Summer events kick off at Grève de Lecq's former Seaside Café

The National Trust for Jersey, which recently acquired the site, is set to host small events, activities, and exhibitions this summer in the car park area – which had been closed since the café shut down several years ago.

Earlier this year, States Members voted overwhelmingly to approve a proposition from Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham to acquire the coastal site for £3.6 million and gift it to the charity.

The sale formally went though the Royal Court in March, and the Trust restored public access to the beach and reopened the car park in time for Easter.

Kicking off the events, a mixed choir called the Les Conteurs Singers performed on Wednesday evening, joined by guitarist Dominic Pallot and tenor Hilton Packies.

Pictured: The National Trust explained that small events, exhibitions, and activities could help bring the site “to life”.

This morning saw the launch of the 30 Bays in 30 Days sea swimming challenge, in which islanders of all ages are asked to swim a minimum of 30 strokes in 30 different bays to raise money for the charity as well as Jersey Hospice Care.

A free exhibition showcasing the bay’s history also took place this weekend.

Created by John Syvret, the exhibition features memorabilia and artwork covering various aspects of Grève De Lecq’s past, including tourism, fishing, historic buildings, and life during the Occupation.

Food offerings from Seaweed & Sand Jersey Ice Cream and The Ugly Oyster food truck will be on-site throughout the summer season.

It comes after the Trust announced in April that it was seeking expressions of interest from pop-up eateries and food truck operators to offer a service from the site for the summer season.