With tens of thousands of people expected to descend on St Peter Port for this year’s Liberation Day, a tea tent will be set up to offer a quiet space for anyone who needs it.

Sponsored by The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, and supporting GROW Limited, it will be set up on the Albany as a cosy corner for those looking to avoid the hustle and bustle along the Town Quay and piers.

A livestream of the Liberation Day church service will be shown inside the tea tent at midday. 

“Liberation Day is about coming together to celebrate and remember Guernsey’s history,” said Andrew Chantrell, the General Manager of the Old Government House Hotel.

“In honour of collaborating, we are very much looking forward to inviting the GROW team into the OGH kitchens to jointly make the scones and cakes as part of the preparations and to running the tent with them on the day.”

All proceeds raised in the tea tent on 9 May will go to GROW.

James Ferguson is Chef Consultant at the GROW Cafe. His team will be preparing the refreshments for sale on the day.

“Preparing all the cakes and then running the tent on the day is a great opportunity for the GROW team.

“I am very proud of the fantastic work they do to run the cafe at GROW and this will build on that experience and allow the public to see the confidence and skills this has enabled them to develop.’ 

Pictured: Volunteers from GROW inside the charity’s greenhouse, at its St Sampson’s headquarters.

Education, Sport and Culture added: “Alongside the tea tent, people will be able to explore a Heritage area which will feature nostalgic and commemorative items, information boards and media containing previously unseen footage from the occupation and our liberation.”

Member of the Committee, Deputy Sue Aldwell, said: “We are extremely grateful for such wonderful support from Grow and the OGH on our special day.

“The tea tent ensures that everyone can enjoy the 80th Liberation Day celebrations by offering a quieter area for families or for those who need a moment to relax. It also serves as a chance for the community to give back and support a local charity.”