2010 BNT Events

Green Day Friday , 21st May

The Bermuda National Trust invites all schools to participate in Green Day by wearing a green article of clothing and visiting a green space during heritage month.

"Green yesterday, today and tomorrow" is the theme and we encourage everyone to show their support.

Interesting sites to visit:

www.schools.wearewhatwedo.org

www.eco-schools.org.uk

www.climatechangefestival.org

www.engagingplaces.org

BNT embraces Heritage Month

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BERMUDA NATIONAL TRUST CHRISTMAS WALKABOUT

Friday December 3rd, 2010

This year our Christmas Walkabout will be held in St. George’s on Friday December 3rd with the festivities commencing at 6.30 pm.  This is one of our most popular annual events when members, friends and visitors are invited to stroll through our historic town which will be alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas.  Many of the Trust’s historic buildings are open to the public and are beautifully decorated for the season.  Enjoy musical entertainment, historic readings, Christmas goodies and much more.

THE VERDMONT EXHIBIT - A HOUSE AND ITS PEOPLE

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Verdmont, a magnificent historic building operated as a museum by the Bermuda National Trust, is important not only for its architectural and man-made heritage but also its social and cultural significance.  Perched on Collector’s Hill in Smiths, Verdmont has been witness to c300 years of Bermuda’s history. Objects, pictures and text have been combined to create a stunning display that provides historical record and insight into the story of the house and the people who lived and worked there.  Topics include information on the owners, From Dickinson to Joell, those enslaved at Verdmont, Born into Slavery, living in times without electricity, Daily Life, and the location, On a Green Hill, and architecture, Balanced and Symmetrical, of this grand old house. Verdmont, built c1710, is unique for its unchanged footprint, featuring inspiring architecture, cedar furniture and 300 year human history.

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ANNUAL 2010 EVENTS

ANNUAL CHILDREN'S NATURE WALK

Tuesday February 9, 2010

The Bermuda National Trust will host the Annual Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond, Feb 9, 2010, 9:30am until 12 noon at Spittal Pond.

Spittal Pond is owned by the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Government. One of Bermuda’s most spectacular open spaces, this 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the South Shore, providing a diversity of habitats and an amazing variety of birds, especially during the migration seasons. It is Bermuda’s largest bird sanctuary. While home to many native and endemic plants, Spittal Pond has unique features such as Portuguese Rock and the checkerboard, a geological formation of marine limestone with a distinct pattern of cracks.

Children will have the opportunity to experience nature first hand on the walk.  Children and parents will be 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. 

ANNUAL AUCTION AND JUMBLE SALE

February15-20, 2010

The National Trust’s annual Jumble Sale and Auction, which takes place at the Botanical Gardens is a popular community event with the funds generated going towards the Trust’s preservation work including enhancement of the museums, educational programmes, archaeological research, historic buildings and open space maintenance.

Drop off Days

  Monday,15th February 8.30-6.30

  Tuesday,16th February 8.30-1.30

Jumble Sale /Auction Preview

  Thursday 18th February 8.30-6.30

  Friday 19th February 8.30-2.00

Auction on Saturday 20 February 10 am

ANNUAL PLANT AND BAKE SALE 

Saturday February 27, 2010

The Bermuda National Trust’s annual Plant & Bake Sale takes place in the delightful waterside grounds of Waterville (Pomander Road), in Paget. The diverse assortment of unusual native and exotic plants is perfect for spring planting. Come early and join the eager crowds who look forward to this annual event each year (they start lining up at 8 am) and don’t miss the mouth-watering selection of homemade baked goods and preserves. The sale starts at 8:30am and ends at noon.

18TH ANNUAL OPEN CALCUTTA TENNIS TOURNAMENT

March 4-7, 2010

Held at the Coral Beach & Tennis Club and open to tennis players of ALL abilities!

Thursday, 4 March – 6pm Calcutta Cocktail Party & Auction

Friday, 5 March – Ladies Doubles

Saturday, 6 March – Mixed Doubles

Sunday, 7 March – Men’s Doubles and all Championship Finals

Click here for 2010 Entry Form

Please contact for more information on all upcoming events palmetto@bnt.bm

PALM SUNDAY WALK

March 28th, 2010 at 2PM

Generously sponsored by Bank of Bermuda Foundation.

Join us on a tour of stunning coastline, historic forts and unique landscapes through the parishes of Warwick and Southampton.

One of the principle aims of the Bermuda National Trust is to encourage an appreciation of the benefits of places of natural and historical interest and to promote access and enjoyment of these places by the public. This walk is a long running free community event in its 37th year and provides one of the Trust’s greatest opportunities to do this.

The Palm Sunday Walk route always has some special features for participants and takes the public to places that they rarely get to explore and provides a guide to unique and interesting features and history of familiar places, which may not be commonly known.

Start: Horseshoe Bay @ 2pm (no later than 3pm)

Parking: Horseshoe Bay Car Park and South Road. Carpool if possible as parking is limited

Distance: Approximately 7.5 miles (2.5 -3 hours). Not suitable for strollers

Rest Areas: Cold drinks will be served at two rest areas and at the finish— kindly donated by John Barritt & Son Ltd.

For more information click here to read the press release, or call Conservation Officer, David Outerbridge at 236 6483 x 224 or email davido@bnt.bm.