THE Seaside Café site at Grève de Lecq will get a new lease of life this summer with a series of events and activities.
The National Trust for Jersey, which recently acquired the site, is due to host small events, activities and exhibitions in the car park area, which, up until recently, had been closed since the café shut its doors 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 give 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.
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 bays to raise money for the trust and Jersey Hospice Care, will be launched at Grève de Lecq at 11.30am tomorrow.
A free exhibition showcasing the bay’s history will run today and tomorrow between 10am and 4pm.
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 will include Seaweed & Sand Jersey Ice Cream and seafood from The Ugly Oyster food truck, which will be at the site throughout the summer season.
