8 April2017 – 10 May

Heritage Festival Guide

A journey of heroes, myths and legends awaits you visitchannelislands.com The Heritage Uncover a wealth of stories, Discover and travel Festival is a celebration of an from tales of early seafarers to archipelago of small islands heroic accounts from the German around our islands with a big history. occupation during World War II. Explore the coastlines for yourself, Getting around the Channel Islands couldn’t be easier. The islands’ astonishing tides, rich discover the countryside on foot, Regular boat or air travel means you can explore all of landscapes and colourful histories by bicycle or join a tour, visit the our beautiful islands even during a short stay. have drawn people to their shores for museums and heritage sites and centuries. The 2017 festival focuses experience all the drama of the on the islands’ heroes, myths and Channel Islands with our programme legends. Alderney of festival events. From the first Neolithic settlers Each with their own personalities, to Norse raiders, Romans and 1 hour 25 mins each with their own stories to tell, even exiled royals, these small yet discover the history at the heart of surprisingly diverse islands have the Channel Islands. 20 mins had more than their fair share of adventure and adversity. Herm 20 mins Guernsey Sark 50 mins

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Guernsey events at a glance CYCLING TOUR BOAT TOUR TALK WATER-BASED

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY 9 APRIL continued THURSDAY 13 APRIL SUNDAY 16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY continued

Anytime The Cornerstone Pub 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 10.30-12.30 Design and Print your 18.00-20.00 Learn to Geocache: Search for Daily - Heritage Festival Menu 20 own Super Hero T-Shirt 24 buried treasure at Table de Pions 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques (‘The Fairy Ring’) 28 Anytime Island Explorers - Guided Cycling Tour 22 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend Daily Treasure Hunt 20 of the Guernsey Jumper 24 MONDAY 17 APRIL EASTER MONDAY TBC Legends of the Coast 22 09.00-17.00 Guernsey Heroes Exhibition 14.00-15.30 St. Peter Port Cemeteries: 09.30-10.00 Introductory Museum Talk: MONDAY 10 APRIL Mon-Fri (Reduced weekend hours) 20 Famous and Forgotten 23 Heroes of the Occupation 21 09.30-17.00 Guernsey’s Heroes, 09.30-10.00 Introductory Museum Talk: 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 14.30-16.30 Ghosts, Graves and Famous Men 28 Daily exc Sun Myths and Legends Display 20 Heroes of the Occupation 21 19.00-20.00 “Saints and Sinners” TUESDAY 18 APRIL 10.00-16.00 Screenprint your own 10.00-11.30 St. Peter Port Cemeteries: Priaulx Library Tour 25 Tues-Sat Heritage Postcard 21 Famous and Forgotten 23 FRIDAY 14 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 10.00-16.00 Take a Step Back In Time - With the National Trust of Guernsey 28 10.00-16.30 Guernsey Folklore at 10.15 Myths and Legends of Old Vazon 23 10.00-17.00 Historyfest at Castle Cornet 25 Daily exc Sun the Guernsey Tapestry 20 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend of 18.00-19.30 An Evening At The Guille-Allès 13.00 The Life and Times of the Guernsey Jumper 24 Library with Living History 23 10.00-17.00 New Folklore Gallery 20 Admiral James Saumarez 25 Daily 10.30-12.30 Design and Print your TUESDAY 11 APRIL 14.00-17.00 Resistance Nest own Super Hero T-Shirt 24 10.30 & 11.30 Sausmarez Manor House Tour 20 Schonbucht-Mitte 25 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort Mon-Thurs 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend of the Guernsey Jumper 24 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 10.30-12.00 Heritage Walking Tour - Guided Cycling Tour 22 14.00-16.30 Invaders, Raiders, Daily of St. Peter Port 20 10.30-12.30 Design and Print your own Super Hero T-Shirt 24 SATURDAY 15 APRIL Abreuveurs and…Artists 24 SATURDAY 8 APRIL 19.30-21.00 The mysterious streets 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort Historyfest at Castle Cornet 10.00-17.00 25 of old St. Peter Port 24 14.00-15.00 German Naval Signals HQ Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 The Life and Times of - Tour With Philippe Martin 21 13.00 WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 14.00-16.30 Invaders, Raiders, Admiral James Saumarez 25 14.00-16.00 Fête Des Dolmens Tour: Abreuveurs and…Artists 24 13.30 Exploring the Creux Mahie Cave 25 10.30-12.00 Design and Make your Creux Ès Fées and Le Trépied 22 19.30-21.00 The mysterious streets own Fairy Lantern 25 14.00-15.00 German Naval Signals HQ 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort of old St. Peter Port 24 - Tour With Philippe Martin 21 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 20.00-21.00 Sir Issac Brock, a Hero Observation Tower 21 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort Local Heroes: Dinner with and his Portrait 24 Evening Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 16.00-18.00 Learn to Geocache: Search Racing Legend, Andy Priaulx MBE 22 WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL for buried treasure at Jerbourg 28 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques SUNDAY 9 APRIL - Guided Cycling Tour 22 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 10.30-12.00 Design and Make your 11.00-14.00 Coasteering at the own Fairy Lantern 25 SUNDAY 16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY THURSDAY 20 APRIL Creux Mahie Cave 23 10.45-11.45 Heroic Stories and activities in the 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend 10.00-17.00 Historyfest at Castle Cornet 25 14.00-15.00 Fête Des Dolmens Tour: Guille-Allès Children’s Library 25 of the Guernsey Jumper 24 5 Déhus Dolmen 22 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont Observation Tower 21 17.00-19.00 Victorian Parlour & 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont Observation Tower 21 Shop Evening Opening 28 Observation Tower 21 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 17.00-18.30 Medieval and Victorian TBC Legends of the Coast 22 St. Peter Port 28 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24

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FRIDAY 21 APRIL TUESDAY 25 APRIL continued SUNDAY 30 APRIL THURSDAY 4 MAY

10.00-12.00 The Secrets And History 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort 14.00 The First Commando Kayak Tour 31 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend Of The Jerbourg Peninsula 29 Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 of the Guernsey Jumper 24 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 10.30-12.30 Design and Print your 14.00-16.30 Invaders, Raiders, 14.30-16.30 Heroes, Villains, Fairies & Legends 31 Open Day at Pleinmont own Super Hero T-Shirt 24 Abreuveurs and...Artists 24 14.00-16.30 Observation Tower 21 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques 19.30-21.00 The mysterious streets Create Your Own - Guided Cycling Tour 22 of old St. Peter Port 24 14.30-16.30 FRIDAY 5 MAY Heritage Lampshade Workshop 31 18.15 Living History Presents WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 10.15 The Legacy Of Marianne Carey 32 Learn to Geocache: “Burnt at the Stake” 29 18.00-20.00 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques 14.00 Walking in Renoir’s Footsteps 30 Search for buried treasure 14.30-17.30 SATURDAY 22 APRIL at L’Ancresse 31 - Guided Cycling Tour 22 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont 21 Local Heroes: Tour of the Clematis 13.30 Exploring the Creux Mahie Cave 25 Observation Tower TBC Legends of the Coast 22 18.00-19.00 Nursery with Raymond Evison OBE 32 14.00-15.00 German Naval Signals HQ - 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 MONDAY 1 MAY Tour With Philippe Martin 21 SATURDAY 6 MAY THURSDAY 27 APRIL 09.30-10.00 Introductory Museum Talk: 14.00-16.30 Panzers over Petit Bot 29 Heroes of the Occupation 21 14.00- 15.00 German Naval Signals HQ 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend - Tour With Philippe Martin 21 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort of the Guernsey Jumper 24 14.00 The First Commando Kayak Tour 31 Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 14.00-16.00 The Shrine of the Sacred Heart 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 - Open Afternoon 32 15.00 A Stub Of Pencil For - Guided Cycling Tour 22 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques A Piece Of Bread: Why Frank Falla 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort - Guided Cycling Tour Is My Hero Of The Occupation 30 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 22 Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 TUESDAY 2 MAY SUNDAY 23 APRIL FRIDAY 28 APRIL 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques - Guided Cycling Tour 22 The History & Legend 10.00-16.30 Legendary Pirate 10.15 Myths and Legends of Old Vazon 23 10.30-10.50 of the Guernsey Jumper Family Fun Day 30 24 SUNDAY 7 MAY 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques 14.00-16.30 Invaders, Raiders, 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont - Guided Cycling 22 12.00-13.00 Restoring Island Heritage Abreuveurs and…Artists Observation Tower 21 24 Tour - With the National 18.00-19.30 An Evening At The Guille-Allès Open Day at Fort Trust of Guernsey 32 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 Library with Living History 23 14.00-16.30 Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont 14.30-17.30 Pagans, Pirates and Pouques 19.30-Late La Ribotrie - ‘A Lively Gathering’ 30 The mysterious streets Observation Tower 21 - Guided Cycling Tour 22 19.30-21.00 SATURDAY 29 APRIL of old St. Peter Port 24 14.00-17.00 The Old Number Eleven 22 TBC Legends of the Coast 22 09.00-17.00 Guille-Allès Library WEDNESDAY 3 MAY TBC Legends of the Coast 22 MONDAY 24 APRIL Legendary Adventures Day 31 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont MONDAY 8 MAY 09.30-10.00 Introductory Museum Talk: 14.00-15.00 German Naval Signals HQ Observation Tower 21 Heroes of the Occupation 21 - Tour With Philippe Martin 21 09.30-10.00 Introductory Museum Talk: 16.00-18.00 Learn to Geocache: Heroes of the Occupation 21 18.00 Victor Hugo, Myth-Maker 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort Search for buried treasure at 7 and Man of Myth 30 Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 Table de Pions (‘The Fairy Ring’) 28 10.15 The Legacy Of Marianne Carey 32 TUESDAY 25 APRIL 14.00-17.00 Coasteering at the 18.00-20.00 Heroes, Villains, Fairies & Legends 31 Creux Mahie Cave 23 10.30-10.50 The History & Legend 18.30-19.30 Ghost Tours at Sausmarez Manor 24 Strongpoint Rotenstein of the Guernsey Jumper 24 14.00-17.00 31 15.30 Beau Cinema Presents - The Incredibles (PG) 31

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TUESDAY 9 MAY LIBERATION DAY WEDNESDAY 10 MAY

All Day Liberation Day 32 14.00 Walking in Renoir’s Footsteps 30 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Fort 14.00-16.30 Open Day at Pleinmont Hommet Casemate Bunker 21 Observation Tower 21

19.00-21.30 Liberation Proms with Festiva 32 16.00-18.00 Learn to Geocache: Search for buried treasure Liberation Day Fireworks display 21.30 32 at L’Ancresse 31

Alderney events at a glance

DAILY EVENTS TUESDAY 18 APRIL

Anytime Alderney Photo Competition 33 Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 MONDAY 10 APRIL 18.00 Tapestry Talk 33

14.00 St. Anne’s Heritage Town Walk 33 WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33

Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 12.00-17.00 The Invisible Museum 33 SUNDAY 23 APRIL 12.00-17.00 The Invisible Museum 33 THURSDAY 13 APRIL 15.00 Alderney’s Lighthouse Tour 33

Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 MONDAY 24 APRIL

FRIDAY 14 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 14.00 St. Anne’s Heritage Town Walk 33

Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 TUESDAY 25 APRIL

SATURDAY 15 APRIL 18.00 Tapestry Talk 33

Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 SUNDAY 30 APRIL SUNDAY 16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY 15.00 Alderney’s Lighthouse Tour 33

Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 MONDAY 1 MAY

15.00 Alderney’s Lighthouse Tour 33 14.00 St. Anne’s Heritage Town Walk 33 MONDAY 17 APRIL EASTER MONDAY SUNDAY 7 MAY 9 Anytime Fort Challenge Week 33 15.00 Alderney’s Lighthouse Tour 33

10.00-12.00 Bell Tower Open Morning 33 MONDAY 8 MAY 14.30-16.00 Alderney’s Granite Train Ride 33 14.00 St. Anne’s Heritage Town Walk 33

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Sark events at a glance CYCLING TOUR BOAT TOUR TALK WATER-BASED

DAILY EVENTS WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL FRIDAY 5 MAY SUNDAY 7 MAY

09.00-13.00 Sark Folklore Exhibition 34 10.00-12.00 Silver Mine Tours on Land 35 11.30-14.30 Kayaking from Creux Harbour To 11.30-14.30 Legend of the First Copper Mine: Daily exc Sun the Copper Mine in Little Sark 36 Coasteering from Rouge Terrier FRIDAY 21 APRIL to the Copper Mine 34 10.00-16.30 Sark Occupation Exhibition 34 SATURDAY 6 MAY Daily (1 May - 18 June) 11.15-13.45 Sark Folklore Guided Walk 36 WEDNESDAY 10 MAY LIBERATION DAY (Reduced Sunday hours) 11.30 Coasteering Les Fontaine Bay SATURDAY 22 APRIL (Big Sark) 35 All Day Liberation Day 37 Afternoons Sark Heroes of the German Occupation 34 11.30-14.30 Coasteering from Maseline 11.30-14.30 Kayaking to the Victor Hugo Caves 36 Harbour to La Greve De La Ville 36 Afternoons Sark Myths and Legends: Where might St. Magloire SUNDAY 23 APRIL have killed the dragon? 34 11.30-13.30 A Guided Trip To Sark Henge 36 Herm events at a glance SATURDAY 8 APRIL MONDAY 24 APRIL 11.30-14.30 Legend of the First Copper Mine: WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL THURSDAY 4 MAY Coasteering from Rouge Terrier 11.30-14.30 Legend of the First Copper Mine: 13.00-15.00 Herm’s Heroes, Myths & Legends 38 11.00-13.00 Herm’s Heroes, Myths & Legends 38 to the Copper Mine 34 Coasteering from Rouge Terrier to the Copper Mine 34 SATURDAY 22 APRIL SATURDAY 6 MAY MONDAY 10 APRIL TUESDAY 25 APRIL 11.00 Herm Island Short Stories Walk and 17.15 Paranormal Investigation 11.30-14.30 Coasteering: Sea Entrances Lunch - with Author Paul Sherman 38 Evening on Herm Island 38 to Silver Mines 34 11.30-13.30 A Guided Trip To Sark Henge 36 THURSDAY 27 APRIL TUESDAY 11 APRIL WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 19.00-22.45 Ghost Tales and Monk Mysteries 10.00-12.00 Silver Mine Tours on Land 35 11.00-12.30 Learn to Geocache: Search for Buried Treasure in Sark 36 of Herm - Walk and Dinner 38 WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 11.30-14.30 Coasteering: Sea Entrances 11.30-14.30 Coasteering Port Du Moulin to Silver Mines 34 Ship Wreck 35 THURSDAY 27 APRIL FRIDAY 14 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 11.30 Coasteering Les Fontaine Bay 11.15-13.45 In Search Of the Commandos 35 (Big Sark) 35

11.30 Coasteering Les Fontaine Bay FRIDAY 28 APRIL (Big Sark) 35 11.30-14.30 Coasteering Port Du Moulin SATURDAY 15 APRIL Ship Wreck 35

11.30-14.30 Coasteering to the SATURDAY 29 APRIL Victor Hugo Caves 35 11.30-14.30 Coasteering from Maseline SUNDAY 16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY Harbour to La Greve De La Ville 36 11 11.30-14.30 Kayaking From Creux Harbour To WEDNESDAY 3 MAY the Copper Mine in Little Sark 36 10.00-12.00 Silver Mine Tours on Land 35 MONDAY 17 APRIL EASTER MONDAY THURSDAY 4 MAY 11.30-14.30 Kayaking To the Victor Hugo Caves 36 11.30-14.30 Coasteering from Maseline Harbour to La Greve De La Ville 36

10 Channel Islands Heritage Festival Guide 2017 All listings correct at time of going to press visitchannelislands.com 11 FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE! one has ever been to the end of this mysterious cavern… Explore Deep into the Bailiwick! Believed to be the largest cave in For the first time in decades, the general public will be able to the Channel Islands, it measures During the Heritage Festival only, access the Creux Mahie cave in Torteval, Guernsey, once a major over 200 feet in length and its height this normally inaccessible site has been granted special access for Victorian tourist attraction and now a privately owned cavern. varies from only 5 feet at its lowest to up to 50 feet at its highest. In accompanied coasteering and years gone by, it was once the site walking tours, operated by Outdoor of prehistoric artefacts and played Guernsey. Each of the tours are host to a range of smugglers’ goods. challenging, so a reasonable level of Nowadays, the cave is believed to be fitness and mobility is required, along home to a colony of bats. The subject with sturdy shoes. of much folklore, it is said that no To find out more visit visitguernsey.com/creux-mahie-tours

Inside Cruex Mahie Cave

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WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAY 10 APRIL FRIDAY 14 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY TUESDAY 18 APRIL continued

Anytime Resistance Trails 40 Anytime Hotspot Suggestion: 10.30-12.00 Heroes Around the Harbour 48 10.00-17.00 Ancient Jersey Durrell - Trinity Arms Pub - Home of the Fairies 44 Geocaching Trails St. Helier’s Old Quarter Anytime - Pallot Steam Museum 47 10.30-12.45 46 - Heroes, Myths and Legends 40 10.30-12.00 A Harbour Master’s History A Taste of Gorey Anytime Heritage Tour of the Day - West 19 10.30-13.00 48 of St. Helier Harbour 44 Anytime Heroes, Myths and Legends Tours 19 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Helier 44 SATURDAY 15 APRIL 10.30-12.45 Living with the Enemy Bergerac’s Island 09.00-17.00 - The Local Heroes 49 - Jersey in the 1980’s 40 19.00-21.00 Small Boats to Big Heroes 09.30-13.00 Jersey Military History - Klang II and the - Whistle-Stop 48 WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL St. Matthew’s Church 09.30-16.00 ‘Jersey Little Ships’ 43 Tamba Park: The Home Exc Sat Permanent Exhibition 41 Between Anytime Hotspot Suggestion: TUESDAY 11 APRIL 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 09.30-18.00 Gerald Durrell: 16 New Street - hire cycle Aarons Bikes - St. Mary’s Pub - A Conservation Hero 40 Secrets of the Caves 11.30-12.30 Jersey Archive Store Tour 48 10.00-12.30 North Coast Walk Sheep 47 - a Kayak Exploration 44 10.00-16.00 16 New Street - Rescued from ruin 41 14.00-16.00 Five Jersey Heroes 46 09.30-13.00 Free French Fighter Wed, Thurs, Fri In the Tracks of Steam 10.00-13.00 45 SUNDAY 16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY & Commando Captain 45 10.00-17.00 Diana - Small Boat, 10.00-17.00 Ancient Jersey 10.00-13.00 The Sunday Cyclist 43 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Aubin 45 Big Story Exhibition 40 - Home of the Fairies 44 10.00-16.00 Occupation Heroes 14.00-16.30 Spanish Ships and 10.00-17.00 Occupation Tapestry Gallery 40 10.30-12.00 A Harbour Master’s with Jersey War Tours 42 the Ormering Tide 45 History of St. Helier Harbour 44 10.00-17.00 10.00-17.00 The Occupation 18.00-19.00 Jersey Heritage - Pencil, Paint and Print Exhibition 41 Jersey Heritage 14.00-15.30 - Heroes and Heroines 48 - ‘Heritage on Tap’ Pub Talk 49 10.00-22.00 Jersey’s Myths and Legends - Museum Store Tour 44 10.30-12.45 Behind Enemy Lines 42 - Jersey Arts Centre 43 THURSDAY 20 APRIL 19.00 / 19.30 Moonlight Military -21.30 / 22.00 History Photographic Tour 44 Between Tamba Park: The Home SATURDAY 8 APRIL 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 10.00-12.00 Geocaching for Muggles 45 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 MONDAY 17 APRIL EASTER MONDAY 09.30-13.00 Free French Fighter 10.00-13.00 Sea to Sea 46 10.00-16.00 Occupation Heroes Anytime Hotspot Suggestion: The Maritime & Commando Captain 45 with Jersey War Tours 42 Museum - Lunch The Square Inn - 10.00-17.00 3000 Years of Jersey 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Aubin 45 Jersey Museum Between Tamba Park: The Home 47 Military History 46 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 14.00-16.30 Spanish Ships and the Anytime Geo Trail of the Day - East 39 14.00-15.30 Jersey Heritage Ormering Tide 45 12.00-13.00 CI Heritage Festival & Liberation Anytime Heritage Tour of the Day - Museum Store Tour 49 Heroes Ale Launch 41 18.00-19.00 Jersey Heritage - Town Area 19 FRIDAY 21 APRIL - ‘Heritage on Tap’ Pub Talk 51 09.30-13.00 Medieval Castles, Battles, 14.30-15.30 Heroes of the Coin Hoard 42 19.00/19.30 Moonlight Military Legends and Myths 48 09.30-13.00 The Hero of the ! 50 SUNDAY 9 APRIL -21.30/22.00 History Photographic Tour 44 10.00-12.30 The New Potato 10.30-12.00 Heroes around the Harbour 48 THURSDAY 13 APRIL Packhouse Tour 49 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 10.30-12.45 St. Helier’s Old Quarter 46 TUESDAY 18 APRIL 10.00-13.00 The Sunday Cyclist 43 10.00-12.00 Five Jersey Heroes 46 12.30-13.30 Sir James Knott - Jersey’s Philanthropist Extraordinaire 49 10.30-12.45 Behind Enemy Lines 42 10.00-12.00 Geocaching for Muggles 45 10.00-12.30 Secrets of the Caves - a Kayak Exploration 44 Between Tamba Park: The Home 10.00-13.00 Sea to Sea 46 13.00-14.00 Jersey Heritage - Bergerac’s Island Exhibition Tour 50 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 10.00-17.00 3000 Years of 10.00-13.00 In the Tracks of Steam 45 12.00-14.30 Sea Foraging & Oyster Trail 42 Jersey Military History 46 13.10-13.50 Jersey Library Lunch Time Talk 49 17.30-18.30 Evolving Legends with Erren Michaels 46

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SATURDAY 22 APRIL TUESDAY 25 APRIL continued SATURDAY 29 APRIL continued WEDNESDAY 3 MAY

09.30-13.00 Jersey Military History 10.00-13.00 In the Tracks of Steam 45 09.30-13.00 Jersey Military History Various Liberation International - Whistle Stop Tour 48 - Whistle Stop Tour 48 Music Festival 52 10.00-17.00 Ancient Jersey 10.00-12.00 Heroes, Myths and Legends - Home of the Fairies 44 10.00-18.00 Barclays Jersey Boat Show 51 Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 of St. Brelade's Bay 50 10.30-12.00 A Harbour Master’s History Between Tamba Park: The Home 09.30-13.00 Free French Fighter 10.00-16.00 Occupation Heroes of St. Helier Harbour 44 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 & Commando Captain 45 with Jersey War Tours 42 10.30-12.45 Living with the Enemy SUNDAY 30 APRIL 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Aubin 45 10.00-17.00 Jersey Heritage - The Local Heroes 49 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 14.00-16.30 Spanish Ships and the - Fête de Renouvé 50 WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 10.00-16.00 St. Helier Lifeboat Station Open Day 51 Ormering Tide 45 Between Tamba Park: The Home Anytime Hotspot Suggestion: Samares Manor Jersey Heritage 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 10.00-17.00 The Occupation 16.30-17.30 - La Hocq Pub - Castle 47 - Heroes and Heroines 48 - ‘Heritage on Tap’ Pub Talk 52 14.00-16.00 Five Jersey Heroes 46 09.30-13.00 Free French Fighter 10.00-18.00 Barclays Jersey Boat Show 51 19.30-22.00 Sunset Military History 19.00-21.30 Red Cross Quiz Night 50 & Commando Captain 45 Photographic Tour 51 10.30-13.00 Heroes of the German Occupation 52 SUNDAY 23 APRIL 14.00-16.30 Spanish Ships and the THURSDAY 4 MAY Ormering Tide 45 Between Tamba Park: The Home 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 16.30-17.30 Jersey Heritage Various Liberation International - ‘Heritage on Tap’ Pub Talk 51 MONDAY 1 MAY Music Festival 52 10.00-12.00 An Adventurous North Coast Walk 50 19.30-22.00 Sunset Military History Anytime Hotspot: La Mare Wine Estate Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 Photographic Tour 51 - walk/cycle Tamba Park 10.00-17.00 The Occupation 10.00-12.00 Geocaching for Muggles 45 - Heroes and Heroines 48 THURSDAY 27 APRIL - Tamba Park Dinosaurs 47 10.00-13.00 Sea to Sea 46 Jersey Heritage Anytime Geo Trail of the Day : North 39 10.00-17.00 10.00-12.00 Heroes & A Sailor Prince 42 - Fête de Renouvé 50 Anytime Heritage Tour of the Day: East 19 10.00-17.00 3000 Years of Jersey 10.00-12.00 Geocaching for Muggles 45 Military History 46 10.30-12.45 Behind Enemy Lines 42 Anytime Hotspot 2: CI Military Museum Jersey Heritage Between Tamba Park: The Home 10.00-13.00 Sea to Sea 46 - West Walk No.5- El Tico lunch 11.00-12.30 - Wetland Centre 47 - Museum Store Tour 52 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 10.00-17.00 3000 Years of Jersey 14.30-15.30 Heroes of the Great War 50 Military History 46 10.00-18.00 Barclays Jersey Boat Show 51 14.00-16.00 Five Jersey Heroes 46 MONDAY 24 APRIL 14.00-16.00 Heroes, Myths and Legends TUESDAY 2 MAY FRIDAY 5 MAY of St. Brelade's Bay 50 09.30-13.00 Medieval Castles, Battles, Various Liberation International Various Liberation International Legends and Myths 48 FRIDAY 28 APRIL Music Festival 52 Music Festival 52 10.00-12.30 Secrets of the Caves Jersey War Tunnels 10.00-12.00 An Adventurous North 09.30-13.00 The Hero of the Battle of Jersey! 50 Various 52 - a Kayak Exploration 44 Coast Walk 50 The Hero of the Battle of Jersey! 10.30-12.00 Heroes Around the Harbour 48 09.30-13.00 50 10.00-13.00 In the Tracks of Steam 45 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Helier 44 10.30-11.30 Jersey Heritage - 10.30-13.00 A Taste of Gorey 48 10.00-17.00 Ancient Jersey Bergerac’s Island Exhibition Tour 50 19.00-22.00 Sunset Military History 12.30-13.30 Sir James Knott - Jersey’s - Home of the Fairies 44 Photographic Tour 51 10.30-12.45 St. Helier’s Old Quarter 46 Philanthropist Extraordinaire 49 10.30-12.00 A Harbour Master’s History 10.30-13.00 A Taste of Gorey 48 of St. Helier Harbour TUESDAY 25 APRIL 13.10-13.50 Jersey Library Lunch Time Talk 51 44 12.30-13.30 Sir James Knott - Jersey’s 10.30-12.45 Living with the Enemy 10.00-12.30 Secrets of the Caves Philanthropist Extraordinaire 49 SATURDAY 29 APRIL - The Local Heroes - a Kayak Exploration 44 49 13.10-13.50 Jersey Library Lunch Time Talk 54 Anytime Hotspot - Mansell Collection - Five Oaks Pub Lunch - Museum 47

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SATURDAY 6 MAY MONDAY 8 MAY continued Heroes, Myths and Legends Various Liberation International 09.30-13.00 Medieval Castles, Battles, Music Festival 52 Legends and Myths 48 Self-Guided Heritage Tours Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Helier 44 Various Red Cross Fundraising Week 54 14.00-16.00 People of the Past 54 09.30-13.00 Jersey Military History 19.00-21.00 John Nettles presents - Whistle-Stop 48 Heroes of the Occupation 55 10.00-12.00 Five Jersey Heroes 46 19.30-22.00 Sunset Military History 10.00-12.00 Heroes, Myths and Legends Photographic Tour 51 of St. Brelade's Bay 50 Specially created for the TUESDAY 9 MAY LIBERATION DAY CI Heritage Festival 2017 Between Tamba Park: The Home 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 Anytime Hotspot Suggestion: Jersey War Five downloadable self-guided tours, 13.00-14.30 For Hope and Health Tunnels - Walk/bus to St. Helier - four driving or cycling, in the north, - The Red Cross in Occupied Jersey 54 47 south, east and west of the island, and SUNDAY 7 MAY Various Liberation International one walking tour of the town area, Music Festival 52 using various plaques and information Various Liberation International boards. Giving you the opportunity Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 Music Festival 52 to experience a delightful journey, Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 Various Red Cross Fundraising Week 54 capturing the stories of Jersey’s Heroes, Myths and Legends helping Various Red Cross Fundraising Week 54 10.00-17.00 Pallot Steam and Motor Museum Liberation Fayre 55 to make Jersey such a unique place. 10.00-17.00 Occupation Heroes Each tour has several stops relating to with Jersey War Tours 42 11.00-12.30 Liberation Day a particular hero, myth or legend, the Ceremony Celebrations 55 10.00-17.00 The Occupation routes are easily followed by car or - Heroes and Heroines 48 10.00-12.30 Secrets of the Caves bike using a map and GPS locations. - a Kayak Exploration 44 10.30-12.45 Behind Enemy Lines 42 To find out more visit WEDNESDAY 10 MAY jersey.com/ci-heritage 10.30-13.00 Heroes of the German Occupation 52 Various Liberation International 10.00-13.00 The Sunday Cyclist 43 Music Festival 52 Tamba Park: The Home Between Various Red Cross Fundraising Week 54 11.00 & 16.00 of the Dinosaurs! 42 09.30-13.00 Free French Fighter Jersey’s Hidden Heroine: 14.30-15.30 54 & Commando Captain 45 the Occupation Story of Dorothea Le Brocq 10.30-13.00 A Taste of St. Aubin 45 MONDAY 8 MAY 14.00-16.30 An Adventurous North Coast Walk 50 Various Liberation International Music Festival 52 14.00-16.30 Spanish Ships and the Ormering Tide 45 Various Jersey War Tunnels 52 14.30-15.30 Heroes of the Coin Hoard 52 Various Red Cross Fundraising Week 54 19.30-22.00 Sunset Military History 09.00-14.00 A True Local Hero - The Jersey Photographic Tour 51 Cow in her ! 54

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NEW FOLKLORE GALLERY sites. Explorer’s packs will be available during HistoryFest A fascinating tour of a historic manor house, parts of which fighters and local heroine Marie Ozanne. You are then at Castle Cornet (14-16 Apr) or download the map from date to the early 13th or late 12th centuries. Hear tales of welcome to absorb the plethora of memorabilia in the Date Daily (See website below for opening date) the Museum’s website. Completed treasure hunts that are the previous inhabitants who include adventurers, admirals, museum at your own pace. Time 10.00-17.00 returned to Guernsey Museum will receive a small gift and inventors and artists. The family home of British naval hero Cost Adults £6, Seniors £5, Under 18s £1.50, be entered into a prize draw. Admiral Philip de Sausmarez, who circumnavigated the Globe £13 for Families (2 Adults and Children under 18). 20 Years before Captain Cook, helped to capture the world’s OPEN DAY AT FORT HOMMET Free entry with a Discovery Pass. richest treasure ship and invented the first naval uniform. CASEMATE BUNKER Venue Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, St. Peter Port GUERNSEY’S HEROES, MYTHS Date Every Tues and Sat T 01481 726581 W museums.gov.gg AND LEGENDS DISPLAY Time 14.00-16.30 SCREENPRINT YOUR OWN Visit Guernsey Museum’s newest gallery, which explores Date Mon-Sat HERITAGE POSTCARD Cost Adults £2.50, Children £1.50 Guernsey’s rich folklore – from tales of pouques (“fairies”) Time 09.30-17.00 Meeting point Fort Hommet, Hommet headland, Castel and witches, to the Devil’s footprint! Cost Free Date Tue-Sat T 01481 238205 Time 10.00-16.00 The Priaulx Library, Candie Road, St. Peter Port A unique opportunity to see inside one of Guernsey’s most Venue Cost £3.50 T 01481 721998 prominent West Coast defences. Situated in Castel on the north THE CORNERSTONE PUB Venue Iris & Dora Print Studio, St. Peter Port The Priaulx Library holds a fascinating collection of records, arm of Vazon Bay, this 10.5cm gun casemate is completely - HERITAGE FESTIVAL MENU T 07781 464586 E [email protected] artefacts and books on Guernsey’s rich history and culture. restored with the original gun and equipment as used during Date Daily The Heritage Festival display features artefacts from some Send a postcard with a difference! Pop into Iris & Dora’s Studio the occupation. See museums.gov.gg/forts for directions. Cost 2 Courses - £15.95 including a pint or glass of wine of Guernsey’s great heroes and rare books about the throughout the Heritage Festival and have a go at printing 3 Courses - £18.95 including a pint or glass of wine island’s oldest myths and legends. using a vintage letterpress printing machine that is over 80 years old. A different heritage postcard design will be available OPEN DAY AT PLEINMONT Venue 2 La Tour Beauregard, St. Peter Port to print each week of the Festival, why not collect them all? OBSERVATION TOWER T 01481 713832 GUERNSEY FOLKLORE AT Date Every Wed and Sun This traditional Guernsey pub is located on one of the most THE GUERNSEY TAPESTRY haunted roads in historic St. Peter Port, rumoured to be INTRODUCTORY MUSEUM TALK: Time 14.00-16.30 patrolled at night by a ghoulish dog wrapped in chains! Visit Date Mon-Sat HEROES OF THE OCCUPATION Cost Adults £2.50, Children £1.50 The Cornerstone pub throughout the Heritage Festival and Time 10.00-16.30 Meeting point Pleinmont Observation Tower, Torteval enjoy a special meal offeras listed in costs. Cost Adults £4.95, Over 65’s and students £4.50, Under 16 free Date Every Mon T 01481 238205 Time 09.30-10.00 The Guernsey Tapestry This unique five storey Observation Tower has a Venue Cost £6 including the talk and full entry to the Occupation HERITAGE WALKING TOUR OF ST PETER PORT T 01481 727106 E [email protected] Museum which opens at 10am commanding view of the South and West Coast. Original Visit the Tapestry during the festival and see if you can spot rangefinders can be seen, and even used, and there is also Meeting point German Occupation Museum, Forest Date Daily which panel is focused on myths and folklore… Look out a reconstructed barrack room. Speaker Richard Heaume Time 10.30 (also 14.30 tours on Tues & Thurs) for the special Heritage Festival Cross-stitch kit which is on T 01481 238205 W germanoccupationmuseum.co.uk Cost £8 offer during the Festival. Join Richard, before the museum’s daily opening, for an GERMAN NAVAL SIGNALS HQ Meeting point Guernsey Information Centre, St. Peter Port - TOUR WITH PHILIPPE MARTIN Grade Easy/Moderate introductory talk about the many heroes of Guernsey’s Guide Various Bailiwick of Guernsey Accredited Guides GUERNSEY HEROES EXHIBITION Occupation, including commando raiders, resistance Date Every Sat Time 14.00 / 15.00 / 16.00 Tours The ‘jewel in the crown’ of Guernsey is St. Peter Port: a Mon-Fri (Reduced weekend openings) Date Cost Adults £3.50, Children £2.50 photogenic town with as colourful a history as anyone could Time 09.00-17.00 imagine. It cries out to be ‘explored’. The daily walks will take Cost Free Meeting point German Naval Signals HQ, different routes most days to discover its fascinating history. St. Jacques, St. Peter Port Guernsey Information Centre, St. Peter Port Tales of bravery, ingenuity and resourcefulness abound. Venue T 01481 700418 E [email protected] T 01481 723552 Situated in an underground bunker, the Signals An exhibition celebrating the many Guernsey heroes (famous ISLAND EXPLORERS TREASURE HUNT Headquarters was the last operational signals HQ that 21 and lesser known!) who have shaped the unique history of was running up until 9 May 1945, using the Enigma code Date Daily our island and left an unforgettable mark on the world. machines. The headquarters handled all the important Cost Free radio signals traffic for the German forces in the Channel T 01481 726581 W museums.gov.gg SAUSMAREZ MANOR HOUSE TOUR Islands during the Occupation. Now restored, the tour will give insight into the Occupation, the lives of German signals Learn about Guernsey history and discover amazing facts Date Mon-Thurs officers and their use of the HQ during WW2. on this family treasure hunt, where adventurers young and Time 10.30 & 11.30, Tours last 40 minutes old are challenged to find clues hidden across our historic Cost £7, Concessions available

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on Friday nights! This interesting guided tour, led by Tanya the Fairy Ring. There will be time for refreshments (at own stories of the people who lived and worked here, as well as PAGANS, PIRATES AND POUQUES – GUIDED CYCLING TOUR Walls of Guernsey Museum’s archaeology department, cost) before returning to town. touching on a few myths and legends. describes the Creux ès Fées dolmen before a short walk Date 6, 9, 14, 15, 21, 23, 27, 28 Apr & 1, 5, 6 May along the coast to the Trépied, on the Catioroc headland. AN EVENING AT THE GUILLE-ALLES LIBRARY Time 14.30-17.30 COASTEERING AT THE CREUX MAHIE CAVE Cost Adults £20, Children £12.50 (5-16 / Under 5’s free) - WITH LIVING HISTORY Date Sun 9 Apr (11.00-14.00) & Sat 29 Apr (14.00-17.00) L’Erée car park FÊTE DES DOLMENS TOUR: DÉHUS DOLMEN Meeting point Cost £37.50 Date Mon 10 Apr & Fri 28 Apr T 07781 433611 E [email protected] Date Sun 9 Apr Time 18.00-19.30 Torteval Church W donkeysdaysout.co.uk Time 14.00-15.00 Meeting point Cost Free (donations welcome) - Booking recommended T 07781 130 403 E [email protected] Explore the stunning scenery and unique history of Guernsey Cost Free W outdoorguernsey.co.uk Venue Guille-Allès Library by bike. We visit the headland at L’Erée with its Neolithic Meeting point Déhus Dolmen, Le Dehus Lane, Vale T 01481 720392 E [email protected] burial chamber, Napoleonic fort (modified during WW2) A visit to the Creux Mahie cave, a rare chance to visit this vast, T 01481 709738 E [email protected] Join us for an evening tour of the historic Guille-Allès Library and other fortifications, before passing through stunning privately-owned cavern which is normally inaccessible to the Visit one of the oldest and most important stone carvings in led by the original curator, John Linwood Pitts... who died coastal and country scenery, including two of the Island’s public, and a chance to explore Le Long Cavaleur, a narrow north-west , ‘the guardian’ of the tomb. The carving in 1817! Discover the history of the library, see interesting nature reserves. We then cycle along to the mysterious Table coupée gradually being eroded away, resulting in a hole was excavated in the 1830s and there will be an opportunity features of the building, and hear about the many characters de Pions (Fairy Ring) at Les Pezeries (Pleinmont), before through the headland along a fault line. If conditions allow to handle some of the finds made at that time – and to who have worked at and used the library over the 135 years stopping for refreshments overlooking Rocquaine Bay. Route we may also reach a little visited tunnel at La Congerelle. speculate on the ‘kneeling skeletons’ found in one of the Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can it has been open. Tour includes drinks and nibbles. includes main roads, lanes, cycle paths, ruettes tranquilles, chambers. Dr Phil de Jersey, the States Archaeologist, will coastal tracks and some walking. Please note: The tour cost experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock lead this unique guided tour. Please note: there will be no scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullies and caves. We does not include bike hire. Bike hire/child seats and tag-a- parking in the immediate vicinity. ST. PETER PORT CEMETERIES: longs can however be arranged at an additional cost. will kit you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet FAMOUS AND FORGOTTEN then together explore the island’s spectacular rocky coastline. Date Mon 10 Apr (10.00-11.30) & Thurs 13 Apr (14.00-15.30) LEGENDS OF THE COAST Cost Free LOCAL HEROES: DINNER WITH RACING MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF OLD VAZON LEGEND, ANDY PRIAULX MBE Date 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr & 7 May Meeting point The Odeon Car Park, St. Peter Port Time See www.islandribvoyages.com for schedule and Date Mon 10 Apr & Fri 28 Apr Grade Easy/Moderate - Mostly an amble, but some steps Sat 8 Apr Date online booking. Trips last 1hr. Time 10.15 and uneven ground Contact hotel for details Time Cost Adults £29.50, Children £19.50 Cost £8 Guide Dr Philip de Jersey Cost £30 including a 3-course dinner and talk Meeting point Inter-island Quay, St. Peter Port Meeting point Car park by “Vistas Cafe” T 01481 709738 E [email protected] The Duke of Richmond Hotel, St. Peter Port Meeting point T 01481 713031 on the Vazon coast road A guided walk around the last resting places of some T 01481 726221 W dukeofrichmond.com Board our fast open RIB and travel the coast to see hidden coves Grade Easy Guide Peter Guilbert famous Guernsey people – and others not so famous, Join racing legend and local hero, Andy Priaulx MBE, in the and secret anchorages. Learn about local folklore, smugglers, T 07781 157077 E [email protected] but with stories just as interesting and intriguing as their sumptuous surroundings of the Duke of Richmond Hotel. pirates, the great bass scandal, what killed the Governor’s wife, A gentle walk around part of the area known as “Vazon”, neighbours. From military heroes to a giant Scotsman, by Hear Andy’s story, from go karting enthusiast, to present unsoldierly activities in a loophole tower, where the werewolves exploring some little lanes and looking at the history and way of the oldest ever Guernsey-woman. day European and Triple World Touring Car Champion. Learn lived, and the pirate who hanged…and hanged… about the challenges of being a professional racing driver, staying focused and some techniques for relaxation. Andy will share stories from his experiences of the racing circuit THE OLD NUMBER ELEVEN and uncover some of the myths about professional racing. Date 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr & 1, 7 May Time 14.00-17.00 FÊTE DES DOLMENS TOUR: Cost £12.50 - Booking essential CREUX ÈS FÉES AND LE TRÉPIED (One child under-16 goes free with each paying adult) Date Sat 8 Apr Meeting point Liberation Monument, St. Peter Port 23 Time 14.00-16.00 T 01481 700066 E [email protected] Cost Free Take a trip down memory-lane on board our 1954 Albion Meeting point The Creux ès Fées Victor bus. This vintage journey follows the old Number 11 (near the car park on the Lihou headland) route from St. Peter Port to Portelet. You will then be led T 01481 709739 E [email protected] on a guided walk from Portelet slipway to the unusual Star Explore the folklore surrounding local dolmens - reputed to Fort at Pezeries Point and discover the real story behind the be the haunt of witches and a place to be avoided…especially Table des Pions – steeped in local folklore - which locals call

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SIR ISAAC BROCK, A HERO THE HISTORY & LEGEND OF DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR RESISTANCE NEST SCHONBUCHT-MITTE AND HIS PORTRAIT THE GUERNSEY JUMPER OWN FAIRY LANTERN Date Fri 14 Apr Date Tues 11 Apr Date 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Apr & 2, 4 May Date Wed 12 & 19 Apr Time 14.00-17.00 Time 20.00-21.00 Time 10.30 (Tour is 20 minutes) Time 10.30-12.00 Cost Free – donations welcome Cost £14.50 Cost Free Cost Free Meeting point The bunker adjacent to the Half-Way bus Venue Frossard Theatre, Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Meeting point Le Tricoteur, Rocquaine Industrial Estate, Venue Iris & Dora Studio, St. Peter Port shelter, St. Peter Port Candie Gardens Route de Rocquaine, St. Pierre du Bois, GY7 9HS T 07781 464586 E [email protected] E [email protected] W festungguernsey.org.gg Speaker Dr Jason Monaghan T 01481 266881 E [email protected] A fairy themed tea light making workshop where each child A guided tour of the German defences of Belle Greve Bay creates their own little fairy house or rocket tea light (battery T 01481 726518 Take a guided tour of Le Tricoteur workshop and see where by Festung Guernsey. Learn about life serving in a bunker not candle) involving drawing, colouring, cutting, gluing, Dr Jason Monaghan discusses Sir Isaac Brock, one of and how genuine Guernsey jumpers are made. Still hand- during WW2 and wartime stories of the German Occupation. sticking, lamp making and lots of glitter. The workshop includes Guernsey’s foremost military heroes. Only one portrait was finished, the origins of the “Guernsey” can be traced back all materials, expert tuition, tools and equipment. Each child get made during his adult life before his death in 1812, and this hundreds of years. Visit the workshop, watch the knitting to take home their beautiful creation at the end of the class. is now owned by the Guernsey Museum. process and learn about the heroes who have worn them, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF both past and present. ADMIRAL JAMES SAUMAREZ HEROIC STORIES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE Date Fri 14 Apr & Sat 15 Apr INVADERS, RAIDERS, ABREUVEURS CHILDREN’S LIBRARY AND… ARTISTS THE MYSTERIOUS STREETS OF Time 13.00 OLD ST. PETER PORT Date Wed 12 Apr Cost Museum admission applies Date 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2, 11 May Time 10.45-11.45 Meeting point Hatton Gallery, Castle Cornet, St. Peter Port Time 14.00-16.30 Date 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2, 11 May Cost Free T 01481 721657 W museums.gov.gg Cost £8 Time 19.30-21.00 Venue Guille-Allès Library Join Lord Eric de Saumarez in the magnificent surroundings Cost £8 Meeting point Icart Car Park, St. Martin T 01481 720392 E [email protected] of 800-year old Castle Cornet, as he uncovers the private Grade Moderate Guide Keith Pengelley Meeting point Elizabeth College, St. Peter Port Join us in the Guille-Allès Children’s Library for an hour of and public life of Admiral James Saumarez, Guernsey’s T 07781 127 810 Grade Easy/Moderate - one steep hill and steps downwards heroic stories and legendary crafting for children aged 5-10. greatest naval hero of the Napoleonic War. This is a rare Take a walk through Guernsey’s lesser known parish green Guide Korinne Le Page opportunity to learn about Admiral James Saumarez from lanes and cliff paths; learn more about the many (expected T 07839 200 553 E [email protected] a direct descendant, as well as view a selection of the and unexpected!) invaders, raiders and famous figures who The mysterious cobbled streets of St. Peter Port set the “SAINTS AND SINNERS” PRIAULX LIBRARY TOUR Admiral’s regalia and swords. have come to visit St. Martin parish throughout history. This scene for this intriguing evening walk, offering a glimpse Date Thurs 13 Apr interesting and unique walk includes access to the newly into the colourful old town and its many supernatural myths Time 19.00-20.00 EXPLORING THE CREUX MAHIE CAVE renovated Napoleonic Loop Tower, overlooking beautiful and legends. Hear tales of the haunting manifestations of Cost Free Saints Bay. a young boy who starved to death, a Nazi soldier, various Meeting point Priaulx Library, Candie Road, St. Peter Port Date Sat 15 Apr & Sat 22 Apr phantoms and beasts, ghosts from a battle with the French T 01481 721998 W priaulxlibrary.co.uk Time 13.30 in May 1372 and visit the very spot where local women Cost £12.50 DESIGN AND PRINT YOUR accused of witchcraft were burned at the stake. Take a tour of the Priaulx Library and delve into Guernsey’s OWN SUPER HERO T-SHIRT rich culture. View rare books and artefacts from the Priaulx Meeting point Torteval Church Library’s collection including the notorious “Black Books”. A T 07781 130403 E [email protected] Date 11, 13, 18 Apr & 21 Apr maximum of 20 people can be accommodated. W outdoorguernsey.co.uk Time 10.30-12.30 GHOST TOURS AT SAUSMAREZ MANOR A rare chance to visit this vast, privately-owned cavern Cost £19.50 Date 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Apr & 3, 4 May which is normally inaccessible to the public. As described HISTORYFEST AT CASTLE CORNET Venue Iris & Dora Print Studio, St. Peter Port Time 18.30-19.30 - Booking essential in 1885 ‘It presents a striking and impressive scene; while a T 07781 464 586 E [email protected] Cost £10 Date 14, 15 & 16 Apr feeling of mystery is excited by smaller caves and fissures in the walls of the cavern, which although easily traced to Meeting point Sausmarez Manor, St. Martin Time 10.00-17.00 This workshop takes a fun hands-on approach to printing. their termination, are confidently asserted by the peasantry 01481 235571 [email protected] Cost Museum admission applies Children (and adults) will be designing their own super hero T E to lead deep into the bowels of the earth, even to the very Venue Castle Cornet, St. Peter Port emblem (their initials, dragons, shields, bunny rabbits etc) Take a tour of arguably one of the most haunted houses in centre of the island’. Please note: This tour includes a steep25 T 01481 721657 W museums.gov.gg and printing it onto a brightly coloured t-shirt. Screen- Britain today, whose ghosts have been around almost 800 descent and ascent over uneven ground. Suitable footwear printing is an involved and instant process that gives years! Ghost tours are led by the Seigneur of the Manor. Step back in time to experience 3 days of living history, is needed and a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is colourful results. Perfect for young heroes! Advance booking recommended, groups up to 25 people. children’s activities, tours and live music, all focused around required. the Heroes, Myths & Legends of Guernsey’s past. St. Peter Port’s Castle Cornet will be brought to life by costumed characters, music and family activities; with a packed timetable of interactive sessions and live action role-play.

24 Channel Islands Heritage Festival Guide 2017 All listings correct at time of going to press visitchannelislands.com 25 Under wartime Occupation, the Whether you choose to... Local Heroes of the Occupation people of Guernsey endured five years of extreme difficulty with little • Kayak in the footsteps of the (p31 - The First Following their invasion in June 1940, the Channel communication with the outside world. First Commando Commado Kayak Tour) Islands were the only British territories to be occupied Yet even in this dark time courage and by the Germans during World War Two. resilience prevailed, as a brave few • Take a walking tour to retrace the locals became the voice of the many in steps of Sark’s pivotal wartime raid challenging the oppression of German (p35 - In Search of Commandos) rule. It is these lesser-known heroic • Join Dr Gilly Carr for afternoon resistance fighters, many of whom lost tea as she recounts the extreme their lives under German Occupation, bravery of one local underground that we celebrate as part of the wartime journalist (p30 - A Stub of Heritage Festival. Pencil for a Piece of Bread) From guided walks and inspiring talks, The Heritage Festival comes alive to striking exhibitions and events with the heroic voices of our island’s which culminate in the Liberation Day unique past. Celebrations on May 9th, a poignant time when islanders celebrate their In 2017 Sark remembers the 75th freedom, absorb yourself in the history Anniversary of ‘Operation Basalt’, of our wartime islands. a Commando raid which had extraordinary implications for both occupied islanders and the course of World War II. For further details of the commemorative events being held go to visitguernsey.com

St. Peter Port's Liberation Celebration Marie Ozanne resistance fighter

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LEARN TO GEOCACHE: SEARCH FOR BURIED the island’s past. Includes free entry to the permanent T 07781 402823 E [email protected] LIVING HISTORY PRESENTS TREASURE AT TABLE DE PIONS (THE FAIRY RING) museums and to our traditional sweet and toy shop. An evening stroll through St. Peter Port’s Medieval Town, “BURNT AT THE STAKE” up a hill and we arrive in an area steeped in history from the Date Sun 16 Apr (18.00-20.00) & Wed 3 May (16.00-18.00) Date Fri 21 Apr past. From a cruel injustice recorded for the world to read, Cost Free LEARN TO GEOCACHE: SEARCH FOR BURIED Time 18.15 to Victorian superstitions. Bring your camera and take in Cost Free - donations welcome Meeting point Pleinmont Car Park (near the Imperial Hotel TREASURE AT JERBOURG the beautiful view of the harbour and neighbouring islands 07781 154208 Jo Terry Meeting point By the donkeys in Market Square. T Contact Date Wed 19 Apr and step back in time with a tour of the unique Victorian [email protected] geocaching.com E [email protected] W ghiac.org E W Time 16.00-18.00 Parlour with its fascinating history and tempting goodies to Embrace your adventurous side and join the island-wide Cost Free buy. You can finish off the evening with a witches brew or Walk in the footsteps of the notorious Guernsey witch-hunt digital treasure hunt! Learn the basics of Geocaching and meal in a nearby pub where poor souls imprisoned used to trials! In this powerful performance, the audience follows Meeting point Jerbourg car park have fun exploring the island in your search for hidden haunt the building. the players as they promenade from the old Market to Contact Jo Terry treasure. As well as taking in beautiful views across some of Tower Hill recreating the tragic tale of three Guerpaganssey T 07781 154208 E [email protected] W geocaching.com Guernsey’s unique locations, you will learn about the many women from the Cauches family who were tried and legends surrounding the mythical Table de Pions (which Embrace your adventurous side and join the island-wide THE SECRETS AND HISTORY OF THE convicted of heresy in 1556. locals call ‘The Fairy Ring’). You will need to bring a GPS digital treasure hunt! Take a walk with a local Geocacher JERBOURG PENINSULA device (smartphone is sufficient), camera, pen, a few tiny as you learn the basics and have fun exploring the island Date Fri 21 Apr PANZERS OVER PETIT BOT ‘swag’ token items (that can be left for others to find) and a in your search for hidden treasure. As well as taking in beautiful views across some of Guernsey’s most unique Time 10.00- 12.00 sense of adventure! Please note: The trail may include some Date Sat 22 Apr locations, you will learn about the many heroes, myths and Cost £8 uneven ground or hills. Suitable footwear must be worn. Time 14.00-16.30 legends from our island’s colourful past. You will need to Meeting point Public car park near Jerbourg Hotel Cost £8 bring a GPS device (smartphone is sufficient), camera, pen, Grade Easy/Moderate Guide Tim Osborne La Trelade Hotel Car Park GHOSTS, GRAVES AND FAMOUS MEN a few tiny ‘swag’ token items (that can be left for others to E [email protected] Meeting point find) and a sense of adventure!Please note: The trail may Grade Moderate Guide Jenny Seth-Smith Date Mon 17 Apr This circular guided walk around the Jerbourg headland include some uneven ground or hills. Suitable footwear T 07781 115334 / 01481 236811 Time 14.30-16.30 focuses on the history of the area since pre-historic times, must be worn. A walk through the lanes in the oldest and most peaceful Cost £8 but primarily on the World War II German fortifications nearby. Listen to stories of wartime heroism, including tales part of St. Martin’s parish, above Petit Bot. Along the way Meeting point Forest Church carpark learn about secret stories of WW2 Commandos and their (to right of church entrance), Forest of the first British commando raids of WWII and the local VICTORIAN PARLOUR & men involved. There are also plenty of photographs to help adventures, and the 19 German Panzers (tanks) stolen from Grade Moderate Guide Jenny Seth-Smith SHOP EVENING OPENING bring the past to life. the defeated French Armies and brought here in 1942 and T 07781 115334 / 01481 236811 what happened to them. Learn of the myths, mysteries and ghosts of the past; hear Date Thu 20 Apr stories of the famous men of Guernsey who were born in the Time 17.00-19.00 parish and see the hidden village, as you walk along quiet Cost Free lanes and paths with stunning views to the sea. Venue National Trust Victorian Parlour & Shop, Cornet Street, St. Peter Port T 01481 728451 TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME - WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST OF GUERNSEY Take a step back in time with a special evening visit to the historic Victorian Parlour and Shop. Discover hard to find Date Tues 18 Apr toys, heritage seeds and local gifts or buy your souvenir Time 10.00-16.00 sweets measured in pounds and ounces from original Cost Free Victorian sweet jars. For a glimpse of life in Victorian Venue Folk & Costume Museum, Saumarez Park, Castel Guernsey, there is also a parlour complete with working T 01481 255384 E [email protected] gaslights, and a very unique set of original shutters. W nationaltrust.gg 29 Step back in time to a Guernsey of folklore, myths and naval MEDIEVAL AND VICTORIAN ST PETER PORT heroes! Come and experience a glimpse of what daily life was like for the people of Guernsey over the last 250 years. Date Thu 20 Apr This special open day includes local stalls in our courtyard, Time 17.00-18.30 family dress up activities, quiz trails, presentations and Cost Children £8, Under 16 free with a paying adult hands on sessions highlighting different industries from Meeting point Tourist Information Centre, St. Peter Port Grade Easy/Moderate Guide Vivienne Wenman

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miniature train, prizes for fancy dress and much more! Find A STUB OF PENCIL FOR A PIECE OF BREAD: GUILLE-ALLES LIBRARY LEGENDARY LEARN TO GEOCACHE: SEARCH FOR BURIED WHY FRANK FALLA IS MY HERO OF out more about Guernsey hero Captain Philip de Saumarez’s ADVENTURES DAY TREASURE AT L’ANCRESSE THE OCCUPATION capture of the world’s Richest Treasure Ship and other legendary myths about this historic family home in mini Date Sat 29 Apr Date Sun 30 Apr (18.00-20.00) & Wed 10 May (16.00-18.00) Date Sat 22 Apr house tours (additional £5 per person). Time 09.00-17.00 Cost Free Time 15.00 Cost Free Meeting point L'Ancresse car park Cost £25 includes a Talk, Deluxe Afternoon Tea and a Venue Guille-Allès Library Contact Jo Terry £5 donation to the Salvation Army, in memory of VICTOR HUGO, MYTH-MAKER E [email protected] T 01481 720392 E [email protected] T 07781 130403 W geocaching.com Major Marie Ozanne. AND MAN OF MYTH Come to the library for a day of legendary adventures! Listen Embrace your adventurous side and join the island-wide Venue Old Government House Hotel, St Peter Port Date Mon 24 Apr to stories of myths and legends, take part in our treasure digital treasure hunt! Take a walk with a local Geocacher T 01481 724921 E [email protected] Time 18.00 hunt, and be a crafty hero with our artistic activities. Come as you learn the basics and have fun exploring the island Join Dr Gilly Carr, Cambridge University academic and Cost TBC (See website for details) dressed up as your favourite literary legend. in your search for hidden treasure. As well as taking in Channel Islands Occupation expert, for afternoon tea in Venue TBC beautiful views across some of Guernsey’s most unique the sumptuous surroundings of the 5-star Old Government Speaker Dr Gregory Steven-Cox STRONGPOINT ROTENSTEIN locations, you will learn about the many heroes, myths and House Hotel (which itself played a part in the Occupation W visitchannelislands.com legends from our island’s colourful past. You will need to as a base for German officers during the war) and hear Date Sat 29 Apr bring a GPS device (smartphone is sufficient), camera, pen, In Guernsey, Hugo became a legendary figure and in turn about Guernsey Occupation hero, Frank Falla. “During the Time 14.00-17.00 a few tiny ‘swag’ token items (that can be left for others to he transmuted local folklore into literary myth. A relaxed Occupation, those who stood up to the Germans made Cost Free find) and a sense of adventure!Please note: The trail may lecture format which sheds some light on this literary hero. the most of the skills they already had. Frank Falla was a Meeting point Fort Hommet lower car park include some uneven ground or hills. Suitable footwear journalist and helped to run an underground newsletter E [email protected] W festungguernsey.org.gg must be worn. before he was caught. But what makes him my hero of the Occupation is the testimony he bore for islanders who died WALKING IN RENOIR’S FOOTSTEPS A tour of the German defences at Fort Hommet Headland. around him in prison, and the tirelessness with which he Park in the lower car park, collect a map, follow the arrows Date Wed 26 Apr & Wed 10 May THE FIRST COMMANDO KAYAK TOUR fought to get compensation from the German government and take yourself back to life during WW2. Time 14.00 after the war. I look forward to sharing his story”. Cost £8 Date Sun 30 Apr & Mon 1 May BEAU CINEMA PRESENTS - THE INCREDIBLES (PG) Time 14.00 Meeting point Old Mill Bus Stop, St. Martin Cost £35.00 LEGENDARY PIRATE FAMILY FUN DAY Grade Moderate (There are some fairly steep steps down Sat 29 Apr Date Meeting point TBC - Contact Outdoor Guernsey and a walk back uphill). Walking for 2.5miles. 15.30 (1h 55min) Date Sun 23 Apr Time T 07781 130403 E [email protected] T 07893 200 553 E [email protected] Adults £4.50. 2 kids are admitted for £1 each Time 10.00-16.30 Cost W outdoorguernsey.co.uk A stunning walk with breath-taking scenery that takes in a with every full paying adult. Cost £5 per family Follow in the footsteps of heroic Guernsey-man and snapshot of iconic painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s visit to Venue Beau Cinema at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Venue Sausmarez Manor, St. Martin member of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, Hubert Nicolle, Guernsey in 1883 and the 15 paintings he created during T 01481 747280 W beausejour.gg/cinema T 01481 235571 E [email protected] who was tasked with learning more about the island under his stay. This captivating stroll around Guernsey’s beautiful A family of undercover superheroes, whilst trying to live the German control. On 8 July 1940 he landed by canoe under Bouncy castles, live music, Belles and Broomsticks, south coast stops at the derelict coastal cottage that was quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. the cover of darkness on a dangerous three day fact-finding BBQ, food and drink stalls, arts and crafts, treasure hunt, once the subject of Renoir’s famous painting – also a Dress up as your favourite super hero and come along! mission. This led to him being dubbed ‘the first commando’. favourite picnic spot for local hero Victor Hugo during his many years in exile. CREATE YOUR OWN HERITAGE LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP HEROES, VILLAINS, FAIRIES & LEGENDS LA RIBOTRIE (‘LA REE-BOH-TREE’, A ‘LIVELY Date Sun 30 Apr Date Wed 3 May (18.00-20.00) & Thurs 4 May (14.30-16.30) GATHERING’ IN GUERNÉSIAIS) Time 14.30- 16.30 Cost £7 Cost £68.00 Date Fri 28 Apr Meeting point Vistas Cafe Car Park, Vazon Bay Venue Iris & Dora Print Studio, St. Peter Port Time 19.30 onwards Grade Easy/Moderate Guide Jean Bishop T 07781 464586 E [email protected] Cost TBC T 07781 131200 E [email protected] 31 This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 12+ Venue TBC (See website for details) Join us for a wealth of stories from around the Vazon area years. You will be able to choose from a selection of fabrics W language.gg from villains invading, exploits on the high seas, myths of including an Iris & Dora hand printed Guernsey Heritage fairies and legends of the petrified forest. This is mainly an Everyone is welcome at this celebration of Guernsey Design, which you will then learn how to turn that into a easy walk with just a couple of uphills. language, song, music and dance, akin to the Celtic Ceilidh fabulous lampshade. The workshop lasts approximately or Breton Fest-Noz! Organised by the Guernsey Language 2 hours, all materials will be provided and you can make Commission. either a table or pendant shade.

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THE LEGACY OF MARIANNE CAREY RESTORING ISLAND HERITAGE TOUR - ALDERNEY PHOTO COMPETITION ALDERNEY’S LIGHTHOUSE TOUR WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST OF GUERNSEY Date Fri 5 May & Mon 8 May Date Daily Date 16, 23, 30 Apr & Sun 7 May Time 10.15 Date Sun 7 May Cost £1 entry Time 15.00 TBC – Please contact Peter for more details Time 12.00-13.00 / 13.00-14.00 / 14.00-15.00 Adults £4, Children £3 (Child tickets are under 16s) Cost Venue Visitor Information Centre, Alderney Cost Cost Suggested donation of £2 per person Meeting point Car park below the Guet on the coast road T 01481 822333 Meeting point Trinity Lighthouse, Quesnard Point, Alderney Meeting point Les Caches Farm Complex, Forest Grade Easy Guide Peter Guilbert Discover new and exciting parts of Alderney’s heritage T 01481 822333 T 01481 255384 E [email protected] E [email protected] T 07781 157077 Explore Alderney’s lighthouse with a tour climbing the 120 W nationaltrust.gg through our month-long photo competition. Running daily A gentle walk exploring the life and legacy of a young 19th throughout the Festival – it is a great way for people of all steps to the top where you’ll discover historical machinery and Century heroine, Marianne Carey, who was determined to help Join a guided tour of this rare example of a traditional 15th ages to get involved and discover more about our unique enjoy superb views towards . More information from the century Guernsey farmhouse that is being restored by the build a church for the Cobo Bay fishing community. We will island. Entry available at the Information Centre from Sat Visitor Information Centre and tickets available on the door. National Trust of Guernsey using traditional methods. The walk in the area known by Marianne, before visiting her church 8th Apr. Prizes to be won! tour focuses on the development of ‘Les Caches Farm’ site and its graveyard, and learning about some of the other throughout its life and its ongoing fate in the 21st century. ALDERNEY’S GRANITE TRAIN RIDE characters who lived and died here. The walk closes with tea Folk & Costume Museum Curator will be taking guided tours ST ANNE’S HERITAGE TOWN WALK and gache overlooking Cobo Bay, along with excerpts from starting on the hour. Date Mon 17 Apr Marianne’s own memories of picnics on the ‘bay of cobo’. Date 10, 24 Apr & 1, 8 May Time 14.30-16.00 Time 14.00 Cost Adults £7, Children £5 LIBERATION DAY LOCAL HEROES: TOUR OF THE CLEMATIS Cost Adults £6, Children £3 (Child tickets are for under 16s Meeting point Braye Train Station, Alderney NURSERY WITH RAYMOND EVISON OBE Date Tues 9 May Meeting point Visitor Information Centre, Alderney Take a train ride back in time following the story of Alderney’s Grade Easy breakwater from its Victorian origin to WW2. Discover the Date Fri 5 May Location Island wide, main activity in St. Peter Port W guernseyliberationday.com T 01481 822333 importance of the Channel Island’s only working railway with Time 18.00-19.00 displays, information boards and a short talk. Refreshments Liberation day is an Island wide celebration, marking the A gentle guided walk around the historic centre of St. Anne, Cost £9.50 - Booking essential included. Tickets available from the Train Station. Island’s freedom from Guernsey Occupation during WW2. exploring the hidden secrets of the capital with an expert Venue The Guernsey Clematis Nursery, St. Sampsons Main activities centre around St. Peter Port’s seafront. guide. Walk includes a visit to the Cathedral of the Channel T 01481 234567 Events include a military cavalcade, church service and Islands - St. Anne’s Church. BELL TOWER OPEN MORNING Join Guernsey hero, Raymond J Evison OBE, on a personal parade, Victorian fayre, fireworks display over Castle Cornet tour of The Guernsey Clematis Nursery. A renowned and much, much more… Date Mon 17 Apr clematis expert and legendary Chelsea Flower Show Gold FORT CHALLENGE WEEK Time 10.00-12.00 medalist, winning a record 28 medals, Raymond will explain Cost Free LIBERATION PROMS WITH FESTIVA Date Wed 12 to Wed 19 Apr the full workings of the nursery and show how new Clematis Cost Free entry Venue St. Anne’s Church, Alderney varieties are bred, together with giving some practical tips Date Tues 9 May Venue Visitor Information Centre, Alderney T 01481 822333 on takings cuttings and growing clematis at home. This 19.00-21.30 (TBC) Time T 01481 822333 St. Anne’s Church in Alderney is home to the only 12 bell peal in is a very rare opportunity to meet Raymond and tour the Cost Free With a group of friends, your family or going solo take the the Channel Islands. Pop in to the bell tower and discover the nursery. Venue St. James Concert & Assembly Hall challenge of visiting all of our amazing Alderney forts in a ringing world and its heritage. It’s a unique opportunity to get a W guernseyliberationday.com week. Pick up your challenge pack which will explain all, glimpse of this popular tradition in Alderney and even have a go! Celebrate Liberation Day in style and join this popular choir THE SHRINE OF THE SACRED HEART from the Visitor Information Centre from Wed 12th and let OPEN AFTERNOON for an evening of great choral pieces, inspired soloists and a the test begin! good sing-a-long! TAPESTRY TALK Date Sat 6 May Date Tues 18 Apr & Tues 25 Apr Time 14.00-16.00 Weather permitting LIBERATION DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY THE INVISIBLE MUSEUM Time 18.00 Cost Free, donations welcome Cost Free - donations welcome Date Tues 9 May Date Wed 12 Apr & Wed 19 Apr Meeting point Fort Hommet, Hommet headland, Castel Venue Alderney Library Time 21.30 (TBC) Time 12.00-17.00 T 01481 723552 T 01481 823366 W alderneybayeuxtapestry.com 33 Cost Free Cost Free, donations welcome Discover a Second World War German Searchlight bunker Meeting point The Visitor Information Centre, Alderney A talk about the Norman Conquest and story of the Bayeux that was transformed by Hubert Le Galloudec into a place of Venue St. Peter Port, Guernsey W guernseyliberationday.com T 01481 822333 Tapestry, including details of the unique Alderney Bayeux peace and beauty, using local seashells. Tapestry Finale. This locally created ‘finale’ tapestry captures Join Alderney Resident and Microsoft Innovative Educator Come down and enjoy the party atmosphere and finish the one possible conclusion to the original, in celebration of the Liberation Day celebrations off with a bang (and a sparkle Sarah Weldon at her invisible museum of Viking Age Britain. 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. or two)! Suitable for all ages.

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Sark events CYCLING TOUR BOAT TOUR TALK WATER-BASED

SARK HEROES OF THE GERMAN OCCUPATION SARK OCCUPATION EXHIBITION SILVERMINE TOURS ON LAND IN SEARCH OF THE COMMANDOS Date Afternoons Daily Date Daily (1 May-18 June) Date 11, 19 Apr & 3 May Date Fri 14 Apr Cost Adults £2, Children £1 Time 10.00-16.30, reduced Sunday hours Time 10.00-12.00 Time 11.15-13.45 Venue Sark Museum Cost Free Cost £12 - bookings only Cost £4 E [email protected] Venue Sark Visitor Centre Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre (walk ends at Stocks Hotel) An exhibition surrounding the heroic decisions of two Sark T 01481 832345 T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com Grade Moderate women during World War II. The actions of Mrs. Pittard and An exhibition of extracts and photographs, capturing first- Explore the silver mines and all their history! Visit the ruins During the 1940-1945 German Occupation, heroic Dame Sybil Hathaway affected the lives of not only Sark hand the accounts of Sark inhabitants and describing their of the old mine buildings, including store rooms cut into commando raids were launched across all of the occupied residents at this time, but the treatment of commandos lives during the years of Occupation. See how their daily life the side of the valley and ventilation shafts which descend Channel Islands. This walk retraces the steps of one-such across the world. Contact Sark Visitor Centre for more was impacted and how they pulled together for survival, led 290 feet. Learn about working conditions and visit the bay raid on Sark that had repercussions all over wartime information. and guided by the Dame of Sark Mrs Sybil Hathaway, until where miners constructed a jetty to remove the silver that Europe… Strong shoes, a water bottle and waterproofs are the island’s Liberation on 10th May 1945. they found…and listen out for the underground rumble recommended, weather dependent.

– legend tells it’s the sound of a Minotaur! As the mine is SARK MYTHS AND LEGENDS: WHERE MIGHT in Little Sark, participants must be fit and able to walk a ST. MAGLOIRE HAVE KILLED THE DRAGON? LEGEND OF THE FIRST COPPER MINE: COASTEERING: LES FONTAINE BAY COASTEERING FROM ROUGE TERRIER TO distance. (BIG SARK) Date Afternoons Daily THE COPPER MINE Cost Museum admission (Adults £2, Children £1) Date 14, 27 Apr & 6 May There will also be an optional collection for the Date 8, 24 Apr & 7 May Time 11.30 Operation Basalt 75th Anniversary Memorial Time 11.30-14.30 Cost £35 - Bookings only Cost £35 - Bookings only Venue Sark Museum Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre E [email protected] Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com St. Magloire, the Patron Saint of Sark, established a Explore Sark’s rugged and scenic west coast, visiting monastery in Sark around 565AD and was renowned for Explore the first ever mine in Sark, only discovered in the the Horse cave, ‘Crocodile Creek’ and the mythical Fairy performing healing miracles. Learn what St. Magloire last few years, where copper is visible to the eye. Legend Grotto (as painted by artist William Topliss). Coasteering accomplished, what the legends are, and imagine how and tells that this is where Bronze Aged settlers first sourced is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience where St. Magloire might have defeated the dragon! Prizes their copper. This is a festival-special trip and so it not to be the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock scrambling, for the best narrative and description of the mythical dragon missed! Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which jumping, and swimming in gullies and caves. We will kit location. There will also be a May Bank Holiday Weekend you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet then contest: Dragon Highlight - Build your dragon where you rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullies and together explore. caves. It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the think the confrontation might have been, using found natural materials! wild and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems COASTEERING TO THE VICTOR HUGO CAVES only accessible by coasteerers. COASTEERING: PORT DU MOULIN SHIP WRECK Date Sat 15 Apr SARK FOLKLORE EXHIBITION Date Wed 12 Apr & Fri 28 Apr Time 11.30-14.30 Date Mon-Sat COASTEERING: SEA ENTRANCES Time 11.30-14.30 Cost £35 -bookings only Time 09.00-13.00 TO SILVER MINES Cost £35 - Bookings only Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre Cost Free Date Mon 10 Apr & Wed 26 Apr Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre Time 11.30-14.30 T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com Visit the dramatic caves that were loved by literary legend, T 01481 832345 Cost £35 - bookings only Explore the history of the Port du Moulin Shipwreck on Victor Hugo, and inspired his written works. Explore the Pop-in and explore the work of artist Martin Remphry, as Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre this exciting sea-level coastal exploration. An exhilarating rugged coast on foot, through massive water filled caves captured in his book ‘Sark Folklore’. Martin combines his T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com mixture of swimming, scrambling, jumping and exploring is and caverns, teeming with sea life, that dominate the Sark passion for myths and legends with a love for his home involved – but the experience is worth its weight in buried coastline. Deep water jumps are available for adrenalin 35 Explore the silver mines from the sea, taking the unique enthusiasts or the option to take it easy and just step in. island of Sark, creating lively illustrations to be enjoyed by opportunity to look up into the mines. Hear about life as a treasure! Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which all ages. There will also be the chance to win one of Martin’s miner in years gone by and listen out for the underground you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, original illustrations in a raffle held for charity. rumble – legend tells it’s the sound of a Minotaur! rock scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullies and caves. We will kit you out in a 5mm wetsuit, buoyancy aid Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock and helmet then together explore the island’s spectacular scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullys and caves. rocky coastline.

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Sark events CYCLING TOUR BOAT TOUR TALK WATER-BASED

KAYAKING FROM CREUX HARBOUR TO THE Chapel, the Dog cave, Fat man’s Misery and much more! COPPER MINE IN LITTLE SARK Coasteering is a unique adventure sport in which you can experience the exhilaration of sea level traversing, rock Date Sun 16 Apr & Fri 5 May scrambling, jumping, and swimming in gullies and caves. Time 11.30-14.30 It is a fun and exciting coastal exploration along the wild Cost £35 - Bookings only and beautiful Sark shoreline, exploring areas of the coast Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre rarely seen and entering caves and cavern systems only T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com accessible by coasteerers. Explore the first ever mine in Sark, constructed before the silver mines, which was discovered only 18 months ago. A GUIDED TRIP TO SARK HENGE Kayaking around Sark offers a uniquely remote experience, with a fabulous wealth of sea life and some of the clearest Date Sun 23 Apr & Tues 25 Apr waters and freshest air anywhere in the world. Time 11.30-13.30 Cost £6 - Bookings only Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre KAYAKING TO THE VICTOR HUGO CAVES T 07781 115167 Date Mon 17 Apr & Sat 6 May Learn about each stone at the Sark Henge and how this Time 11.30-14.30 unique and mysterious landmark connects the islands at Cost £35 - Bookings only the Solstice. Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com LEARN TO GEOCACHE: SEARCH FOR BURIED Visit the dramatic caves that were loved by literary legend, TREASURE IN SARK Victor Hugo and inspired his written works. Kayak through rugged gullies, into caves and around rock Date Wed 26 Apr formations until you reach the Victor Hugo cave, one of the Time 11.00-12.30 largest caves around Sark. Cost Free Contact Neil Williams SARK FOLKLORE GUIDED WALK T 07781 454317 E [email protected] W geocaching.com Date Fri 21 Apr Embrace your adventurous side and join the island-wide Time 11.15- 13.45 digital treasure hunt! Take a walk with a local Geocacher Cost £4 as you learn the basics and have fun exploring the island Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre (tour ends at La Seigneurie) in your search for hidden treasure. As well as taking Grade Moderate in beautiful views across some of Sark’s most unique T 01481 832345 E [email protected] locations, you will learn about some of the heroes, myths A moderately demanding walk exploring local tales of the and legends from the island’s colourful past. You will need unexpected and unexplainable, with one or two lighter to bring a GPS device (smartphone is sufficient), camera, moments. Strong shoes, a water bottle and waterproofs are pen, a few tiny ‘swag’ token items (that can be left for others recommended, weather dependent. to find) and a sense of adventure! Please note: The trail may include some uneven ground or hills. Suitable footwear must be worn. COASTEERING FROM MASELINE HARBOUR TO LA GREVE DE LA VILLE SARK LIBERATION DAY Date 22, 29 Apr & 4 May Date Wed 10 May Time 11.30-14.30 T 01481 832345 W sark.co.uk Cost £35 - Bookings only Sark celebrates its Liberation Day on 10th May. Join our Meeting point Sark Visitor Centre sister Island for a Service of Commemoration with visiting T 07781 115167 W adventuresark.com guests including Chelsea Pensioners and Gurkhas. Explore the Maseline halls and all their mystery, the Gulls

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HERM’S HEROES, MYTHS & LEGENDS HERM ISLAND SHORT STORIES WALK AND LUNCH - WITH AUTHOR PAUL SHERMAN Date Wed 19 Apr (13.00-15.00) & Thurs 4 May (11.00-13.00) Heroes, Myths and Legends Cost £7 - Booking advisable Date Sat 22 Apr Meeting point By the restored crane near Herm harbour Time Catch the 10.30 boat, meeting at 11.00 in Herm Self-Guided Geocaching Trails Grade Moderate Cost £39 per person (Includes walk, signed book, 2 T 01481 711382 E [email protected] course lunch and return Travel Trident tickets) Let Herm Island resident, Lesley Bailey, take you on a tour Meeting point The Ship Inn entrance, Herm through history, bringing life to Herm’s exciting and varied T 01481 750021 E [email protected] characters of the past. She will recount tales of the island’s Take a walk to the different locations that inspired short rich tapestry of heroes, myths and legends, all of which stories of Herm Island, with their author Paul Sherman. have contributed to making Herm what it is today. Each story recounts the myths and legends around Herm, whilst creating some brand new legends too! A two-course lunch will then be served at the Mermaid Tavern, with Paul reading another complete short story.

GHOST TALES AND MONK MYSTERIES OF HERM - WALK AND DINNER Date Thurs 27 Apr Time 19.00 sailing from Guernsey to Herm, returning at 22.45 Cost £29 per person (includes walk, signed book and return Travel Trident tickets) Meeting point The Ship Inn entrance, Herm Ability Ramble T 01481 750021 E [email protected] Geocaching Trails Take an evening wander around Herm Island, hearing tales Self-guided Adventure of ghostly encounters and legends of monks and burials. Following the walk, a two course buffet dinner will be (the World’s Biggest Treasure Hunt) served in the Ship Inn. Once again, specially created for the CI Heritage Festival 2017, by Yvonne Mundy PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION our local expert, four trails each containing EVENING ON HERM ISLAND approx 10 caches for you to discover under your own steam. The trails take in the north, Date Sat 6 May south, east and west of the island with a wide Time Arrive on the 17.15 boat Cost £75 per person (including return boat tickets, variation of cache sizes, types, terrain and investigation, snacks and tea/coffee, dinner & breakfast) difficulty. In just 45 square miles Jersey can boast over 370 caches, in many cases they Meeting point The Ship Inn entrance, Herm T 01481 750021 E [email protected] will take you to places that you simple would not have found as a ‘normal’ tourist. You will Spend a night with a difference on Herm Island! Along with a small team you will be actively involved in exploring need to bring a GPS device (smartphone is paranormal activities in different locations across the island. sufficient), a pen, a few small ‘prizes. Using a full range of equipment, the team will stay awake throughout the night as you gather evidence to support To find out more visit the many supernatural sightings, myths and legends of jersey.com/geocaching-trails this historic isle! The evening will be led by the Paranormal Intelligence Gathering Service (“P.I.G.S”) who have held investigations in some of Britain’s most haunted locations.

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JERSEY HERITAGE RESISTANCE TRAILS OCCUPATION TAPESTRY GALLERY EDMUND BLAMPIED – PENCIL, PAINT AND CI HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND LIBERATION PRINT EXHIBITION HEROES ALE LAUNCH EVENT Date Daily Date Daily W jerseyheritage.org Time 10.00-17.00 Date Until 23rd Apr Date Sat 8 Apr During the German Occupation of Jersey from 1st July 1940 to Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free for Jersey Time 10.00-17.00 Time 12.00-13.00 9th May 1945, the civilian population of 41,000 lived under the Heritage members Cost Free Cost Free overwhelming presence of 11,000 German troops on an Island Venue The Maritime Museum, New North Quay, St. Helier Venue The Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier Venue The Cock & Bottle Pub and Brasserie, of nine by five miles. Whilst large-scale organised resistance T 01534 811043 W jerseyheritage.org W jerseyheritage.org Royal Square, St. Helier activity was not possible, acts of dissent and disobedience The award-winning Jersey Heritage attraction, the Edmund Blampied (1886-1966) is famous for capturing the T 01534 722184 E [email protected] were undertaken by many Islanders at great risk to themselves. Occupation Tapestry was stitched by Islanders to celebrate spirit of the Jersey way of life and people, particularly in his Come along to the Cock & Bottle in the Royal Square to This series of short films will introduce you to a selection of the 50th Anniversary of the liberation of the Island from five rural scenes. But he was also responsible for quiet acts of celebrate the launch of this year’s Heritage Festival - important sites intimately connected with stories of Occupation years of occupation by the German armed forces during defiance during the German Occupation and this exhibition ‘Heroes, Myths and Legends’, and the launch of Liberation resistance, and give you a sense of the solidarity and patriotism the Second World War. The twelve richly colourful panels of includes his designs for bank notes in which he cleverly Ales new Golden Beer called ‘Heroes Ale’, by local brewer that existed widely in the Island community under these the tapestry, which is housed within the Maritime Museum, incorporated patriotic symbols like the V for Victory sign and Liberation Brewery, a rich malty beer with a citric/passion challenging conditions. Please view them in conjunction with depict life and hardship under military rule and were the initials of King George VI. Sponsored by Credit Suisse. fruit aroma. Hear all about the events and activities taking the Resistance Trail walking guide which can be collected from created from the memories and stories of Islanders who place across the island, helping you to explore Jersey from any Jersey Heritage site or downloaded. experienced it first-hand. ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH (THE GLASS a different perspective, sample the Heroes Ale and receive CHURCH) PERMANENT EXHIBITION a 10% discount voucher for lunch at the pub that day. GERALD DURRELL: A CONSERVATION HERO The Jersey Militia will also be in attendance, as true local GEOCACHING HEROES, MYTHS AND Date Mon-Fri heroes, to kick off this unique and exciting festival with a Date Daily LEGENDS TRAILS Time 09.30-16.00, Closed on Sat few surprises!! Not to be missed. Time 09.30-18.00 Cost Free Date Daily - Launching Sat 8 Apr Cost £16 Adult, £11.50 (child), Senior £14, Student £13.50 Venue La Route de St. Aubin, St. Lawrence geocaching.com (every Mon during Festival half price entry for children W T 01534 720934 E [email protected] glasschurch.org Venue Durrell Wildlife Park, Les Augrès Manor, Explore, find and log geocaches (containers) across the Lady Florence Trent commissioned Monsieur René Lalique of La Profonde Rue, Trinity Channel Islands; a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game Paris, artisan extraordinaire and foremost glassmaker of the T 01534 860000 W durrell.org/visit using GPS-enabled devices (such as your smart phone). The age, to refurbish the interior of the church in memory of her late islands are like a box of delights, as they hold such a wide Explore Durrell Wildlife Park and discover over 120 species husband, Jesse Boot, founder of the well-known U.K. stores variation of cache size, types, terrain and difficulty, that you of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians; more than half ‘Boots’. You are welcome to visit the church, to view the unique cannot help but find something to enjoy. Currently holding of which are endangered in the wild. Take part in a ‘Gerald glass, and to enjoy the atmosphere of worship. Throughout the almost 900 caches across the five islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Durrell Treasure Hunt’ around the zoo, designed for children Festival special events will be taking place, please check the Alderney, Sark and Herm, which take you along cliff paths, to discover more about one of conservation’s greatest heroes. website for more details. The Glass Cafe and Healing Room will through green country lanes, into woods, across sandy be open on Thus (10.00-12 noon term time only). beaches and even to caches out at sea, the perfect spot for a DIANA – SMALL BOAT, BIG STORY good walk or ramble, the excitement of the search and the thrill EXHIBITION of the find. Find the cache, sign your name in the log book, then 16 NEW STREET – RESCUED FROM RUIN share your stories and photos online at www.geocaching.com Wed, Thurs, Fri (8 Apr-10 May) Date Daily Date 10.00-16.00 Time 10.00-17.00 Time £6 Adults, £3 Children Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free for Jersey JERSEY HERITAGE – BERGERAC’S ISLAND Cost Heritage members EXHIBITION JERSEY IN THE 1980’S T 01534 483193 E [email protected] Venue The Maritime Museum, New North Quay, St. Helier Date From Apr W nationaltrust.je T 01534 811043 W jerseyheritage.org Time 09.00-17.00 Discover the story behind the National Trust for Jersey’s This is the tale of a small boat called Diana with a big story. Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free for Jersey flagship Georgian House Museum at 16 New Street - from She helped salvage the flying boat Cloud of Iona after it Heritage members. its construction in 1730 to the present day. Learn about the residents of 16 New Street and find out about the went down in fog in 1936 and took part in the evacuation Venue The Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier restoration work carried out by the Trust. To tie in with of St. Malo in 1940. Much less well known than the Dunkirk T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org evacuation, the St. Malo evacuation involved 20 small Jersey the Heritage Festival, the Trust has put together a small Be the first to see this brand new exhibition about Jersey in boats evacuating 21,000 military personnel. Diana has now exhibition about the life and work of Mrs Mollie Houston, the 1980s, the decade in which TV detective Jim Bergerac retired to a new life as the centrepiece of this exhibition about benefactress to the National Trust for Jersey, whose legacy became an Island hero. a small boat and its big story as part of an Island community. secured the future of 16 New Street.

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Pick up will be from your location at 10.00 exhibition will explore Jersey’s affinity with folklore, and HEROES & A SAILOR PRINCE Meeting point THE SUNDAY CYCLIST and you will be returned there for 16.00. The weather can the stories that have evolved from it. The exhibition will Date Sat 8, 9, 20, 23, 27 & 30 Apr be unpredictable in Jersey so dress in layers. There is Date Sun 9, 16 Apr & 7 May include a stamp issue from as illustrated by Time 10.00-12.00 a moderate amount of walking involved so please wear Time 10.00-13.00 local artist Nick Parlett, as well as items from public and Cost £10 - Booking essential sensible shoes. The tour will be run no matter the weather. Cost £15 private collections. Preview Evening Mon 10 Apr between Venue The Royal Square by the statue of George II, St. Helier T 07797 869882 W jerseywartours.com Meeting point Liberation Square, St. Helier 17.30 and 19.00. Guide Terry Underwood, Blue Badge Guide Gain fascinating unique and often poignant insight into the Guide Arthur Lamy Grade Easy 4.5 miles (7km) heroes of the Occupation on a private tour. Accompanied Grade Moderate (Approx 12 miles) T 07797 717113 E [email protected] T 01534 853525 E [email protected] SMALL BOATS TO BIG HEROES - KLANG II AND by expert WWII researchers we will visit WWII bunkers and THE ‘JERSEY LITTLE SHIPS’ A themed walk with Military overtones within St. Helier tunnels not open to the public, or other tour operators, and W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com and its eastern boundaries. From its vibrant heart to talk you through some of the lesser known stories. We will Join us for a relaxed ride around Jersey’s Cycle Network Date Mon 10 Apr some delightfully quiet less travelled byways. Includes aim to cover the following heroes during the day - Bernard with its unique speed-restricted Green Lanes. On this Time 19.00-21.00 stunning coastal views, facts and gossip regarding local and Scheidhauer of 131 Squadron, Captain Philip Ayton and morning cycle tour you will hear about our traditions, along Cost Retiring collecting in aid of ‘Bring Back Klang II’ nationally recognisable characters and tales of heroes all Operation Hardtack 28, Louisa Gould & the Slaves of the with farming and Occupation heroes. A short leisurely Venue The Westward Room, St. Helier Yacht Club, associated with this amazing small island’s history. Occupation, amongst others. ride, an ideal introduction to Jersey for anyone who enjoys South Pier, St. Helier cycling. Don’t forget to bring your bike. W jersey.com TAMBA PARK: THE HOME OF THE SEA FORAGING & OYSTER TRAIL Join us for a talk on Operation Ariel (just after Operation DINOSAURS! JERSEY’S MYTHS AND LEGENDS EXHIBITION Dynamo at Dunkirk), which took place in June 1940, and the Date Sun 9 Apr involvement of the “Jersey Little Ships” in the evacuation of Date Sat & Sun 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Apr & 6, 7 May Time 12.00-14.30 Date Mon 10 Apr to Sat 6 May both civilian and Military personnel from St. Malo. This talk Time Time between 11.00-16.00 on the hour Cost £34.50 Time 10.00-22.00 will be of huge significance bearing in mind the imminent Cost Normal admission prices apply Cost Free Meeting point Advised when booking, Jersey east coast return, from the USA of an original evacuation boat, Klang II, Venue Tamba Park, La Rue de La Frontiere, St. Mary Guide Trudie Hairon-Trox, Bronze Badge Guide Venue Berni Gallery, Jersey Arts Centre, St. Helier to Jersey; she will of course be referred to in the talk, as may T 01534 761233 W tambapark.co.uk Grade 2½ hours (1 mile/1.6 km). Easy terrain with frequent T 01534 700400 W artscentre.je the other vessels now in the care of the Maritime Museum. Visit Tamba Park and learn interesting facts and curious stops to explore. Wellington boots supplied. As part of the 2017 Channel Islands Heritage Festival, this myths about our 16 life-size, animatronic Dinosaurs from T 07797 853033 E [email protected] our knowledgeable Park Rangers during our unique, W jerseywalkadventures.co.uk educational, guided Dinosaur Trail talks for children. Free In the past, Jersey folk called it low water fishing. Today it’s face painting of mythical creatures between 12 noon and called foraging. Whatever the name, join us on a marine 15.00 each weekend. wild food foray as we stroll down to the biggest oyster beds in the British Isles. We’ll reveal what you can forage from HEROES OF THE COIN HOARD the sea and share stories of the 19th century Oyster fishing, Jersey’s gold rush. Finish the walk with a taste of the sea, Date Sat 8 Apr sample 6 natural or grilled Jersey Oysters and a glass of Time 14.30-15.30 wine or beer at Seymour Inn. Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free entry for Jersey Heritage members. BEHIND ENEMY LINES Venue Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org Date Sun 9, 16, 23 Apr & 7 May Discover the hidden treasures of Jersey’s Celtic Coin Hoard Time 10.30-12.45 with Reg Mead and Richard Miles, the metal detectorists Cost £10 who unearthed the hoard in 2012 after a search of more Meeting point Liberation Statue, Liberation Square, St. Helier than 30 years. Grade Easy – 2m (3K) Guide Pete Webb, Blue Badge Guide T 07797 775696

OCCUPATION HEROES WITH JERSEY WAR Jersey, the oldest possession of the British Monarchy TOURS - FULL DAY TOUR left undefended, deserted and on its own. Turn the clock back seventy-years and learn the truth behind the German Date 8, 16, 22 Apr & 7 May Occupation that will surprise and shock. You think you’ve heard Time 10.00-16.00 it all? Try the ultimate illustrated Jersey Occupation Tour. Cost £80 per person (£10 discount code ‘CIHF17’)

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pounding of ocean waves and tectonic movements, the sea T 07797 839458 E [email protected] A TASTE OF ST. HELIER IN THE TRACKS OF STEAM caves are rarely visited. Join us as we kayak beneath the A slow-paced walk through spectacular coastal scenery, Date Mon 10, 24 Apr & 8 May Date Tues 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2 May cliffs and discover places that are only accessible by sea. including Les Blanches Banques and La Sergenté dolmen, Time 10.30-13.00 Time 10.00-13.00 telling the legend of ‘The Spanish Ships.’ Excerpts from ‘The Cost £12.50 Cost £15 ANCIENT JERSEY – HOME OF THE FAIRIES Ormering Tide,’ a 1974 novel based on the legend by Roger Meeting point Liberation Square, St. Helier Meeting point Liberation Square, St. Helier Pilkington, will be used which give the story a modern twist. Grade Easy 3 miles (5km) approx. Date Tues 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2 May Difficulty Moderate – Up hill walk (Approx 15 miles) T 01534 853525 E [email protected] Time 10.00-17.00 T 01534 853525 E [email protected] W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com Cost £47 adult includes Hougue Bie entrance W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com A TASTE OF ST. AUBIN (child/student concessions available) Find out how a handful of fisherman’s huts grew into a major A cycle tour that takes place on an almost entirely traffic- Date Wed 12, 19 Apr & 3, 10 May financial centre, mix this with stories of local heroes, such Meeting point The Steam Clock, St. Helier free cycle track. Hear stories about Elizabeth Castle, the Time 10.30-13.00 as our unique system, the famous Jersey T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je Glass Church, St. Aubin’s Harbour and La Corbière, where Cost £12.50 - Booking essential cow and Jersey Royal Potatoes – visit the Victorian markets, Jersey’s prehistoric sites used to be said to be the you can reward yourself with a delicious Jersey Ice Cream, with maybe a tasting of something local. before returning to St. Helier. Don’t forget your bike! Meeting point St. Brelade’s Parish Hall, St. Aubin home of the fairies. That myth has been overturned by Grade Moderate (one steep hill) 3 miles (6 km) approx archaeological discoveries! Unique tour to explore the T 01534 853525 E [email protected] magical and mainly coastal ancient sites, where other coach JERSEY HERITAGE - MUSEUM STORE TOUR JERSEY HERITAGE – W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com tours don’t go. ‘HERITAGE ON TAP’ PUB TALK Take a stroll around beautiful St. Aubin, once the Mon 11 Apr Date commercial heart of Jersey. Listen to the stories about 14.00-15.30 Date Wed 12 Apr Time merchants, benefactors, privateers and fishermen. Visit the Free - Booking essential A HARBOUR MASTER’S HISTORY OF Time 18.00-19.00 Cost church of St. Aubin on the Hill with its window created by ST. HELIER HARBOUR Cost Free entry. Kindly sponsored by Le Gallais Group Venue The Museum Store, behind the Sir Francis Cook Edward Burne-Jones: the Pre-Raphaelite artist, and the pub Gallery – directions will be given when you book. Date Tues 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2 May Venue Seymour Inn, La Rue du Puits Mahaut, St. Clement where Karl Marx stayed. T 01534 833300 W jerseyheritage.org Time 10.30-12.00 T 01534 633300 E [email protected] Visit the Museum Store to view an Aladdin’s cave of Cost £11 - Booking preferable W jerseyheritage.org collections that help tell the story of Jersey’s history, from Meeting point Outside Tourist Information Centre, Jersey A warm welcome awaits you at the Seymour Inn where you GEOCACHING FOR MUGGLES milk bottles to chemist bottles, a penny farthing bicycle Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier can discover the story of this fascinating area of Jersey’s Date Thurs 13, 20, 27 Apr & 4 May to a Sinclair C5. Only around 20% of Jersey Heritage’s Grade Easy 1.5 miles (one set of steps) south-east coastline. Time 10.00-12.00 collections are on show at any one time and this is where Guide Brian Nibbs (Bronze Badge Guide) Cost Free we store the rest. Come see! T 07797 717604 E [email protected] FREE FRENCH FIGHTER Meeting point Details given at time of booking Join Captain Brian Nibbs, a former Harbour Master, to & COMMANDO CAPTAIN DifficultySome steep hills, suitable footwear to be worn hear about its history, nautical traditions and recent T 01534 849764 E [email protected] W geocaching.com SECRETS OF THE CAVES developments. The tour explores some of the lesser known Date Wed 12, 19, 26 Apr & 3, 10 May Join Yvonne Mundy, our local expert, for a pre-Geocache – A KAYAK EXPLORATION areas of the harbour and is interspersed with the occasional Time 09.30-13.00 talk, especially designed for ‘Muggles’ (a non-Geocacher), maritime anecdote, myth and legend. Cost £25 adult (child/student concessions available) Date Tues 11, 18, 25 Apr & 2, 9 May before you head off to discover your own hidden treasures. Meeting point The Steam Clock, St. Helier Time 10.00-12.30 So, if you love Treasure Hunting and have always wanted to Cost £40 - Booking essential T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je MOONLIGHT MILITARY HISTORY give Geocaching a go, please come along and hear how to get Meeting point The departure point is confirmed by the night A pilot and Spitfire and their part in WW2 legend. Also, trace started in the fantastic real-world, outdoor recreational activity, PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR the hazards of the only Commando raid on Jersey during before via SMS text so you get to kayak in the best location. using GPS-enabled devices (like your smart phone). Learn WW2 by walking Jersey’s fabulously scenic cliffs. See and Guides Derek Hairon - Jersey Kayak Adventures Date Tues 11 & Wed 12 Apr about some local heroes, myths and legends along the way. handle weapons used. Grade Easy to moderate (depending on personal fitness) Time 19.00 / 19.30 to 21.30 / 22.00 Evening No paddling experience is required for our user-friendly (check website) sit-on-top sea kayaks. All equipment (choice of ladies/gents Cost £20 adult (child/student concessions available SPANISH SHIPS AND THE ORMERING TIDE sized wetsuits) is included in the price Meeting point The Steam Clock, St. Helier Date Wed 12, 19, 26 Apr & 3, 10 May Distance 2-3 miles circular route T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je T 07797 853033 E [email protected] Time 14.00-16.30 What better place to capture the rising of the full moon, but £10, free for under 16’s W jerseykayakadventures.co.uk/go/tours-courses/ Cost over the legendary Jersey military fortifications on the east Many caves in Jersey relate to fables and myths, told by Meeting point Car park opposite Le Braye Café, St. Ouen’s Bay of the Island. Gorey Castle floodlit in all its majesty. Don’t Booking Pre-booking preferable by 8.30 on the day cunning fishermen and smugglers. Some tell us about forget to bring your camera! Neolithic man, others mirror the fascinating geological Grade East to moderate Distance: 2m (3.5km) making of the island. Carved from Jersey granite by the Guide Jean Treleven Blue Badge Guide

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3000 YEARS OF JERSEY MILITARY HISTORY to discover dolmens legends, manor houses and even where the local hero, the Jersey Royal early potato was Heroes, Myths and Date Thurs 13, 20, 27 Apr & 4 May created, plus many other fascinating aspects of local life. Time 10.00-17.00 (Full Day) Don’t forget your bike! Cost £40 adult (child/student concessions available) Legends Hotspots Meeting point The Steam Clock, St. Helier Grade Easy – Guided mini-coach and walking tour FIVE JERSEY HEROES T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je Date Thurs & Sat 13, 15, 22 Apr & 4, 6 May Jersey owes its present status to a fabulous military past Time 10.00-12.00 (13 Apr & 6 May) stretching back millennia. Explore the ancient legends and 14.00-16.00 (15, 22 Apr & 4 May) battlefields; learn how the Island was made impregnable by Cost £10 the British and then the Germans. Handle historic weaponry. Meeting point Liberation Square, St. Helier Guide Roger Noel (Blue Badge Guide) T 01534 481409 E [email protected] On this relaxed stroll, you will learn about St. Helier and Jersey, but you will also learn about five great characters from Jersey history. They are heroes for different reasons, but they are all part of our history and Heritage. Come on this walk and learn about the poet Wace, Pierre Le Sueur, The Jersey Lily - Lillie Langtry, Lord Alexander Coutanche and local politician and businessman Cyril Le Marquand.

EVOLVING LEGENDS WITH ERREN MICHAELS Date Thurs 13 Apr Time 17.30-18.30 Special interest itineraries Cost Free and special offers Venue Waterstones Bookshop, Queen Street, St. Helier E [email protected] W jersey.com Jersey has a fantastic choice of attractions, A discussion of how myths alter in the retelling over time. activities and pubs to enjoy so we thought Local author Erren Michaels discusses Jersey folklore in we would make some itinerary suggestions relation to the works of Neil Gaiman, Phillip Pullman and that allow you to immerse yourself deeper in other famous fairy-tale adaptations. the real Jersey. Full day experiences during the Heritage Festival, from fun cycle rides to

fascinating museums, or learning about one ST. HELIER’S OLD QUARTER of conservation’s best known personalities Date Fri 14, 21 Apr & 5 May via a unique personal Treasure Hunt, to 10.30-12.45 Time meeting the hero sheep on the north coast. Cost £10 SEA TO SEA To receive special discounts at various Meeting point Liberation Statue, Liberation Square, venues and at selected Liberation Brewery Date Thurs 13, 20, 27 Apr & 4 May St. Helier Time 10.00-13.00 Guide Pete Webb (Blue Badge Guide) Pubs on Hotspot days, please show your Cost £15 Grade Easy – 2m (3km) No booking required CI Heritage Booklet. T 07797 775696 Meeting point Liberation Square, St. Helier To find out more visit DifficultyModerate – Up hill walk (Approx 15 miles) Secrets from the nooks and crannies of St. Helier’s jersey.com/ci-heritage T 01534 853525 E [email protected] Old Quarter expose history, art, culture, immigration, W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com architecture and the reformation with burnings at the stake, Join us as we cycle from St. Helier on Jersey’s South Coast this illustrated tour goes beyond the simple pleasures of to Les Platons, on Jersey’s North Coast – en route we stop food, drink and shopping.

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HEROES AROUND THE HARBOUR T 01534 833300 THE JERSEY ROYAL COMPANY With its picturesque harbour-side setting, the Old Court W jerseyheritage.org/places-to-visit/jersey-archive PACKHOUSE TOUR House Inn makes the perfect venue for drinking up tales of St. Date Fri 14, 21 & 28 Apr Come behind the scenes at Jersey Archive with special Aubin with its maritime past of shipbuilding and cod fishing. Time 10.30-12.00 Date Mon 17 Apr - Easter Monday access to our strong-rooms where over 600 years of Cost £10 Time 10:00-12:30 Jersey’s written history is kept. View some of our most Cost Free - Booking essential JERSEY HERITAGE - MUSEUM STORE TOUR Meeting point Outside Maritime Museum important documents and then visit the cataloguing and Duration 1.5 hours conservation rooms to see how the documents are cared for. Meeting place The Weighbridge, outside the Royal Yacht Date Thurs 20 Apr Grade Easy Hotel, bus provided Duration 2 ½ hours Time 14.00-15.30 Guide Brian Nibbs (Bronze Badge Guide) T 01534 852444 E [email protected] Cost Free - Booking essential T 07797 717604 E [email protected] JERSEY MILITARY HISTORY W jerseyroyal.co.uk – WHISTLE-STOP TOUR Venue The Museum Store, behind the Sir Francis Cook A number of Heroes are commemorated around St. Helier The Jersey Royal new potato dates back over 130 years, is Gallery – directions given at time of booking. Harbour, some marine related and some unexpectedly not. Date Sat 15, 22, 29 Apr & 6 May very much a part of the Island’s heritage, and is widely sought T 01534 833300 W jerseyheritage.org The walk starts from the Maritime Museum, before setting off after by locals, chefs and food aficionados alike. The first Time 09.30-13.00 Half Day Visit the Museum Store to view an Aladdin’s cave of collections to the NW corner of the Harbour. We then make our way up of arguably only three truly seasonal British lines of fresh Cost £25 adult (child/student concessions available) that help tell the story of Jersey’s history, from milk bottles to the Albert Pier and pass by the Lifeboat Station. At the Pier produce alongside asparagus and strawberries, Jersey Royals Meeting point The Steam Clock, St. Helier chemist bottles, a penny farthing bicycle to a Sinclair C5. Only Head we hear an amazing but true story, a ‘not to be missed’ are seen by many to herald the start of spring. In around Grade Easy – Guided mini-coach and walking tour around 20% of Jersey Heritage’s collections are on show at important but little known part of Jersey’s maritime history. 1880, local famer Hugh de la Haye is reported to have had an T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je any one time and this is where we store the rest. unusually large potato - from this hear how the Jersey Royal Jersey owes its present status to a fabulous military past was born. From those early beginnings, the Jersey Royal is A TASTE OF GOREY stretching back millennia. Explore the ancient legends, today the most significant agricultural export of the Island JERSEY LIBRARY FREE LUNCHTIME TALK medieval and later battlefields and both the British and Date Fri 14, 28 Apr & 5 May with around 30 – 35,000 tonnes sold annually. Following German impregnable fortresses. Date Fri 21 Apr Time 10.30-13.00 an introduction to the company, with a video illustrating the Time 13.10-13.50 Cost £12.50 - Booking essential full calendar year, you will then be taken on a guided tour of the grading and packing facility. Limited to a maximum of 16 Cost Free - No Booking required Meeting point Gorey Pier Bus Stop THE OCCUPATION – HEROES AND HEROINES people only, you will be returned to town afterwards. Venue Jersey Library, Halkett Place, St. Helier Grade Moderate (one steep hill) 3 miles (5 km) approx. Date Sun 16, 23, 30 Apr & 7 May T 01534 448700 W gov.je/library T 01534 853525 E [email protected] W arthurthebluebadgeguide.com Time 10.00-17.00 Full Day LIVING WITH THE ENEMY Join us at the library for something smart to chew on, bring Cost £40 adult (child/student concessions available) your sandwiches and take 40 minutes for yourself to invigorate Explore Gorey with your guide Arthur, hear about the history – THE LOCAL HEROES the mind. Meet author Giles Bois and hear about the Saints of our oyster fishing business, how the castle was captured Meeting place The Steam Clock, St. Helier Date Tues 18, 25 Apr & 2 May and Dukes of Normandy (including the Channel Islands). by treachery, and how local boy, Harry Vardon, won six Grade Easy - Guided mini-coach and walking tour T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je Time 10.30-12.45 British Open golf tournaments. See where novelist George Cost £10 - No booking required Eliot entertained her married lover, George Lewes. Islanders risking all to hide escaped Russians and spread Meeting place The Gunsite Café, Beaumont, in St. Aubin’s bay SIR JAMES KNOTT – JERSEY’S “illegal” BBC news; downed Allied Airmen; Commandos; PHILANTHROPIST EXTRAORDINAIRE Torpedo Boat crews fighting to the death, and more. Some Guide Tom Bunting JERSEY ARCHIVE STORE TOUR gripping stories! Visit the sites and handle artefacts & weapons. T 07797 780868 E [email protected] Date Fri 21, 28 Apr & 5 May Date Sat 15 Apr Find out about the everyday heroism of islanders during the Time 12.30-13.30 Time 11.30-12.30 German Occupation of Jersey. How did they live, what did it Cost Free talk included in entry fee - No booking required Cost Free - Booking essential MEDIEVAL CASTLES, BATTLES, take to survive? And learn about the extraordinary courage Meeting point The Crypt by the front door of the Manor House LEGENDS AND MYTHS of Denis Vibert, and Louisa Gould, escapee forced worker Venue Jersey Archive, Clarence Road, St. Helier Venue The Botanic Gardens of Samares Manor, La Grande protector. Walk finishes at The Jersey War Tunnels. Date Mon 17, 24 Apr & 8 May Route de Saint-Clement, St. Clement W samaresmanor.com Time 09.30-13.00 Half Day £25 adult (child/student concessions available) Cost JERSEY HERITAGE Discover the story of this remarkable self-made man who Meeting place The Steam Clock, St. Helier – ‘HERITAGE ON TAP’ PUB TALK amassed a fortune by creating his own shipping line in Newcastle in the late 19th century. He retired to Jersey Grade Easy/moderate - Guided Mini-coach and walking tour Date Wed 19 Apr T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je to become Seigneur of Samarès Manor in 1924 where he Time 18.00-19.00 created the beautiful Gardens of Samares – the foundations Without much documentary evidence, the medieval period Cost Free entry – kindly sponsored by Le Gallais Group of Jersey’s first botanic garden. Devastated by the death of is a mix of legend, myth and known history. Visit castles and Venue Old Court House Inn, St. Aubin his sons in the First World War, Sir James set up a charitable battlefields, handle the weapons and solve the enigmas of T 01534 633300 E [email protected] trust which has supported, and continues to support, many this period – why and how? W jerseyheritage.org thousands of community projects.

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Join us in the beautiful setting of La Hougue Bie for this JERSEY HERITAGE SUNSET MILITARY HISTORY JERSEY LIBRARY FREE LUNCHTIME TALK – BERGERAC’S ISLAND EXHIBITION TOUR stunning celebration of Spring with music, delicious food PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR and local crafts. Children can discover the legend of the Date Fri 28 Apr Date Fri 21 Apr & Fri 5 May Mound and hunt for the Dragon’s nest! Date 24, 26 Apr & 3, 8, 10 May Time 13.10 -13.50 Time 13.00-14.00 & 10.30-11.30 (Respectively) Time Check website for times Cost Free Cost Normal admission prices apply. Cost £20 adult (child/student concessions available) Venue Jersey Library, Halkett Place, St. Helier Free for Jersey Heritage members. HEROES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS Venue The Steam Clock, St. Helier T 01534 448700 W gov.je/library OF ST. BRELADE'S BAY Venue Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier Grade Grade Easy - Guided Mini-coach and walking tour Join us at the library for something smart to chew on, T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org Date 22, 27 Apr & 6 May T 07797 969818 E [email protected] bring your sandwiches and take 40 minutes for yourself to Join exhibition curator Louise Downie for one of the first Time 10.00-12.00 or 14.00-16.00 W historyalive.je - for more details and to book online invigorate the mind. Meet Colin Isherwood, Archivist and public tours of this fascinating new exhibition exploring Cost £10 - Booking essential The Island enjoys stunning sunsets towards the vast Atlantic member of the Channel Island Occupation Society, and hear Jersey in the 1980s. For many people, TV detective Jim Meeting point Advised on booking. ocean out west. That coast of the Island has always been about wartime Bailiff Alexander Coutanche, in Colin’s mind Bergerac (John Nettles) will always be an Island hero! Grade Easy with one difficult section across rocky ground. heavily defended and what better place to enjoy the sunset the hero of the Occupation. His actions and intervention in T 07797 731768 E [email protected] from many of the historic sites. many court cases saved people’s lives; many stories are not widely known. THE HERO OF THE BATTLE OF JERSEY! Find out about the myths and legends of the bay, from the Neanderthals to stories of fairies and then to occupation Date Fri 21, 28 Apr & 5 May JERSEY HERITAGE – heroes and important local philanthropists. The walk will ‘HERITAGE ON TAP’ PUB TALK BARCLAYS JERSEY BOAT SHOW 2017 Time 09.30-13.00 Half Day Tour take us across the bay to the church and back. Cost £25 adult (child/student concessions available) Date Wed 26 Apr Date Sat 29 Apr to Mon 1 May 10.00-18.00 Meeting place The Steam Clock, St. Helier Time 16.30-17.30 Time Free Entry Grade Easy - Guided Mini-coach and walking tour HEROES OF THE GREAT WAR Cost Free entry. Kindly sponsored by Le Gallais Group Cost T 07797 969818 E [email protected] W historyalive.je Date Sun 23 Apr Venue White Horse Inn, Havre des Pas Venue St. Helier Marina/Weighbridge Place, St. Helier Opportunist French Baron; the Traitor; the weak Governor; Time 14.30-15.30 T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org T 01534 505926 E [email protected] W jerseyboatshow.com the Hero Major and troops eager for a fight. What a mix! The Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free for Jersey Enjoy a glass of wine in the stylish setting of the White only tour which visits all battle and other key sites of 6th Heritage members. Horse Inn while discovering the story of Havre des Pas with Make it a boating bonanza Bank Holiday Weekend with the January 1781. Handle the weapons the soldiers carried. Venue Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier its fascinating history of shipbuilding, rope walks, hotels annual Barclays Jersey Boat Show, the largest free entry W jerseymuseum.org and Victorian swimming pool. event in the Channel Islands. The show will celebrate its 10th year in 2017 and will feature activities both on and off RED CROSS QUIZ NIGHT Local historian Frank Falle relates the story of the Royal the water, including a full stage entertainment programme, Jersey Militia over the centuries from its beginnings in 1336 visiting Royal Navy vessels, an outdoor & active zone, and Date Sat 22 Apr as a Jersey defence force to the contribution of the Jersey a variety of landside exhibitors. This is also the perfect Time 19.00-21.30 Contingent to the Great War. After the talk, there will be opportunity to step aboard the many water craft on the Cost £20 per person, includes dinner a chance to visit the newly-unveiled Memorial Arch that pontoons, ranging from aspirational super yachts to Contact Beverley Dallas-Chapman stands opposite Jersey Museum. practical powerboats. Two heroes of the show, not to be T 01534 639895 E [email protected] missed, is the Norman Le Brocq Patrol vessel and the RNLI boat, which will be accessible to the public to board and Come along to our annual fundraising Quiz Night, kindly AN ADVENTUROUS NORTH COAST WALK organised by Jennie and Richard Le Sueur at their home in meet the teams responsible for protecting Jersey’s waters. Trinity. Raffle and supper organised in aid of the Red Cross - Date 23, 24 Apr & 10 May Time 10.00-12.00, 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-16.00 (Respectively) one of the worlds humanitarian heroes helping families and ST. HELIER LIFEBOAT STATION OPEN DAY entire communities to get back on their feet. Join us. Cost £15 Meeting point To be advised on booking Date Sun 30 Apr Time 10.00-16.00 JERSEY HERITAGE - FÊTE DE RENOUVÉ Grade Moderate with one difficult section T 07797 731768 E [email protected] Venue Albert Quay, St. Helier Date Sat 22 & Sun 23 Apr This walk is along part of the dramatic cliff path and goes T 01534 724173 W rnlijersey.org.je Time 10.00-17.00 down to Devils Hole and to the ‘Lavoir des Dames’ a deep Come and see behind the scenes at the RNLI station, meet Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free for Jersey rock pool where you could swim (bring your costume). You the crew, join them for a cake and a cuppa, have a go at the Heritage members. will see local wildlife and learn about our legends. raffle, step on board the Atlantic 85 ‘David Page’ and Tanar Venue La Hougue Bie, La Route de La Hougue Bie, ‘George Sullivan’ Lifeboats – something for everyone to W 01534 853823 W jerseyheritage.org enjoy. The RNLI - the charity that saves lives at sea - heroes in every sense of the word.

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HEROES OF THE GERMAN OCCUPATION music and orchestral concerts and the Royal Ballet bringing principals Lauren Cuthbertson to dance with the starlets of the Date Sun 30 Apr & Sun 7 May future and a whole host of other events. The award-winning Discover our Heritage Heroes Time 10.30-13.00 stars will be joined by Jersey artistes performing at both formal Cost £7 - No booking required and al fresco events across the Island including Hamptonne, Meeting point outside Maritime Museum entrance St. Brelade’s Church, as well as and Grade Easy Guide Martin Walton Blue Badge Guide established venues. It will also feature the stories of musical E [email protected] heroes and actual heroes during the second world war. ‘Hero of the Holocaust’ Dorothea Those who strove to keep faith in these times of oppression, Whether exploring our Weber is celebrated at the Occupation helping others and often risking danger to themselves. Visit JERSEY WAR TUNNELS dramatic castles or stepping sites around St. Helier’s harbour with poignant reminders back in time at our historic Tapestry Gallery along with many other of events that occurred. Hear what really happened during Date Wed 3 May to Tues 9 May sites, you can discover a Islanders who resisted the German those fateful days. Time Various Times Occupation of the Channel Islands. Cost Normal admission prices apply whole host of heroes with Discover heroic tales of bravery and Venue The Jersey War Tunnels, Les Charrieres Malorey, Jersey Heritage. self sacrifice in our new displays. LIBERATION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL St. Lawrence Historical heroes include Sir Hugh Real life heroes also feature at La Date Tues 2 May to 14 May E [email protected] W jerseywartunnels.com Calveley, the medieval knight who Hougue Bie where the famous Jersey Time Various Visit the Jersey War Tunnels – Jersey’s most visited tourist dominates the Middle Ward at Mont attraction as well as an important site of heritage and Coin Hoard is on display. The hoard Venue Island wide Orgueil, and Captain Mulcaster who conservation, during the lead up the islands Liberation was uncovered by Reg Mead and T 01534 511115 E [email protected] refused to surrender Elizabeth Castle W liberationjersey.com celebrations when there will be various events and Richard Miles after a heroic hunt lasting activities taking place. Visit on Liberation Day, 9 May, and to a French invading force in 1781. 30 years. Discover the secrets of the The island will be filled with music making and dancing of receive a 2 for 1 admission offer. Please check the website hoard with our new exhibition. the highest caliber as we celebrate the 72th anniversary for further details. of Liberation from occupation. The Festival is delighted to Legendary detective Jim Bergerac announce the return of the Band of the Royal Marines, Jazz at features in a new exhibition at Jersey Hamptonne, international opera star Elizabeth Watts, chamber JERSEY HERITAGE – ‘HERITAGE ON TAP’ PUB TALK Museum and Art Gallery called Bergerac’s Island - Jersey in the 1980s. Date Wed 3 May Jim’s iconic car will be one of the star Time 16.30-17.30 exhibits in this fascinating look at Island Cost Free entry. Kindly sponsored by Le Gallais Group life in the decade of fluorescent fashion Venue Vic in the Valley, St. Peter’s Valley and Cold War threat. T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org Discover stories and legends associated with the parish of St. Some of these Heritage Heroes feature Peter in the convivial setting of this charming country pub. in our programme of special talks and tours for the Channel Islands Heritage Festival. Others can be discovered JERSEY HERITAGE - MUSEUM STORE TOUR across our sites throughout the year. Date Thurs 4 May Time 11.00-12.30 Cost Free entry - Booking essential Venue The museum store is behind the Sir Francis Cook Gallery – directions will be given when you book. T 01534 833300 W jerseymuseum.org Visit the Museum Store to view an Aladdin’s cave of collections that help tell the story of Jersey’s history, from milk bottles to chemist bottles, a penny farthing bicycle to a Sinclair C5. Only around 20% of Jersey Heritage’s collections are on show at any one time and this is where we store the rest.

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JERSEY LIBRARY FREE LUNCHTIME TALK took on the huge political and logistical task of saving the processing facility which handles almost all the Island’s milk uniformed march-past, drive-past by old civilian population of the Channel Islands from starvation. Hear production. Here you will be given a guided tour of the factory and military vehicles. Date Fri 5 May extracts from this fascinating book. and get to see for yourself what happens to all that delicious Time 13.10-13.50 milk produced back on the farm! The event will then conclude Cost Free - No booking required with a buffet lunch back at the Royal Jersey Showground HEROES OF THE COIN HOARD JERSEY’S HIDDEN HEROINE: where you will have the chance to chat further with members Venue Jersey Library, Halkett Place, St. Helier Date Wed 10 May T 01534 448700 W gov.je/library THE OCCUPATION STORY OF of the Perchard Family and Senior Jersey Dairy staff. DOROTHEA LE BROCQ Time 14.30-15.30 Join us at the library for something smart to chew on, bring Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free entry for your sandwiches and take 40 minutes for yourself to invigorate Date Sun 7 May Jersey Heritage members. Time 14.30-15.30 JOHN NETTLES PRESENTS the mind. Meet Colin Isherwood, Archivist and member of the Venue Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St. Helier Cost Normal admission prices apply. Free entry for Jersey ‘HEROES OF THE OCCUPATION’ Channel Island Occupation Society, and hear about wartime T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org Bailiff Alexander Coutanche, in Colin’s mind the hero of the Heritage members Date Mon 8 May Discover the hidden treasures of Jersey’s Celtic Coin Hoard Occupation. His actions and intervention in many court cases Venue Jersey Museum Time 19.00-21.00 with Reg Mead and Richard Miles, the metal detectorists saved people’s lives; many stories are not widely known. T 01534 633300 W jerseyheritage.org Cost Free - No booking required who unearthed the hoard in 2012 after a search of more Dr Gilly Carr tells the extraordinary story of Occupation Venue Societe Jeriaise, Pier Road, St. Helier than 30 years. heroine Dorothea Le Brocq who hid her Jewish friend in W jewelandjackets.com RED CROSS FUNDRAISING WEEK her home for 18 months and saved her from almost certain death. In 2016 Dorothea was posthumously recognised as John Nettles will be talking about his book ‘Jewels and Sat 6 to Sun 14 May Date ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ by the State of Israel. Jackboots: Hitler’s British Channel Islands’. He will be Time Various times focusing on some of the local heroes of that period who Cost Free - Booking required risked their lives with acts of defiance against the German Contact Beverley Dallas-Chapman PEOPLE OF THE PAST occupying authorities. Followed by a Q&A session and book T 01534 639895 E [email protected] Date Mon 8 May signing. In this week, the Red Cross (Jersey Branch) will have their Time 14.00-16.00 supporters and volunteers out and about across the island Cost £10 - No booking required shaking their buckets and raising their profile to continue PALLOT STEAM AND MOTOR MUSEUM Meeting point Statue of King , Howard Davis Park LIBERATION FAYRE their good work around the world. Visit them in the Central Grade Easy 2m (3km) Guide Sue Hardy Market (by the fountain) and during the Liberation Day Date Tues 9 May Explore the park and the surrounding Victorian and Celebrations, Liberation Square, and make sure you pop 10.00-17.00 Edwardian seaside suburbs, and meet some fascinating Time along to view the Red Cross window display in Voisins characters from Jersey’s past - both famous and infamous! Cost Admission charges apply Department Store. If you would like to get involved with Discover some unusual stories of life during the ‘Occupation Venue La Rue de Bechet, Trinity. Free Parking their fundraising efforts, please contact Beverley. Years’ of WW2, and learn of some of the events of those W pallotmuseum.co.uk difficult days. The legend of Havre des Pas will be revealed Commemorate and celebrate Jersey’s most important date as we circle back to St. Helier in time for a cup of tea! FOR HOPE AND HEALTH - May 9th – the Liberation of Jersey from the Occupying THE RED CROSS IN OCCUPIED JERSEY German Forces. In addition to the vast array of exhibits on view in the museum, there are displays of classic Date Sat 6 May A TRUE LOCAL HERO... Time 13.00-14.30 THE JERSEY COW IN HER ISLAND HOME! and vintage cars and tractors, barn engines, Land Rover Cost No charge - No booking required demonstrations plus much more. Train rides are always Date Mon 8 May Donations to the Jersey Red Cross are welcomed popular. Time 09.00-14.00 Venue The Member’s Room, Société Jersiaise, Cost £15 per adult & £8 per child (under 10) - includes 7 Pier Road, St. Helier buffet lunch and bus transfers to and from the farm LIBERATION DAY CEREMONY CELEBRATIONS T 07797 766711 Contact Peter Body - Booking essential: [email protected] E [email protected] W societe-jersiaise.org Date Tues 9 May Venue Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity Time 11.00-12.30 This new book about the German Occupation of the Channel T 01534 866555 E [email protected] Cost Free Islands is a graphic account of the enormous humanitarian W royaljersey.co.uk work of the Red Cross, culminating in the life-saving Venue Liberation Square Farm and Dairy Tour - Learn about the history of the world- voyages to the islands of the relief ship SS Vega. At the end famous Jersey cow followed by a rare opportunity to visit W jersey.com of 1944 Islanders were close to liberation, but also closest one of Jersey’s best dairy farms, ‘La Ferme’ in the heart of On Liberation Day dignitaries take part in a Service of they had ever been to peril as they became isolated from St. Martin, home to the Ansom herd which is owned and Thanksgiving and Commemoration. There will be a essential food supplies in neighbouring France. The Red managed by the Perchard Family. Following the farm tour re-enactment of the act of liberation, the arrival of the Cross, already well-known for their messages of hope, the group will then travel onto Jersey Dairy, a state of the art Liberating Forces and the successive flying of flags, a

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