Archive for September 16th, 2010
Guernsey Beachwatch volunteers out in force to collect litter on 18 & 19 September 2010
September 16th, 2010 by States of Guernsey Environment Department
On 18 and 19 September 2010 hundreds of Islanders will be combing the Island’s beaches as part of the Marine Conservation Society annual Beachwatch survey, which is organised locally by the Environment Department.
Beachwatch is the largest annual beach litter clean and survey in the UK, with thousands of volunteers combining efforts to clean dozens of beaches around the coast on the same weekend.
RSPB Guernsey Group Open Day on 19 September 2010
September 16th, 2010 by Events
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Guernsey Group hold their annual Open Day at the Peninsula Hotel on Sunday 19 September from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Admission is free.
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To celebrate birds go on a guided walk, select new binoculars or maybe a telescope, buy your Christmas cards and other goodies. There will be children’s activities too. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available throughout the day.
The RSPB Guernsey Group Open Day flyer is available as a PDF file.
A tour of the Rocquette cider orchard and a taste of cider on 3 October 2010
September 16th, 2010 by Events
As part of the Floral Guernsey Autumn Festival Week enjoy a tour of the Rocquette cider orchards on Sunday 3 October 2010 beginning at 10 am. Meet at Blanchelande College memorial gate (Rue Frairies next to Bob Froome & Sons crane hire).
Rocquette cider orchard apple trees (click image to expand - ©RLLord)
The cost is £4 per person and includes a taste of cider. Continue reading
St Pierre du Bois and Forest allotment tour with grower Dave Gorvel on 29 September 2010
September 16th, 2010 by Events
As part of the Floral Guernsey Autumn festival week you are invited to explore the vegetable fields and small holdings of the parishes of St Pierre due Bois and Forest with Dave Gorvel.
Meet at Tostevin’s stall at Perry’s reference 28A4 on bus route 7 and 7A.
Dave Gorvel at the Sausmarez Manor farmers' market (click image to expand - ©RLLord)
The cost is £5.00 per person. Booking is not required. If you have any questions please call Dave Gorvel on 07781 165124
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