Liberation Day Tea Tent Offers Quiet Space for All

A tea tent is being offered by the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture this Liberation Day, as a quiet space for all. 

Sponsored by The Old Government House Hotel & Spa and supporting GROW Limited, the tea tent will serve two purposes throughout the day, catering for all ages. 

Positioned on The Albany, a livestream of the Liberation Day church service will be shown at midday. People will have the opportunity to relax with a cup of tea and a slice of cake in the tent from 1-6pm. 

General Manager of the Old Government House Hotel, Andrew Chantrell, said: ‘Liberation Day is about coming together to celebrate and remember Guernsey’s history. 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 be given to the local charity. 

James Ferguson, Chef Consultant at the GROW Cafe, added: '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.’ 

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. 

Deputy Sue Aldwell, Committee for Education, Sport and Culture, 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.’