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To protect and promote Bermuda’s unique natural and cultural heritage forever. 1 po box hm 61 hamilton hm ax bermuda tel: 441 236-6483 fax: 441 236-0617 [email protected] www.bnt.bm VOLUME II Trust Talk with Diana Amos We thank everyone who ventured down to Tucker House last Sunday to hear Diana Amos chat about St George’s and its historic architecture which has inspired so many of her paintings. Though Ms Amos mostly works in watercolours, she shared a few of her oil and acrylic paintings with the group. Stay tuned for more Trust Talks. Congratulations! to Vera Mills and Jada Simmons Congratulations to volunteers Vera Mills and Jada Simmons who were honoured for outstanding service to the Trust at the Centre on Philanthropy Volunteer Recognition Reception in December. Our volunteers are the life blood of this organisation and we value each and every one. the bermuda national trust e-newsletter palmetto the JANUARY 2014 Springfield 29 Somerset Road, Sandys In 2013 the Trust resumed responsibility for the maintenance and repair of Springfield. After an unfortunate tenancy the property, including all of the buildings and grounds , were due for some much needed repair and restoration. Currently, our Trust team are hard at work providing urgent care to the roofs and exterior, including the exterior mill work which is now being refinished. Moving forward, the Trust is also focusing on long-term projects which have required applications to the Dept. of Planning, such as having the historic veranda restored and re-zoning the main building for commercial use. The roof of the two storey cottage on the property has collapsed in part and requires immediate replacement, which we hope to start in February. We have also applied to alter the modern exterior steps on this building to uncover part of the original steps and install safety banisters. Wherever possible we are using internal expertise but the cost of the repairs to the property is still budgeted to be $400,000. We are currently seeking $210,000 to reach this goal. If you would like to make a donation restricted to Springfield’s repair or are interested in potentially renting any of the buildings following their repair, please contact Dorcas Roberts at 236 6483 x 216. Thank you for your support! The 2013 BNT Christmas Walkabout was a great success! Over 4,000 people visited the old town of St. George’s to partake in the festivities and to admire our beloved historical properties. We at the Trust would like to thank all the members, volunteers and tenants who worked to help make this one of the best Walkabouts to date! Mangrove Project Waterville Park and Duck Island received a much needed clean up on Friday 24 January, from 13 enthusiastic biology students from Cedar Bridge Academy. Together with their biology teacher Melanie Burrows and our education team they collected, sorted and recorded hundreds of plastic and glass bottles, plastic debris, glow sticks and even half a broken kayak. The students are enrolled in a new National Trust initiative called Environmental Impact of Marine Debris on our Mangrove Habitats which allows us to monitor the marine debris in Crow Lane Harbour once per school term on a regular basis with the help of Bermuda’s students. During three field trips the students will learn hands-on and by lectures about mangrove biology, mangrove swamp ecosystems, threats to these magnificent trees and the plight of marine debris. Mangroves are protected species in Bermuda and are under serious threat globally due to logging, coastal developments and the rise of sea level. This project is a contribution to keep Bermuda’s mangroves healthier and our young people engaged in environmental stewardship. FOR CURRENT NEWS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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po box hm 61hamilton hm axbermudatel: 441 236-6483fax: 441 [email protected]
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Trust Talkwith Diana Amos
We thank everyone who ventured down to Tucker House last Sunday to hear Diana Amos chat about St George’s and its historic architecture which has inspired so many of her paintings. Though Ms Amos mostly works in watercolours, she shared a few of her oil and acrylic paintings with the group. Stay tuned for more Trust Talks.
Congratulations!to
Vera Mills
and Jada Simmons
Congratulations to volunteers Vera Mills and Jada
Simmons who were honoured for outstanding
service to the Trust at the Centre on Philanthropy
Volunteer Recognition Reception in December.
Our volunteers are the life blood of this organisation
and we value each and every one.
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Springfield29 Somerset Road, Sandys
In 2013 the Trust resumed responsibility for the maintenance and repair of Springfield. After an unfortunate tenancy the property, including all of the buildings and grounds, were due for some much needed repair and restoration. Currently, our Trust team are hard at work providing urgent care to the roofs and exterior, including the exterior mill work which is now being refinished. Moving forward, the Trust is also focusing on long-term projects which have required applications to the Dept. of Planning, such as having the historic veranda restored and re-zoning the main building for commercial use.
The roof of the two storey cottage on the property has collapsed in part and requires immediate replacement, which we hope to start in February. We have also applied to alter the modern exterior steps on this building to uncover part of the original steps and install safety banisters.
Wherever possible we are using internal expertise
but the cost of the repairs to the property is
still budgeted to be $400,000. We are currently
seeking $210,000 to reach this goal. If you would
like to make a donation restricted to Springfield’s
repair or are interested in potentially renting any
of the buildings following their repair, please
contact Dorcas Roberts at 236 6483 x 216.
Thank you for your support!The 2013 BNT Christmas Walkabout was a great success! Over 4,000 people visited the old town of St. George’s to partake in the festivities and to admire our beloved historical properties. We at the Trust would like to thank all the members, volunteers and tenants who worked to help make this one of the best Walkabouts to date!
Mangrove Project
Waterville Park and Duck Island received a much needed clean up on Friday 24 January, from 13 enthusiastic biology students from Cedar Bridge Academy. Together with their biology teacher Melanie Burrows and our education team they collected, sorted and recorded hundreds of plastic and glass bottles, plastic debris, glow sticks and even half a broken kayak.
The students are enrolled in a new National Trust initiative called Environmental Impact of Marine Debris on our Mangrove Habitats which allows us to monitor the marine debris in Crow Lane Harbour once per school term on a regular basis with the help of Bermuda’s students. During three field trips the students will learn hands-on and by lectures about mangrove biology, mangrove swamp ecosystems, threats to these magnificent trees and the plight of marine debris. Mangroves are protected species in Bermuda and are under serious threat globally due to logging, coastal developments and the rise of sea level. This project is a contribution to keep Bermuda’s mangroves healthier and our young people engaged in environmental stewardship.
FOR CURRENT NEWS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
po box hm 61hamilton hm axbermudatel: 441 236-6483fax: 441 [email protected]
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To protect and promote Bermuda’s unique natural and cultural heritage forever.
February CampDiscover Our Unique Heritage
10th - 14th FebruaryCampers will be immersed in the life and traditions of the 17th and 18th centuries while dressing up in period clothing. They will learn about architecture, furniture, art and the daily lives of their ancestors. Archaeologicalactivities will highlight the importance of artefacts as clues to the past.
Afternoon activities at the AXIS education classroom will round up the days with talks about the wrecks around Bermuda, reenactment of the Sea Venture’s journey to Bermuda, fun arts and crafts, baking and games. For more information please download the application form here.
Plant & Bake SaleSaturday 15 February8:3am - 12 noon, WatervilleWe need bakers and green thumbs! The annual Plant &Bake Sale is coming up andthat means it’s time to whip up a batch of your favourite cookies or to cut samplings of your famed flowers and plants. Any and all donations will be welcomed - please contact [email protected] for more information.
Children’s Nature WalkTuesday 18 February
9:30 am - 12 noon
Children and parents will have the chance to experience nature first hand, as they are taken along the route by the Trust’s enthusiastic guides, stopping at points of interest to learn about the plants and wildlife of the pond and forest from some of the island’s leading environmental experts.
There is no fee to participate. The walk through the nature reserve will take approximately one and a half hours from the starting point. This walk is not suitable for baby prams of very young children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Groups larger than three individuals wishing to participate must schedule a time in advance. Contact Cindy Corday, Director of Education, 236-6483 x214, email: [email protected]
Auction & Jumble SaleWe need your donations! The annual BNT Auction & Jumble Sale is nearly upon us and this is your chance to get a jump start on your spring cleaning by donating items for the event. Furniture, kitchen ware, home decor, books,baby clothes - all itemswelcomed and we willturn it all into fundingfor our preservationprogramme. Don’t forget to mention if you have something special to give so that we can set it aside for the auction. Drop off will be at the Botanical Gardens in the Jack King & JJ Outerbridge buildings: Sunday 23 February 12-4, Monday 24 February 8:30-5:30 and Tuesday 25 February 8:30-2. Jumble Sale & Auction Preview: Thursday 27 February 8:30 - 6:30 Friday 28 February 8:30 - 2. Auction Saturday 1 March 10am - completion
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Jewellery Appeal:2014 Auction & Jumble Sale
Please set aside a few choice, unused or slightly damaged items from your jewellery collection for our auction this year. We accept any and all kinds of jewellery including items for children, trendy teens, watches and other sophisticated pieces for adults.
We encourage you to donate semi-precious and precious pieces that we can highlight in our auction. Please provide a detailed description of your piece so that we can ensure appropriate appraisal and secure storage. If you know the value or have a special story or anecdote about your piece, please make a note.
Feed the Monarchs!
Save Open Spaces is seeking Milk Weed seeds to propagate. If you can help out please email [email protected]
Volunteer!If you’re a member who is interested in being a little more involved or know of a young person or someone new to the island who wants to get a better feels of what Bermuda’s community is really like - get in touch! Call 236-6483 or email [email protected] and find out how you can pitch in.
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