, Members, Friends & Future Members
A rare view from Jethou - a very special trip enjoyed by a lucky few. Granted by very kind permission of Sir Peter Ogden.
NTG 2012 An Exciting Place to Be
2012 promises to be another year of expansion for NTG with full permissions being granted for the exciting and unprecedented redevelopment of the Ozanne Tower.
We can now complete our clearance and opening of Le Prevote Pathway. Permission has been granted for necessary restoration and attention to "health & safety" issues owing to the natural decline of the area over years of overgrowth and delapidation. NTG extends grateful thanks to the Co-op's generous support for this project.
A further set of permissions have been granted for redevelopment of the outbuildings at the rear of Les Caches Barn and these are receiving the full attention of our consultant architect, Andrew Dyke. Andrew has a long-held special interest in historic buildings and we are indebted to him for his time, advice and vision.
Le Grantez Fields will also see their first full year of NTG ownership with possibly a mid-Summer evening Toasting Party to welcome their arrival. (Keep an eye on the Events page!) The views over the West and North West coasts from Le Grantez are truly outstanding.
Another new walk belongs to NTG 2012, that being The Breedijk Walk centering in and around land donated to NTG by the Breedijk family. It starts at the top of the flight of steps beyond Cafe d'Escalier at Le Gouffre and centres around a beautiful field with outstanding views over the magnificent rocky valley and down to the sea. Again, NTG extends appreciation of Co-op's generous support in making this project possible.
With a membership of nearly 2,000 individual and family members, and a further 300 corporate members, we are very proud to welcome you to NTG 2012. This looks likely to be another productive year for preserving, restoring and sharing some very special pockets of Guernsey. Certainly a year full of promise!
For those of you needing a blast back to summer and a picture postcard of Jethou, please click here - with kind thanks to Deborah and Bertie Charman for editorial and pics.
Gift for all Seasons -
NTG membership
There's been a big increase in enquiries for NTG membership to be given as a gift. If this sparkling idea interests you, please go to our Membership page where you'll find all the information you need, including our Membership secretary's telephone number - for a speedy response! Per annum: Single £20, Joint £30, Family Adult rate plus £5 per child, Life £275 pp or £500 joint, Corporate £100 for 5 membership cards.
NTG Members qualify for free entry into all UK National Trust properties and other worldwide National Trusts with whom we have Reciprocal Arrangements.
NTG's Autumn Newsletteryou can read the Autumn 2011 Newsletter by clicking here
Seasonal Recipes
Liz Walton's award winning recipe for Gâche Mêlaïe is a perennial favourite for those of us wishing to make good use of our stored apples - topped off with a big dollop of Le Hechet Farm's vanilla icecream! Please let us know if you have a really special recipe!
NTG - there's something for everyone
The Folk & Costume Museum in Saumarez Park is not only the focal point for NTG but 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.
The Folk & Costume Museum will close for the 2011 Season on Monday 31st October but open for Christmas Shopping Wednesday 16th November - Saturday 17th December.
No. 26 Cornet Street our very own National Trust of Guernsey shop 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.
A welcome and delightful letter of thanks from Strasbourg visitors ...
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.
How will you spend your time with National Trust of Guernsey membership?
Mile upon mile of rugged cliff paths, green fields, ancient buildings, an impressive museum and a delightful Victorian Shop & Parlour are only the start of the places you can enjoy and explore with National Trust of Guernsey membership. Whether it's with your family, friends or on your own, you'll never fail to find something inspiring to make your visit time well spent. Membership.
Your Guernsey
We have members and friends across the world - all of whom share our drive to preserve the best of Guernsey. Over the following pages you will see photographs of NTG properties and lands. There is a bigger picture which harnesses all of this and we hope that the page A Taste of Glorious Guernsey dovetails "the surrounding air" into so many of the reasons why we love and strive to preserve our Island. If you are a newcomer to Guernsey we hope you will enjoy ... if you live here, we hope there will fond memories and always looking forward to all of our beautiful seasons and landscapes. A Taste of Glorious Guernsey
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. 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.
A very warm welcome to your National Trust of Guernsey!
Martin Ozanne
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. To Read The Rules of National Trust of Guernsey CLICK HERE