The IHBC’s South Branch are organising a special series of events for two days (7 and 8 May) visiting highlights of the Channel Islands and celebrating 50 years of planning and building in Jersey.
Tour highlights include:
- Introduction to Planning in Jersey
States of Jersey – South Hill, St Helier Jersey - Heritage protection in Jersey
- Aubin – windows, repairs, refurbishment, extensions
- Noirmont – Occupation Structures
- St Ouen’s – Holiday-let towers
- National Trust rural property – Greve de Lecq barracks
- Challenging extensions to Listed Buildings
- Mont Orguiel
- National Trust rural property – The Elms
- Walking tour of St Helier
Topics covered will include:
- Repair verses replacement
- Development pressure leading to loss of protected buildings, urban areas
- High land values leading to maximisation of extensions and development in rural areas
- Historic environment being seen as a barrier to development rather than embraced as part of the local scene
- The progress of the resurvey of the historic environment
Jonathan Clarke (chair IHBC South Branch) said:
‘Our journey to Jersey in the Channel Islands will be an exciting one with a fascinating range of historic buildings to see. This trip will give us all a chance to explore some of the key issues facing the historic built environment within a very focused, uniquely contained Island environment.’
‘This tour demonstrates our determination to reach and involve the farthest flung corners of the IHBC South Branch.’
‘The promise of some May spring sunshine that far south will be very tempting for everyone. For the more adventurous the opportunity to take the Ferry to Guernsey for the weekend should not be missed. Both Guernsey and Jersey are steeped in history and are self-governing British Crown Dependencies. The wealth of heritage, friendly folk, great food and fabulous scenery will have you coming back for more.’
‘This event coincides with the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day with a large number of exciting public celebrations over the weekend.’
It is suggested that delegates make their own travel and accommodation arrangements and insurance needs, staying in St. Helier, but the cost of the dinner, lunch, minibus and entrance to museums will be contributed to by the branch.Costs for the study tour are:
- £75 / person IHBC Members
- £75 / person IHBC Members’ Partner
- £115 / person Non-IHBC Members
- £115 / person Non-IHBC Members’ Partner
Places are limited and will be open to the following in order of priority:
- IHBC South Branch Members and their partners
- All other IHBC members and their partners
- Non members of the IHBC
To make a booking please contacts Jonathan Clarke (chair IHBC South Branch) to book your place (email jonathanclarke@clara.co.uk and see details on the attached flyer ) and we hope to see you there!
