Tea tent to offer quiet space on Liberation Day 80

People will be able to use a tea tent to get some peace and quiet during the hustle and bustle of the 80th Liberation Day celebrations, the States has said.

The tent would also show a livestream of the Liberation Day church service at midday, Education, Sport and Culture (ESC) said.

It would also have a heritage area with a display featuring historic artefacts and previously-unseen footage from the World War Two occupation, it added.

Deputy Sue Aldwell, from ESC, said the tea tent meant everyone could "enjoy the 80th Liberation Day celebrations" in a quieter family area, as well as giving the community a chance to "give back and support a local charity".

Money raised was be donated to local charity GROW, which supports adults with learning disabilities by providing training and employment in horticulture, officials said.

James Ferguson, from GROW's cafe, said: "Preparing all the cakes and then running the tent on the day is a great opportunity for the 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."

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